Top 5 Highest Run Getters in ODI cricket

Top 5 Highest Run Getters in ODI cricket: People talk about Sachin and Ponting when it comes to run scoring in ODI cricket and it was always looked like a contest between the two but in the end Ponting fell short by almost 5000 runs. But, a surprise name has bypassed the former Australian captain during the first match in ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 between New Zealand and Sri Lanka as the veteran Lankan Kumar Sangakkara during his innings of 39 overtook Ponting and is now placed as the Second highest run scorer in ODI cricket. 5. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) 12525 In his ODI career of 442* matches so far Jayawardene has scored 12525 runs.(Photo Source: BCCI) Mahela Jayawardene the legendary Sri Lankan batsman for the years of service he has given to Sri Lanka and its cricket has been the major player in their batting. He has done the job for the team with such consistency and without much ado about it. In his ODI career of 442* matches so far Jayawardene has scored 12525 runs. 4. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) 13430 Jayasuriya has scored 13430 runs in his ODI career spanning 445 matches.(Photo Source : AFP ) Former Sri Lankan opener Sanath Jayasuriya batted with aggression and unlike the batsmen who are blind stroke players was rarely that he failed. His consistency at the top of the order was the key for Sri Lanka to do well. Jayasuriya has scored 13430 runs in his ODI career spanning 445 matches. 3. Ricky Ponting (Australia) 13704 Punter the most successful Australian skipper and batsman in ODI cricket. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Punter the most successful Australian skipper and batsman in ODI cricket not only won the team laurels as captain but also ensured he led the batting from the front. Ricky Ponting until today was the second highest run scorer in ODI cricket second only to India’s Sachin Tendulkar, but Kumar Sangakkara has overtaken his tally today pushing him to number three with 13704 runs in 375 ODI matches. 2. Kumar Sangakkara* (Sri Lanka) 13732 Sangakkara has scored 13732 runs in his ODI career so far in 398*.(Photo Source: Getty Images) Keeping wickets and taking the responsibility of almost leading the batting line up is a mean feat at any point in a cricketers’ career and if someone who is multi-tasking is 37 years old becomes as much more valuable. The level of commitment and dedication he owns has made his age just a number as he continues to perform even today with equal zeal. Sangakkara has scored 13732 runs in his ODI career so far in 398* matches. 1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) 18426 Sachin Tendulkar plays a late cut shot for a four .(Photo Source : AFP) At the top of the ODI run scorer’s chart residing from years is Indian batting superman Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. The guy who has played 463 ODI matches in his career which lasted for 24 years which also includes a record 49 hundreds has helped Sachin reach the Mount Everest high of 18426 runs which will be a really mean feat to beat for any upcoming cricketer in ODI cricket. (Also read Watch: Single handed Catch crowd could win $ 1million) *All stats updated till 14th February 2015.

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