Top 10 Batsman with most Cricket Runs

As of 2025, the leading run-scorer in international cricket is Sachin Tendulkar, who remains far ahead with an incredible 34,357 runs across formats. He is followed by Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka with 28,016 runs, and Ricky Ponting of Australia with 27,483 runs. Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene and South Africa’s all-rounder Jacques Kallis complete the top five with 25,957 and 25,534 runs respectively. Among active cricketers, Virat Kohli has already crossed 25,800 runs, placing him sixth on the all-time list and still climbing. India’s Rahul Dravid follows with 24,208 runs, while the legendary West Indian Brian Lara is eighth with 22,358 runs. Sri Lanka’s explosive opener Sanath Jayasuriya ranks ninth with 21,032 runs, and West Indies’ reliable Shivnarine Chanderpaul rounds off the top ten with 20,988 runs. This list highlights some of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, combining consistency, longevity, and match-winning performances across formats.