<strong>Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in international Cricket:</strong> Wicket-keepers are one of the most valuable members of a cricket team. Every team ideally wants a keeper who excels at batting as well. Thus we have been treated to some amazing keeping and batting skills by the legends of the game like the great Australian, Adam Gilchrist. India&#8217;s MS Dhoni, Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara and New Zealander Brendon McCullum are other accomplished batsmen and wicket keepers who have amazed us with their exquisite skills.

<strong>Here let us take a look at Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in international Cricket:<br></strong>

<strong>10. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) &#8211; 6458 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-7047" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg" alt="Mushfiqur Rahim" width="383" height="264" sizes="(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7047" class="wp-caption-text">Mushfiqur Rahim. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

The talented Bangladeshi batsman has accumulated a total of 6458 runs in the 228 matches that he has played so far at an average of 29.89. Rahim has been one of the star performers for his team in recent years and his record is only going to improve with time. He and Shakib are the two most dangerous batsmen in the current Bangladesh team.

Also Read &#8211; <strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-wicket-keepers-with-most-stumpings-in-international-cricket/" target="_blank">Top 10 Wicket-keepers with Most Stumpings in International Cricket</a></strong>

<strong>9. Brad Haddin (Australia) &#8211; 6553 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Brad-Haddin-Test.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-23178" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brad-Haddin-Test.jpg" alt="Brad Haddin" width="407" height="278" sizes="(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-23178" class="wp-caption-text">Brad Haddin. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Australian played a total of 214 matches between 2001 to 2015 and scored 6553 runs for his team. An attacking batsman, Haddin was handy in tricky situations for Australia many a times. His average of 30.62 is also pretty descent. He also managed to score 32 fifties and 6 hundreds in his career.

<strong>8. Kamran Akmal (Pakistan) &#8211; 6692 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Kamran-Akmal-ODI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-26628" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kamran-Akmal-ODI.jpg" alt="Kamran Akmal" width="423" height="594" sizes="(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26628" class="wp-caption-text">Kamran Akmal. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Pakistani wicket-keeper batsman accumulated an impressive 6692 runs in 260 games that he played for Pakistan in all formats of the game between 2002 and 2014. He has also scored 11 centuries. His batting was never really questioned but his keeping skills were often criticized. Akmal&#8217;s highest score across all formats is 158*.

<strong>7. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) &#8211; 8212 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19869" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="405" height="276" sizes="(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The explosive New Zealander has scored over 8000 runs in International cricket across all the formats at an average of nearly 33. He has played 278 games in which he has scored 9 centuries and 44 fifties. The attacking wicket keeper batsman has played a crucial role in the New Zealand team over the years and is also the skipper of the team now.

<strong>6. Alec Stewart (England) &#8211; 8557 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Alec-Stewart.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-8073" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alec-Stewart.jpg" alt="Alec Stewart" width="206" height="307" sizes="(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8073" class="wp-caption-text">Alec Stewart. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Alec Stewart scored an impressive 8557 runs in 220 games for England from 1989-2003. His average of 34.22 is also equally impressive. He has scored 10 centuries and 49 fifties in his long career. His best score across all formats of the game is 173 runs.

<strong>5. Andy Flower (Zimbabwe) &#8211; 10249 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19868" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Andy Flower Zimbabawe" width="402" height="262" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19868" class="wp-caption-text">Andy Flower. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Andy Flower scored an astonishing 10249 runs in the 10 years from 1992 to 2002 in just 241 games at an average of over 40. He also has scored a total of 16 centuries and 69 fifties. Flower&#8217;s highest score is 232* that he scored against India in November 2000 at Nagpur.

<strong>4. Mark Boucher (South Africa) &#8211; 10463 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Mark-Boucher.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-9590" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mark-Boucher.jpg" alt="Mark Boucher" width="403" height="374" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9590" class="wp-caption-text">Mark Boucher. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

The South African has scored a total of 10463 runs in the 466 matches that he played from 1997 till 2012. He averages just above 29 and his high score is 147*. Boucher has also scored a total of 6 centuries and 61 fifties.

<strong>3. MS Dhoni (India) &#8211; 14370 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-22540" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni ODI Latest" width="368" height="238" sizes="(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22540" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

The Indian skipper has been a crucial cog in the Indian cricket team since his debut in 2004. He has amassed a mammoth 14370 runs in 407 matches at an average of 45.04. His highest score is 224 and he has also scored 15 centuries and 92 fifties. MS Dhoni has already gained legendary status by guiding India to the ICC CWC 2011.

