There&#8217;s not a better sight than watching a world-class batsman holding his pose after effortlessly lofting the ball off the boundary rope. Ever since its inception, cricket has produced many batting starlets, who have enthralled the spectators with their run-scoring splurge.

There have been many batsmen who have notched up runs for fun in international cricket. Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, with his staggering feat of scoring 34,357 international runs, is still poised on the top of the list, followed by Kumar Sangakkara (28,016) and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/michael-hussey-differentiates-the-captaincy-styles-of-rohit-sharma-ricky-ponting-ms-dhoni-and-michael-clarke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ricky Ponting</a> (27,483).

Many legendary players are a part of the elite list of &#8216;Most international runs scored by a batsman&#8217;. The list, predominantly filled by former players, also comprises few modern-day stalwarts who still are plying their trade in international cricket. These current batsmen have also got the potential to go up in the list and gather a few more international runs before calling it a day.

Here are the five current batsmen with most international runs:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-402243" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-2.jpg" alt="David Warner" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-402243" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Ever since making his international debut in 2009, David Warner has established himself as one of the best openers. The southpaw has been a vital cog of Australian squad in all formats of the game. An explosive batting approach combined with flamboyant technique makes Warner one of the best modern-day players.

Many fans had predicted that Warner&#8217;s involvement in the ball-tampering scandal may eclipse his illustrious career and run-scoring spree. However, the southpaw has been notching up runs at a consistent rate post his return to international cricket.

Warner, who had a poor <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ben-stokes-smashes-a-ridiculous-six-over-long-on-in-the-second-test-against-west-indies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ashes </a>2019 after his comeback, proved his calibre by scoring 335 against Pakistan at Adelaide&#8211; the second-highest score by an Australian. On the back of his white-ball form and a dominant home summer, the three-format opening star of Australian was also awarded the 2020 Allan Border Medal.

In a career spanning more than a decade, Warner had donned the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bcci-likely-to-hold-camp-for-team-india-players-in-ahmedabad-before-australia-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Australia </a>jersey in 286 matches and has scored 14718 runs at an average of 44.19. 33-year-old Warner even has 43 tons and 68 half-centuries under his belt, a record that&#8217;s anticipated to only improve as time passes by. Warner still has time to add some more international runs to his name before hanging his boots.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-427901" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-2-1.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-427901" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Be it his agile wicketkeeping, exemplary finishing and quick presence of mind, MS Dhoni is considered as one of the best skippers to have braced the sport. No one could&#8217;ve imagined that a young boy from Ranchi could establish himself as the most decorated skipper in Indian cricket. Ganguly, along with Dhoni, is credited for the overhaul of Team India.

There was no looking back for Dhoni after clinching the T20 World Cup in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/30-former-south-africa-cricketers-issue-statement-in-support-of-black-lives-matter-movement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Africa</a>. He eventually went on to steer India to 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. He is the only skipper to have won three major ICC trophies.

Barring the silverware, Dhoni also earned many accolades for his batting skills. One of the calm and composed minds of the game, Dhoni, many a time, steered India to the triumph from the jaws of defeat. No Indian can forget Dhoni&#8217;s last-ball six at Wankhede to end India&#8217;s 28-year long wait of the World Cup trophy.

Despite being in the latter stage of his career, 39-year-old Dhoni is still seen as an indispensable part of the Indian side. He hasn&#8217;t braced the field since India&#8217;s 2019 World Cup oust but ardent Dhoni fans are still hoping to witness some &#8216;Helicopters&#8217; off the veteran&#8217;s willow.

After breaking into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/keep-the-indian-flag-soaring-with-pride-yuvraj-singh-shikhar-dhawan-wish-smriti-mandhana-on-her-24th-birthday/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian </a>side in 2004, Dhoni has donned the national jersey in 538. He has gathered 17266 runs at an impressive average of 44.96, including 16 tons and 108 half-centuries. Amid the uncertainty regarding Dhoni&#8217;s international future, there are doubts over him adding more international runs under his belt.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-357238" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_346539.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-357238" class="wp-caption-text">Ross Taylor. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Ross Taylor is someone whose longevity and consistency for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-coach-gary-stead-dismisses-rumours-of-removing-kane-williamson-as-captain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Zealand </a>is often underrated. The Kiwi stalwart, in February 2020, played his 100th Test for New Zealand at Wellington. A month before that, Taylor also played his 100th T20I for the BlackCaps.

