<strong>Top 10 Current batsmen with most ODI runs:</strong> Cricket is a numbers’ game and at the end of the day, all that matters are the numbers and statistical facts. Throughout the years, we have seen players setting up records and scoring tons of runs. In modern-day cricket, where the game is predominated by slogging and pinch hitting, there still does exist a number high run-getters in the game even in the shorter format of the game, the ODIs. So, keeping the calm, let us grab a look at the Top 10 Current batsmen with most ODI runs:

<strong>10. Shane Watson (Australia) &#8211; 5757 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Shane-Watson-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-14021" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shane-Watson-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Shane Watson" width="640" height="448" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14021" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Watson. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Australian all-rounder who is now a retired Test cricketer has all his energies to focus on limited overs cricket. Shane Watson has been one of the best hitters in the Australian team though he is not one of those big sloggers but when he meats them, it lands big. In his 190 ODI career Watto has scored 5757 runs, with 9 hundreds and 33 half-hundreds. He has a not so good, yet not so poor average of 40.54 while he has scored his runs at a strike rate of 90.

<strong>Do you know the current Test batsmen with most runs? &#8211;</strong> <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/m1cnLB">Top 10 Current Batsmen with Most Test Runs</a></strong>

<strong>9. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) &#8211; 5964 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-13532" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="most sixes in T20Is" width="640" height="427" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13532" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Kiwi skipper has been brilliant for them and did play a number of thunderous knocks for New Zealand throughout his career. He has got 5 ODI centuries by his name in 256 ODIs and possesses a career strike rate of over 95. McCullum has been the attacking pro for New Zealand for quite some time and has entertained with his batting.

<strong>8. Hashim Amla (South Africa) &#8211; 6008 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/10/Hashim-Amla-ODI-Century-South-Africa.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-38112" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Hashim-Amla-ODI-Century-South-Africa.jpg" alt="Hashim Amla" width="401" height="594" sizes="(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38112" class="wp-caption-text">Hashim Amla. (© Gallo Images/ Getty Images)</figcaption>

South African opener Hashim Amla has been a run machine for his team since his arrival at the highest level. Amla has appeared in 126 ODIs in the Protea greens and has scored 6008 runs, at an average of 52.70. What is more important to note is that Amla is the fastest batsman in ODI cricket to get to 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 run, ahead of all major names regarded as legends of modern day cricket. He also has 21 hundreds and 28 half&#8217;s registered ahead of his name.

<strong>7. Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) &#8211; 6097 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Shoaib-Malik-Dinesh-Chandimal-Pakistan-v-Sri-Lanka.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-25239" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shoaib-Malik-Dinesh-Chandimal-Pakistan-v-Sri-Lanka.jpg" alt="Shoaib Malik" width="640" height="427" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25239" class="wp-caption-text">Shoaib Malik. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption>

The middle order batsman of Pakistan and the former skipper has been quite much dependable for the team. Averaging 34.44 in 231 ODIs with a total of 8 centuries, Shoaib Malik is one of the most experienced pros of the Pakistani line up at the moment. Also, he possesses a career strike rate of over 80 which is equally brilliant.

<strong>6. Virat Kohli (India) &#8211; 7098 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Virat-Kohli-ODI-wc-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-20098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-ODI-wc-2015.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="362" height="504" sizes="(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-20098" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The promising batting sensation of India has been in prime form for the team for a good time. He was the fastest player to reach to 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000+ ODI runs which was later taken over by Amla. Kohli averages 51.43 in ODIs and has got 25 ODI centuries by his name. He has been quite much consistent and has been instrumental for the team in run chases and has won numerous games for India.

<strong>5. AB de Villiers (South Africa) &#8211; 8379 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Ab-de-Villiers-ODI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19842" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-de-Villiers-ODI.jpg" alt="Ab de Villiers" width="383" height="519" sizes="(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19842" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The sensational batting wonder of South Africa has scored 8379 runs in 195 ODIs so far. The South African captain has been a revolutionary batsman in the game with the invention of the weirdest of the cricketing shots. De Villiers averages 54.21 in ODIs and also possesses a strike rate of over 100.28. He also holds the record for the fastest century in ODIs which he scored off 31 deliveries against West Indies.

<strong>4. Yuvraj Singh (India) &#8211; 8329 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Yuvraj-Singh-12-Balls-50-vs-England-e1436256815167.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-18540" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh-12-Balls-50-vs-England-e1436256815167.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh" width="640" height="440"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18540" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The brave man from India who managed to hammer cancer out of the park stands tall in this list with 8329 runs. Yuvraj stood as one of the top notch left handed batsmen of India for a predominant period. His flick of the wrists for boundaries are simply treat for the eyes. The star of 2011 World Cup averages 36.37 in ODIs with a total of 13 ODI centuries and 51 half centuries.