<strong>2. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) &#8211; 15252 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Adam-Gilchrist.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-15876" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist.jpg" alt="Adam Gilchrist" width="406" height="497" sizes="(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15876" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist. (©Getty Images)</figcaption>

The legendary Australian has managed to score 15252 runs in 391 matches. He has also scored a total of 33 centuries and 79 fifties in his long and illustrious career. Gilchrist made his debut in the year 1996 and retired in 2008. Gilly was a part of the most successful team in Australian cricketing history.

<strong>1. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) &#8211; 17840 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Kumar-Sangakkara-SL-Test.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-22870" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kumar-Sangakkara-SL-Test.jpg" alt="Wicket Keepers With Most Runs" width="393" height="262" sizes="(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22870" class="wp-caption-text">Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The mighty Sangakkara has amassed a mammoth 15252 runs in his long glittering career. He has played 464 matches and scored these runs at an average of more than 41. He has also scored 110 fifties and 30 centuries in these 464 matches across all the formats of the game.

Also Read &#8211; <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/NWB8QJ" target="_blank">Top 10 Wicket Keepers with most centuries in international cricket</a></strong>

<em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 7th October, 2015)</strong></em>

<p><strong>Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in international Cricket:</strong> Wicket-keepers are one of the most valuable members of a cricket team. Every team ideally wants a keeper who excels at batting as well. Thus we have been treated to some amazing keeping and batting skills by the legends of the game like the great Australian, Adam Gilchrist. India’s MS Dhoni, Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara and New Zealander Brendon McCullum are other accomplished batsmen and wicket keepers who have amazed us with their exquisite skills.</p>
<h3><strong>Here let us take a look at Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in international Cricket:<br>
</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>10. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh)&nbsp;– 6458 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7047" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7047" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-7047" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg" alt="Mushfiqur Rahim" width="383" height="264" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7047" class="wp-caption-text">Mushfiqur Rahim. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The talented Bangladeshi batsman has accumulated a total of 6458 runs in the 228 matches that he has played so far at an average of 29.89. Rahim has been one of the star performers for his team in recent years and his record is only going to improve with time. He and Shakib are the two most dangerous batsmen in the current Bangladesh team.</p>
<h3>Also Read – <strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-wicket-keepers-with-most-stumpings-in-international-cricket/" target="_blank">Top 10 Wicket-keepers with Most Stumpings in International Cricket</a></strong></h3>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>9. Brad Haddin (Australia) – 6553 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_23178" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23178" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Brad-Haddin-Test.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-23178" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brad-Haddin-Test.jpg" alt="Brad Haddin" width="407" height="278" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-23178" class="wp-caption-text">Brad Haddin. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Australian played a total of 214 matches between 2001 to 2015 and scored 6553 runs for his team. An attacking batsman, Haddin was handy in tricky situations for Australia many a times. His average of 30.62 is also pretty descent. He also managed to score 32 fifties and 6&nbsp;hundreds in his career.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Kamran Akmal (Pakistan) – 6692 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26628" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26628" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Kamran-Akmal-ODI.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-26628" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kamran-Akmal-ODI.jpg" alt="Kamran Akmal" width="423" height="594" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26628" class="wp-caption-text">Kamran Akmal. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Pakistani wicket-keeper batsman accumulated an impressive 6692 runs in 260 games that he played for Pakistan in all formats of the game between 2002 and 2014. He has also scored 11 centuries. His batting was never really questioned but his keeping skills were often criticized. Akmal’s&nbsp;highest score across all formats is 158*.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Brendon McCullum&nbsp;(New Zealand) – 8212 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19869" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-19869" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="405" height="276" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The explosive New Zealander has scored over 8000 runs in International cricket across all the formats at an average of nearly 33. He has played 278 games in which he has scored 9 centuries and 44 fifties. The attacking wicket keeper batsman has played a crucial role in the New Zealand team over the years and is also the skipper of the team now.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Alec Stewart (England) – 8557 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_8073" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8073" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Alec-Stewart.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-8073" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alec-Stewart.jpg" alt="Alec Stewart" width="206" height="307" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8073" class="wp-caption-text">Alec Stewart. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Alec Stewart scored an impressive 8557 runs in 220 games for England from 1989-2003. His average of 34.22 is also equally impressive. He has scored 10 centuries and 49 fifties in his long career. His best score across all formats of the game is 173 runs.