Top 5 Highest Run-Scorers in ODIs
Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli (Image Credit: Twitter)
The first Men’s ODI cricket match was played between Australia and England. At the time, it used to be a 60-over-a-side which was used to be the case till the mid-1980s. After the 60-over game, it was changed to 50-over-a-side. Since then, the ODI game has been played in the same format with changes in rules over the years. Meanwhile, in the 50-over game, a lot of players have made records.
However, only a few players have stand-out in the format. These players have been regarded as the legends of the game. Talking about the batting, some of the players have amassed the most runs. In this listicle, we will discuss the top five players who have scored most runs in the ODI format.
Dominating the Runs: The Top 5 ODI Run Scorers of All Time
1. Sachin Tendulkar
There is no doubt that the Master Blaster will be on the list. From 1989 to 2012, the right-hander played 463 games and amassed 18426 runs. With this, he is the all-time highest run-getter in the format.
The 2011 World Cup winner is the only player to play more than 450 games. At this point, no player s even close to breaking these two records. He has 49 hundred and 96 fifties.
