Top 5 International Run Scorers in a Calendar Year
It is often seen with great players that once they gain form, they perform well with consistency for a long period of time.
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1. Kumar Sangakkara – 2868 runs (2014)
Former Sri Lankan player Kumar Sangakkara holds the record for scoring most runs in a calendar year across formats. He hit 2868 runs in 2014 with an average of 53.11. It includes 8 tons and 18 half-centuries.
Indian captain Virat Kohli came very close to breaking Sangakkara’s record in 2017 and 2018 but missed at the end. After Virat missed on an opportunity to go past Sangakkara in 2017, the Sri Lankan legend praised Virat and said the prolific Indian batsman will break his record soon.
I don’t think that will last long the way @imVkohli is batting. He will probably overtake it next year and then do it again the year after. He is a different class.
— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) December 6, 2017
The former wicketkeepers’ record is still intact and it is to be seen whether who will be that batsman who achieves this feat in upcoming years.
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