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Andy Flower (Zimbabwe) – 10249 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19868" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19868" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-19868" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Andy Flower Zimbabawe" width="402" height="262" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19868" class="wp-caption-text">Andy Flower. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Andy Flower scored an astonishing 10249 runs in the 10 years from 1992 to 2002 in just 241 games at an average of over 40. He also has scored a total of 16 centuries and 69 fifties. Flower’s&nbsp;highest score is 232* that he scored against India in November 2000 at Nagpur.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Mark Boucher (South Africa) – 10463 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9590" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9590" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Mark-Boucher.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-9590" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mark-Boucher.jpg" alt="Mark Boucher" width="403" height="374" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9590" class="wp-caption-text">Mark Boucher. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The South African has scored a total of 10463 runs in the 466 matches that he played from 1997 till 2012. He averages just above 29 and his high score is 147*. Boucher&nbsp;has also scored a total of 6 centuries and 61 fifties.</p>
<h4><strong>3. MS Dhoni (India) – 14370 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_22540" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22540" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-22540" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni ODI Latest" width="368" height="238" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22540" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Indian skipper has been a crucial cog in the Indian cricket team since his debut in 2004. He has amassed a mammoth 14370 runs in 407 matches at an average of 45.04. His highest score is 224 and he has also scored 15 centuries and 92 fifties. MS Dhoni has already gained legendary status by guiding India to the ICC CWC 2011.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 15252 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15876" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15876" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Adam-Gilchrist.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-15876" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist.jpg" alt="Adam Gilchrist" width="406" height="497" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15876" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist. (©Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The legendary Australian has managed to score 15252 runs in 391 matches. He has also scored a total of 33 centuries and 79 fifties in his long and illustrious career. Gilchrist&nbsp;made his debut in the year 1996 and retired in 2008. Gilly was a part of the most successful team in Australian cricketing history.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 17840 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_22870" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22870" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Kumar-Sangakkara-SL-Test.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-22870" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kumar-Sangakkara-SL-Test.jpg" alt="Wicket Keepers With Most Runs" width="393" height="262" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22870" class="wp-caption-text">Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The mighty Sangakkara has amassed a mammoth 15252 runs in his long glittering career. He has played 464 matches and scored these runs at an average of more than 41. He has also scored 110 fifties and 30 centuries in these 464 matches across all the formats of the game.</p>
<h3>Also Read – <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/NWB8QJ" target="_blank">Top 10 Wicket Keepers with most centuries in international cricket</a></strong></h3>
<p><em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 7th October, 2015)</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in international Cricket:</strong> Wicket-keepers are one of the most valuable members of a cricket team. Every team ideally wants a keeper who excels at batting as well. Thus we have been treated to some amazing keeping and batting skills by the legends of the game like the great Australian, Adam Gilchrist. India&#8217;s MS Dhoni, Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara and New Zealander Brendon McCullum are other accomplished batsmen and wicket keepers who have amazed us with their exquisite skills.</p>
<h3><strong>Here let us take a look at Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in international Cricket:<br>
</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>10. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) &#8211; 6458 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7047" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7047" style="width: 383px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-7047" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg" alt="Mushfiqur Rahim" width="383" height="264" sizes="(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7047" class="wp-caption-text">Mushfiqur Rahim. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The talented Bangladeshi batsman has accumulated a total of 6458 runs in the 228 matches that he has played so far at an average of 29.89. Rahim has been one of the star performers for his team in recent years and his record is only going to improve with time. He and Shakib are the two most dangerous batsmen in the current Bangladesh team.</p>
<h3>Also Read &#8211; <strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-wicket-keepers-with-most-stumpings-in-international-cricket/" target="_blank">Top 10 Wicket-keepers with Most Stumpings in International Cricket</a></strong></h3>
<p></p>