He is currently the only cricketer ever to play 100 matches in each of the three international formats. In a career spanning more than a decade, Taylor is the country&#8217;s leading run-scorer in Tests and ODIs with 7174 and 8570 runs to his name in each format respectively.

Talking about his overall international expeditions, the right-hander has amassed 17721 in 433 matches at an average of 43.64, which also includes 40 hundreds and 91 half-centuries. 36-year-old Taylor is still going strong across all formats and he&#8217;s expected to add a significant amount of runs before he calls it quits. His last international expedition was in March against Australia, when the ODI series was called off in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-358363" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343202.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358363" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies&#8217; Chris Gayle. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images,)</figcaption>

Christopher Henry Gayle&#8211; the name is a synonym to explosive batting and robust power. Regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the shortest format of the game, Gayle has scripted many iconic knocks during his career. Despite being 40, he is still considered as a lethal weapon in international cricket.

The left-hander had stated during the start of the year that he still has &#8216;a lot to offer&#8217; while dismissing his retirement plans. Cricket fanatics can expect nothing but some stellar knocks before the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/caribbean-legend-brian-lara-to-feature-in-bushfire-relief-match/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caribbean </a>giant bids adieu to international cricket.

Gayle, whose popularity in domestic T20 leagues is second to none, has amassed considerable runs for West Indies too. The southpaw had represented the national side in 462 matches, scoring 19321 runs at an average of 38.79. He even has 42 tons and 104 half-centuries to his name, with the highest score of 333.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-217686" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-hundred.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli hundred" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-217686" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Virat Kohli&#8217;s surge in international career is nothing short of a fairy tale. The Delhi lad set benchmarks for fitness and continued his run-scoring spree to become one of the best modern-day batsmen. From being a chubby impulsive youngster to a world-class athlete&#8211; Kohli has flourished by leaps and bounds during the course of his international career.

Even after donning the skipper&#8217;s role, runs kept flowing off Kohli&#8217;s willow as he kept scoring runs while tumbling several records in his cricketing journey. After breaking into the national side in 2008, Kohli has quickly paved his way to becoming one of the leading run-scorers in international crickets. The right-hander is currently poised at eighth position in the illustrious list.

31-year-old Kohli still has a long way to go before bid adieu to international cricket. Considering his fitness levels, the Indian skipper is still expected to play many years and etch even more run-scoring records on the international stage.

&#8216;Captain Kohli&#8217; is even touted to break <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-rate-sachin-tendulkars-136-in-chennai-higher-than-sehwags-309-at-multan-saqlain-mushtaq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sachin Tendulkar&#8217;s</a> record if he continues playing the sport with the consistency which he possesses. While representing India in 416 matches, Kohli has scored 21901 at an exemplary average of 56.15. The prolific batsman also has 70 tons and 104 half-centuries to his name.

There’s not a better sight than watching a world-class batsman holding his pose after effortlessly lofting the ball off the boundary rope. Ever since its inception, cricket has produced many batting starlets, who have enthralled the spectators with their run-scoring splurge.
There have been many batsmen who have notched up runs for fun in international cricket. Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, with his staggering feat of scoring 34,357 international runs, is still poised on the top of the list, followed by Kumar Sangakkara (28,016) and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/michael-hussey-differentiates-the-captaincy-styles-of-rohit-sharma-ricky-ponting-ms-dhoni-and-michael-clarke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ricky Ponting</a> (27,483).
Many legendary players are a part of the elite list of ‘Most international runs scored by a batsman’. The list, predominantly filled by former players, also comprises few modern-day stalwarts who still are plying their trade in international cricket. These current batsmen have also got the potential to go up in the list and gather a few more international runs before calling it a day.
Here are the five current batsmen with most international runs:
<h3>5. David Warner</h3>
<figure id="attachment_402243" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-402243" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-402243" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-2.jpg" alt="David Warner" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-402243" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Ever since making his international debut in 2009, David Warner has established himself as one of the best openers. The southpaw has been a vital cog of Australian squad in all formats of the game. An explosive batting approach combined with flamboyant technique makes Warner one of the best modern-day players.
Many fans had predicted that Warner’s involvement in the ball-tampering scandal may eclipse his illustrious career and run-scoring spree. However, the southpaw has been notching up runs at a consistent rate post his return to international cricket.
Warner, who had a poor <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ben-stokes-smashes-a-ridiculous-six-over-long-on-in-the-second-test-against-west-indies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ashes </a>2019 after his comeback, proved his calibre by scoring 335 against Pakistan at Adelaide– the second-highest score by an Australian. On the back of his white-ball form and a dominant home summer, the three-format opening star of Australian was also awarded the 2020 Allan Border Medal.
In a career spanning more than a decade, Warner had donned the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bcci-likely-to-hold-camp-for-team-india-players-in-ahmedabad-before-australia-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Australia </a>jersey in 286 matches and has scored 14718 runs at an average of 44.19. 33-year-old Warner even has 43 tons and 68 half-centuries under his belt, a record that’s anticipated to only improve as time passes by. Warner still has time to add some more international runs to his name before hanging his boots.