<strong>3. MS Dhoni (India) &#8211; 8850 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/MS-Dhoni-CWC-15.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-14866" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-CWC-15.jpg" alt="Hundreds scored by captain's in ODI cricket" width="640" height="491" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14866" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Indian skipper of the shorter formats has been one of the consistent and perhaps one of the best finishers of World Cricket at the moment. With an average of 52.05 in 271 ODIs alongside 9 centuries and 60 half centuries. Dhoni has been India’s pivotal character in the middle order and is known for staying till the end and finishing things off in style.

<strong>2. Chris Gayle (West Indies) &#8211; 9221 Runs:</strong>

<img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19995" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-215.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle ODI" width="376" height="535"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19995" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Jamaican giant stands second in the list with 9221 runs. Gayle has been the saviour and one of the most reliable batsmen for the West Indies. In 269 matches with 22 ODI centuries, Gayle averages 37.33. Christopher Henry Gayle also became the first batsman to score a double hundred in an ODI in World Cup when he struck 215 runs against Zimbabwe in the latest World Cup.

<strong>1. Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) &#8211; 10216 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Tillakaratne-Dilshan-ODI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-25895" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tillakaratne-Dilshan-ODI.jpg" alt="Most ODI Runs" width="640" height="427" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25895" class="wp-caption-text">Tillakaratne Dilshan. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The Sri Lankan opening batsman aka inventor of the ‘Dil-Scoop’ became the 11th batsman to complete 10000 or more runs in ODIs in the fifth ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Dilshan scored the runs at an average of 39.44 with 22 centuries. Dilshan did provide Sri Lanka with a number of glamorous starts. Also, he has won quite a number of matches for Sri Lanka. The right-handed batsman thus stands to be the leading run scorer among current batsmen in ODI cricket.

<strong>Who are the batsmen with most runs in ODIs? Check out &#8211;</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-batsmen-with-most-runs-in-odi-career/">Top 10 Batsmen With Most Runs In ODIs</a></strong>