<h4><strong>9. Brad Haddin (Australia) &#8211; 6553 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_23178" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-23178" style="width: 407px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Brad-Haddin-Test.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-23178" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brad-Haddin-Test.jpg" alt="Brad Haddin" width="407" height="278" sizes="(max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-23178" class="wp-caption-text">Brad Haddin. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Australian played a total of 214 matches between 2001 to 2015 and scored 6553 runs for his team. An attacking batsman, Haddin was handy in tricky situations for Australia many a times. His average of 30.62 is also pretty descent. He also managed to score 32 fifties and 6 hundreds in his career.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Kamran Akmal (Pakistan) &#8211; 6692 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26628" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26628" style="width: 423px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Kamran-Akmal-ODI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-26628" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kamran-Akmal-ODI.jpg" alt="Kamran Akmal" width="423" height="594" sizes="(max-width: 423px) 100vw, 423px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26628" class="wp-caption-text">Kamran Akmal. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Pakistani wicket-keeper batsman accumulated an impressive 6692 runs in 260 games that he played for Pakistan in all formats of the game between 2002 and 2014. He has also scored 11 centuries. His batting was never really questioned but his keeping skills were often criticized. Akmal&#8217;s highest score across all formats is 158*.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) &#8211; 8212 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19869" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19869" style="width: 405px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19869" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="405" height="276" sizes="(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The explosive New Zealander has scored over 8000 runs in International cricket across all the formats at an average of nearly 33. He has played 278 games in which he has scored 9 centuries and 44 fifties. The attacking wicket keeper batsman has played a crucial role in the New Zealand team over the years and is also the skipper of the team now.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Alec Stewart (England) &#8211; 8557 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_8073" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-8073" style="width: 206px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/12/Alec-Stewart.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-8073" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alec-Stewart.jpg" alt="Alec Stewart" width="206" height="307" sizes="(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-8073" class="wp-caption-text">Alec Stewart. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Alec Stewart scored an impressive 8557 runs in 220 games for England from 1989-2003. His average of 34.22 is also equally impressive. He has scored 10 centuries and 49 fifties in his long career. His best score across all formats of the game is 173 runs.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Andy Flower (Zimbabwe) &#8211; 10249 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19868" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19868" style="width: 402px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19868" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Andy Flower Zimbabawe" width="402" height="262" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19868" class="wp-caption-text">Andy Flower. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Andy Flower scored an astonishing 10249 runs in the 10 years from 1992 to 2002 in just 241 games at an average of over 40. He also has scored a total of 16 centuries and 69 fifties. Flower&#8217;s highest score is 232* that he scored against India in November 2000 at Nagpur.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Mark Boucher (South Africa) &#8211; 10463 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9590" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9590" style="width: 403px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Mark-Boucher.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-9590" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mark-Boucher.jpg" alt="Mark Boucher" width="403" height="374" sizes="(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9590" class="wp-caption-text">Mark Boucher. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The South African has scored a total of 10463 runs in the 466 matches that he played from 1997 till 2012. He averages just above 29 and his high score is 147*. Boucher has also scored a total of 6 centuries and 61 fifties.</p>
<h4><strong>3. MS Dhoni (India) &#8211; 14370 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_22540" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22540" style="width: 368px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-22540" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni ODI Latest" width="368" height="238" sizes="(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22540" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Indian skipper has been a crucial cog in the Indian cricket team since his debut in 2004. He has amassed a mammoth 14370 runs in 407 matches at an average of 45.04. His highest score is 224 and he has also scored 15 centuries and 92 fifties. MS Dhoni has already gained legendary status by guiding India to the ICC CWC 2011.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) &#8211; 15252 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_15876" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15876" style="width: 406px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Adam-Gilchrist.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-15876" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist.jpg" alt="Adam Gilchrist" width="406" height="497" sizes="(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15876" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist. (©Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The legendary Australian has managed to score 15252 runs in 391 matches. He has also scored a total of 33 centuries and 79 fifties in his long and illustrious career. Gilchrist made his debut in the year 1996 and retired in 2008. Gilly was a part of the most successful team in Australian cricketing history.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) &#8211; 17840 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_22870" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22870" style="width: 393px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Kumar-Sangakkara-SL-Test.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-22870" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kumar-Sangakkara-SL-Test.jpg" alt="Wicket Keepers With Most Runs" width="393" height="262" sizes="(max-width: 393px) 100vw, 393px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22870" class="wp-caption-text">Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The mighty Sangakkara has amassed a mammoth 15252 runs in his long glittering career. He has played 464 matches and scored these runs at an average of more than 41. He has also scored 110 fifties and 30 centuries in these 464 matches across all the formats of the game.</p>
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<p><em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 7th October, 2015)</strong></em></p>

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