<h3>4. MS Dhoni</h3>
<figure id="attachment_427901" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-427901" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-427901" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-2-1.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-427901" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Be it his agile wicketkeeping, exemplary finishing and quick presence of mind, MS Dhoni is considered as one of the best skippers to have braced the sport. No one could’ve imagined that a young boy from Ranchi could establish himself as the most decorated skipper in Indian cricket. Ganguly, along with Dhoni, is credited for the overhaul of Team India.
There was no looking back for Dhoni after clinching the T20 World Cup in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/30-former-south-africa-cricketers-issue-statement-in-support-of-black-lives-matter-movement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Africa</a>. He eventually went on to steer India to 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. He is the only skipper to have won three major ICC trophies.
Barring the silverware, Dhoni also earned many accolades for his batting skills. One of the calm and composed minds of the game, Dhoni, many a time, steered India to the triumph from the jaws of defeat. No Indian can forget Dhoni’s last-ball six at Wankhede to end India’s 28-year long wait of the World Cup trophy.
Despite being in the latter stage of his career, 39-year-old Dhoni is still seen as an indispensable part of the Indian side. He hasn’t braced the field since India’s 2019 World Cup oust but ardent Dhoni fans are still hoping to witness some ‘Helicopters’ off the veteran’s willow.
After breaking into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/keep-the-indian-flag-soaring-with-pride-yuvraj-singh-shikhar-dhawan-wish-smriti-mandhana-on-her-24th-birthday/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian </a>side in 2004, Dhoni has donned the national jersey in 538. He has gathered 17266 runs at an impressive average of 44.96, including 16 tons and 108 half-centuries. Amid the uncertainty regarding Dhoni’s international future, there are doubts over him adding more international runs under his belt.

<h3>3. Ross Taylor</h3>
<figure id="attachment_357238" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-357238" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-357238" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_346539.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-357238" class="wp-caption-text">Ross Taylor. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Ross Taylor is someone whose longevity and consistency for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-coach-gary-stead-dismisses-rumours-of-removing-kane-williamson-as-captain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Zealand </a>is often underrated. The Kiwi stalwart, in February 2020, played his 100th Test for New Zealand at Wellington. A month before that, Taylor also played his 100th T20I for the BlackCaps.
He is currently the only cricketer ever to play 100 matches in each of the three international formats. In a career spanning more than a decade, Taylor is the country’s leading run-scorer in Tests and ODIs with 7174 and 8570 runs to his name in each format respectively.
Talking about his overall international expeditions, the right-hander has amassed 17721 in 433 matches at an average of 43.64, which also includes 40 hundreds and 91 half-centuries. 36-year-old Taylor is still going strong across all formats and he’s expected to add a significant amount of runs before he calls it quits. His last international expedition was in March against Australia, when the ODI series was called off in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

<h3>2. Chris Gayle</h3>
<figure id="attachment_358363" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-358363" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-358363" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_343202.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-358363" class="wp-caption-text">West Indies’ Chris Gayle. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images,)</figcaption></figure>
Christopher Henry Gayle– the name is a synonym to explosive batting and robust power. Regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the shortest format of the game, Gayle has scripted many iconic knocks during his career. Despite being 40, he is still considered as a lethal weapon in international cricket.
The left-hander had stated during the start of the year that he still has ‘a lot to offer’ while dismissing his retirement plans. Cricket fanatics can expect nothing but some stellar knocks before the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/caribbean-legend-brian-lara-to-feature-in-bushfire-relief-match/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caribbean </a>giant bids adieu to international cricket.
Gayle, whose popularity in domestic T20 leagues is second to none, has amassed considerable runs for West Indies too. The southpaw had represented the national side in 462 matches, scoring 19321 runs at an average of 38.79. He even has 42 tons and 104 half-centuries to his name, with the highest score of 333.

