Top 10 Batsmen with most international runs on winning occasions

Top 10 Batsmen with most international runs on winning occasions: In the game of Cricket, it is the small margin of runs that makes the difference between the two teams. Often, such differences are set by individual efforts of the players. Throughout the history of the game, we have witnessed some great innings, innings that changed the course of the game in quite a single handed fashion. And indeed runs scored by such players had amplified impacts in the game. For instance, there was a time whenever Sachin scored a century, India never lost the match. To sum it up, here is the list of the Top 10 Batsmen with most international runs on winning occasions: 10. Rahul Dravid (India) – 10860 runs: Rahul Dravid. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The Wall of India was undoubtedly one of the most dependable batsmen the Indian team has ever seen. He was a player of class who would readily take the burden of scoring solely onto his shoulders. He led the baton of the Indian batting for over a decade. On winning occasions, Dravid averaged over 56 and struck 23 centuries alongside 70 half centuries. Also Read – Top 10 Teams with most individual double centuries in Tests 9. Mathew Hayden (Australia) – 10923 runs: Matthew Hayden. (© Getty Images) The former opening batsman of the Australian line up does make his name into the list with a total of 10923 runs. Hayden was simply stunning with the bat and scored a total of 31 international centuries on winning causes, backed up by 49 half centuries. Also, he averaged over 51 in those matches. He was indeed an impact player of the Australian batting line up and his wicket was considered priceless to the opposition. 8. Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan) – 12135 runs: Inzamam-ul-Haq. (© Getty Images) In a total of 265 matches on winning causes, Inzamam struck a total of 24 international centuries alongside 75 half centuries. Inzamam was the pivot of the Pakistani batting line up and this is well justified by his batting average on winning occasions. Inzamam averages around 60 when Pakistan has been victorious. 7. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 12172 runs: Sanath Jayasuriya. (© Getty Images) Jayasuriya was a stunning opening batsman for Sri Lanka to say the least. He was an intensely aggressive batsman with killing instincts. In fact, he scored a total of 31 centuries for Sri Lanka on winning occasions. Jayasuriya averaged near to 45 in the matches where Sri Lanka ended up being victorious. He was involved in 292 of those matches. 6. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 12183 runs: Adam Gilchrist. (© Getty Images) Gilchrist was one of the instrumental players of the Australian line up. He was the first revolutionary wicket keeper who raised the bars of the batting standards of the wicket keepers. His smashing instincts in the shorter formats of the game did provide Australia with an edge over the opposition on a number of occasions. Gilchrist scored 30 centuries in a total of 282 winning matches. 5. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 14131 runs: Mahela Jayawardena. (Photo Source: AFP) Jayawardene was one of the major architects behind the upliftment of the standards of Sri Lankan batting. He scored a total of 14131 runs in 336 matches where Sri Lanka ended up being on the winning side. He averages nearly 48 in those matches with a total of 34 centuries and 71 half centuries. Jayawardene was one of the pillars of the Sri Lankan line up. 4. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 14605 runs: Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images) Sangakkara has been a stunning batsman. The more the experience he gained at the international level, the greater he flourished in the format. He was involved with the Sri Lankan team in a total of 305 winning occasions. Sangakkara managed to score 37 centuries with a batting average of over 53. Also, he struck a total of 78 half centuries. 3. Jacques Kallis (South Africa) – 14827 runs: Jacques Kallis. (© Getty Images) Next in the list is Jacques Kallis. One of the greatest all rounders of the world makes into the third position of the list with 14827 runs. Kallis was undoubtedly a brilliant batsman who acted responsibly in a consistent manner. Kallis was involved in a total of 305 winning occasions and he averaged over 55 in those with 35 centuries and 89 half centuries. 2. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 17113 runs: Sachin Tendulkar. (© MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP/Getty Images) Well, many of us expected this name right on top of the list. He might not be on the topmost position but he stands firm in the upper half of the table. On winning occasions, Sachin averaged 58.20 in 307 matches with a total of 53 centuries and 83 half centuries. Sachin was indeed one of the blistering match winning batsmen of his time and led the batting line up as an example for over two decades. 1. Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 20140 runs: Ricky Ponting. (© Getty Images) The former Australian captain stood the pivot of the Australian batting line up for over a period of time. Coming in to bat at number three, Ricky Ponting did hold the baton of the Australian innings for most of the times. In 377 international matches, with a total of 55 centuries on winning occasions, coupled with 112 half centuries, Ricky Ponting scored over 20000 international runs on winning causes. Also, he stands to be the most successful international captain in ODIs. Also Read – Top 10 most followed cricketers on Facebook (All Stats Updated Till 1st December, 2015)