<h3>1. Virat Kohli</h3>
<figure id="attachment_217686" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-217686" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-217686" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-hundred.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli hundred" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-217686" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Virat Kohli’s surge in international career is nothing short of a fairy tale. The Delhi lad set benchmarks for fitness and continued his run-scoring spree to become one of the best modern-day batsmen. From being a chubby impulsive youngster to a world-class athlete– Kohli has flourished by leaps and bounds during the course of his international career.
Even after donning the skipper’s role, runs kept flowing off Kohli’s willow as he kept scoring runs while tumbling several records in his cricketing journey. After breaking into the national side in 2008, Kohli has quickly paved his way to becoming one of the leading run-scorers in international crickets. The right-hander is currently poised at eighth position in the illustrious list.
31-year-old Kohli still has a long way to go before bid adieu to international cricket. Considering his fitness levels, the Indian skipper is still expected to play many years and etch even more run-scoring records on the international stage.
‘Captain Kohli’ is even touted to break <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-rate-sachin-tendulkars-136-in-chennai-higher-than-sehwags-309-at-multan-saqlain-mushtaq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sachin Tendulkar’s</a> record if he continues playing the sport with the consistency which he possesses. While representing India in 416 matches, Kohli has scored 21901 at an exemplary average of 56.15. The prolific batsman also has 70 tons and 104 half-centuries to his name.

There&#8217;s not a better sight than watching a world-class batsman holding his pose after effortlessly lofting the ball off the boundary rope. Ever since its inception, cricket has produced many batting starlets, who have enthralled the spectators with their run-scoring splurge.
There have been many batsmen who have notched up runs for fun in international cricket. Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar, with his staggering feat of scoring 34,357 international runs, is still poised on the top of the list, followed by Kumar Sangakkara (28,016) and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/michael-hussey-differentiates-the-captaincy-styles-of-rohit-sharma-ricky-ponting-ms-dhoni-and-michael-clarke/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ricky Ponting</a> (27,483).
Many legendary players are a part of the elite list of &#8216;Most international runs scored by a batsman&#8217;. The list, predominantly filled by former players, also comprises few modern-day stalwarts who still are plying their trade in international cricket. These current batsmen have also got the potential to go up in the list and gather a few more international runs before calling it a day.
Here are the five current batsmen with most international runs:
<h3>5. David Warner</h3>
<figure id="attachment_402243" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-402243" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-402243" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/David-Warner-2.jpg" alt="David Warner" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-402243" class="wp-caption-text">David Warner. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Ever since making his international debut in 2009, David Warner has established himself as one of the best openers. The southpaw has been a vital cog of Australian squad in all formats of the game. An explosive batting approach combined with flamboyant technique makes Warner one of the best modern-day players.
Many fans had predicted that Warner&#8217;s involvement in the ball-tampering scandal may eclipse his illustrious career and run-scoring spree. However, the southpaw has been notching up runs at a consistent rate post his return to international cricket.
Warner, who had a poor <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ben-stokes-smashes-a-ridiculous-six-over-long-on-in-the-second-test-against-west-indies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ashes </a>2019 after his comeback, proved his calibre by scoring 335 against Pakistan at Adelaide&#8211; the second-highest score by an Australian. On the back of his white-ball form and a dominant home summer, the three-format opening star of Australian was also awarded the 2020 Allan Border Medal.
In a career spanning more than a decade, Warner had donned the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/bcci-likely-to-hold-camp-for-team-india-players-in-ahmedabad-before-australia-tour/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Australia </a>jersey in 286 matches and has scored 14718 runs at an average of 44.19. 33-year-old Warner even has 43 tons and 68 half-centuries under his belt, a record that&#8217;s anticipated to only improve as time passes by. Warner still has time to add some more international runs to his name before hanging his boots.

<h3>4. MS Dhoni</h3>
<figure id="attachment_427901" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-427901" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-427901" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-2-1.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-427901" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Be it his agile wicketkeeping, exemplary finishing and quick presence of mind, MS Dhoni is considered as one of the best skippers to have braced the sport. No one could&#8217;ve imagined that a young boy from Ranchi could establish himself as the most decorated skipper in Indian cricket. Ganguly, along with Dhoni, is credited for the overhaul of Team India.
There was no looking back for Dhoni after clinching the T20 World Cup in <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/30-former-south-africa-cricketers-issue-statement-in-support-of-black-lives-matter-movement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Africa</a>. He eventually went on to steer India to 2011 World Cup and 2013 Champions Trophy. He is the only skipper to have won three major ICC trophies.
Barring the silverware, Dhoni also earned many accolades for his batting skills. One of the calm and composed minds of the game, Dhoni, many a time, steered India to the triumph from the jaws of defeat. No Indian can forget Dhoni&#8217;s last-ball six at Wankhede to end India&#8217;s 28-year long wait of the World Cup trophy.
Despite being in the latter stage of his career, 39-year-old Dhoni is still seen as an indispensable part of the Indian side. He hasn&#8217;t braced the field since India&#8217;s 2019 World Cup oust but ardent Dhoni fans are still hoping to witness some &#8216;Helicopters&#8217; off the veteran&#8217;s willow.
After breaking into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/keep-the-indian-flag-soaring-with-pride-yuvraj-singh-shikhar-dhawan-wish-smriti-mandhana-on-her-24th-birthday/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian </a>side in 2004, Dhoni has donned the national jersey in 538. He has gathered 17266 runs at an impressive average of 44.96, including 16 tons and 108 half-centuries. Amid the uncertainty regarding Dhoni&#8217;s international future, there are doubts over him adding more international runs under his belt.

<h3>3. Ross Taylor</h3>
<figure id="attachment_357238" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-357238" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-357238" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_346539.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-357238" class="wp-caption-text">Ross Taylor. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Ross Taylor is someone whose longevity and consistency for <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/new-zealand-coach-gary-stead-dismisses-rumours-of-removing-kane-williamson-as-captain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New Zealand </a>is often underrated. The Kiwi stalwart, in February 2020, played his 100th Test for New Zealand at Wellington. A month before that, Taylor also played his 100th T20I for the BlackCaps.
He is currently the only cricketer ever to play 100 matches in each of the three international formats. In a career spanning more than a decade, Taylor is the country&#8217;s leading run-scorer in Tests and ODIs with 7174 and 8570 runs to his name in each format respectively.
Talking about his overall international expeditions, the right-hander has amassed 17721 in 433 matches at an average of 43.64, which also includes 40 hundreds and 91 half-centuries. 36-year-old Taylor is still going strong across all formats and he&#8217;s expected to add a significant amount of runs before he calls it quits. His last international expedition was in March against Australia, when the ODI series was called off in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

<h3>2. Chris Gayle</h3>
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Christopher Henry Gayle&#8211; the name is a synonym to explosive batting and robust power. Regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the shortest format of the game, Gayle has scripted many iconic knocks during his career. Despite being 40, he is still considered as a lethal weapon in international cricket.
The left-hander had stated during the start of the year that he still has &#8216;a lot to offer&#8217; while dismissing his retirement plans. Cricket fanatics can expect nothing but some stellar knocks before the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/caribbean-legend-brian-lara-to-feature-in-bushfire-relief-match/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caribbean </a>giant bids adieu to international cricket.
Gayle, whose popularity in domestic T20 leagues is second to none, has amassed considerable runs for West Indies too. The southpaw had represented the national side in 462 matches, scoring 19321 runs at an average of 38.79. He even has 42 tons and 104 half-centuries to his name, with the highest score of 333.

<h3>1. Virat Kohli</h3>
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Virat Kohli&#8217;s surge in international career is nothing short of a fairy tale. The Delhi lad set benchmarks for fitness and continued his run-scoring spree to become one of the best modern-day batsmen. From being a chubby impulsive youngster to a world-class athlete&#8211; Kohli has flourished by leaps and bounds during the course of his international career.
Even after donning the skipper&#8217;s role, runs kept flowing off Kohli&#8217;s willow as he kept scoring runs while tumbling several records in his cricketing journey. After breaking into the national side in 2008, Kohli has quickly paved his way to becoming one of the leading run-scorers in international crickets. The right-hander is currently poised at eighth position in the illustrious list.
31-year-old Kohli still has a long way to go before bid adieu to international cricket. Considering his fitness levels, the Indian skipper is still expected to play many years and etch even more run-scoring records on the international stage.
&#8216;Captain Kohli&#8217; is even touted to break <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-rate-sachin-tendulkars-136-in-chennai-higher-than-sehwags-309-at-multan-saqlain-mushtaq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sachin Tendulkar&#8217;s</a> record if he continues playing the sport with the consistency which he possesses. While representing India in 416 matches, Kohli has scored 21901 at an exemplary average of 56.15. The prolific batsman also has 70 tons and 104 half-centuries to his name.

These current batsmen have also got the potential to go up in the list and gather a few more international runs before calling it a day.

Top 5 current batsmen with most international runs

These current international batsmen have also got the potential to go up in the list and gather a few more international runs before calling it a day.