<em><strong>(All Stats Updated till January 20, 2016)</strong></em>

<p><strong>Top 10 Current batsmen with most ODI runs:</strong> Cricket is a numbers’ game and at the end of the day, all that matters are the numbers and statistical facts. Throughout the years, we have seen players setting up records and scoring tons of runs. In modern-day cricket, where the game is predominated by slogging and pinch hitting, there still does exist a number high run-getters in the game even in the shorter format of the game, the ODIs.&nbsp;So, keeping the calm, let us grab a look at the Top 10 Current batsmen with most ODI runs:</p>
<h4><strong>10. Shane Watson (Australia) – 5757 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_14021" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14021" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Shane-Watson-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-14021" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shane-Watson-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Shane Watson" width="640" height="448" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14021" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Watson. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian all-rounder who is now a retired Test cricketer has all his energies to focus on limited overs cricket. Shane Watson has been one of the best hitters in the Australian team though he is not one of those big sloggers but when he meats them, it lands big. In his 190 ODI career Watto has scored 5757 runs, with 9 hundreds and 33 half-hundreds. He has a not so good, yet not so poor average of 40.54 while he has scored his runs at a strike rate of 90.</p>
<h5><strong>Do you know the current Test batsmen with most runs? –</strong> <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/m1cnLB">Top 10 Current Batsmen with Most Test Runs</a></strong></h5>
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<h4><strong>9. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 5964 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13532" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13532" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-13532" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="most sixes in T20Is" width="640" height="427" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13532" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kiwi skipper has been brilliant for them and did play a number of thunderous knocks for New Zealand throughout his career. He has got 5 ODI centuries by his name in 256 ODIs and possesses a career strike rate of over 95. McCullum has been the attacking pro for New Zealand for quite some time and has entertained with his batting.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Hashim Amla (South Africa) – 6008 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_38112" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38112" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/10/Hashim-Amla-ODI-Century-South-Africa.jpg"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-38112" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Hashim-Amla-ODI-Century-South-Africa.jpg" alt="Hashim Amla" width="401" height="594" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38112" class="wp-caption-text">Hashim Amla. (© Gallo Images/ Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>South African opener Hashim Amla has been a run machine for his team since his arrival at the highest level. Amla has appeared in 126 ODIs in the Protea greens and has scored 6008 runs, at an average of 52.70. What is more important to note is that Amla is the fastest batsman in ODI cricket to get to 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 run, ahead of all major names regarded as legends of modern day cricket. He also has 21 hundreds and 28 half’s registered ahead of his name.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) – 6097 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_25239" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25239" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Shoaib-Malik-Dinesh-Chandimal-Pakistan-v-Sri-Lanka.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-25239" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shoaib-Malik-Dinesh-Chandimal-Pakistan-v-Sri-Lanka.jpg" alt="Shoaib Malik" width="640" height="427" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25239" class="wp-caption-text">Shoaib Malik. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The middle order batsman of Pakistan and the former skipper has been quite much dependable for the team. Averaging 34.44 in 231 ODIs with a total of 8 centuries, Shoaib Malik is one of the most experienced pros of the Pakistani line up at the moment. Also, he possesses a career strike rate of over 80 which is equally brilliant.</p>
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<h4><strong>6. Virat Kohli (India) – 7098 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_20098" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-20098" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Virat-Kohli-ODI-wc-2015.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-20098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-ODI-wc-2015.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="362" height="504" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-20098" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The promising batting sensation of India has been in prime form for the team for a good time. He was the fastest player to reach to 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000+ ODI runs which was later taken over by Amla. Kohli averages 51.43 in ODIs and has got 25 ODI centuries by his name. He has been quite much consistent and has been instrumental for the team in run chases and has won numerous games for India.</p>
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<h4><strong>5. AB de Villiers (South Africa) – 8379 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19842" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19842" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Ab-de-Villiers-ODI.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-19842" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-de-Villiers-ODI.jpg" alt="Ab de Villiers" width="383" height="519" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19842" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The sensational batting wonder of South Africa has scored 8379 runs in 195 ODIs so far. The South African captain has been a revolutionary batsman in the game with the invention of the weirdest of the cricketing shots. De Villiers averages 54.21 in ODIs and also possesses a strike rate of over 100.28. He also holds the record for the fastest century in ODIs which he scored off 31 deliveries against West Indies.</p>
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<h4><strong>4. Yuvraj Singh (India) – 8329 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_18540" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18540" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Yuvraj-Singh-12-Balls-50-vs-England-e1436256815167.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-18540" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh-12-Balls-50-vs-England-e1436256815167.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh" width="640" height="440" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18540" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The brave man from India who managed to hammer cancer out of the park stands tall in this list with 8329 runs. Yuvraj stood as one of the top notch left handed batsmen of India for a predominant period. His flick of the wrists for boundaries are simply treat for the eyes. The star of 2011 World Cup averages 36.37 in ODIs with a total of 13 ODI centuries and 51 half centuries.</p>
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<h4><strong>3. MS Dhoni (India) – 8850 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_14866" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14866" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/MS-Dhoni-CWC-15.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-14866" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-CWC-15.jpg" alt="Hundreds scored by captain's in ODI cricket" width="640" height="491" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14866" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Indian skipper of the shorter formats has been one of the consistent and perhaps one of the best finishers of World Cricket at the moment. With an average of 52.05 in 271 ODIs alongside 9 centuries and 60 half centuries. Dhoni has been India’s pivotal character in the middle order and is known for staying till the end and finishing things off in style.</p>
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<h4><strong>2. Chris Gayle (West Indies) – 9221 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19995" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19995" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class=" wp-image-19995" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-215.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle ODI" width="376" height="535" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19995" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Jamaican giant stands second in the list with 9221 runs. Gayle has been the saviour and one of the most reliable batsmen for the West Indies. In 269 matches with 22 ODI centuries, Gayle averages 37.33. Christopher Henry Gayle also became the first batsman to score a double hundred in an ODI in World Cup when he struck 215 runs against Zimbabwe in the latest World Cup.</p>
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<h4><strong>1. Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka)&nbsp;– 10216 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_25895" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25895" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Tillakaratne-Dilshan-ODI.jpg"><amp-img class="wp-image-25895" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tillakaratne-Dilshan-ODI.jpg" alt="Most ODI Runs" width="640" height="427" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25895" class="wp-caption-text">Tillakaratne Dilshan. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Sri Lankan opening batsman aka inventor of the ‘Dil-Scoop’ became the 11th batsman to complete 10000 or more runs in ODIs in the fifth ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Dilshan scored the runs at an average of 39.44 with 22 centuries. Dilshan did provide Sri Lanka with a number of glamorous starts. Also, he has won quite a number of matches for Sri Lanka. The right-handed batsman thus stands to be the leading run scorer among current batsmen in ODI cricket.</p>
<h5><strong>Who are the batsmen with most runs in ODIs? Check out –</strong>&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-batsmen-with-most-runs-in-odi-career/">Top 10 Batsmen With Most Runs In ODIs</a></strong></h5>
<p><em><strong>(All Stats Updated till January 20, 2016)</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Top 10 Current batsmen with most ODI runs:</strong> Cricket is a numbers’ game and at the end of the day, all that matters are the numbers and statistical facts. Throughout the years, we have seen players setting up records and scoring tons of runs. In modern-day cricket, where the game is predominated by slogging and pinch hitting, there still does exist a number high run-getters in the game even in the shorter format of the game, the ODIs. So, keeping the calm, let us grab a look at the Top 10 Current batsmen with most ODI runs:</p>
<h4><strong>10. Shane Watson (Australia) &#8211; 5757 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_14021" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14021" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Shane-Watson-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-14021" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shane-Watson-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="Shane Watson" width="640" height="448" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14021" class="wp-caption-text">Shane Watson. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Australian all-rounder who is now a retired Test cricketer has all his energies to focus on limited overs cricket. Shane Watson has been one of the best hitters in the Australian team though he is not one of those big sloggers but when he meats them, it lands big. In his 190 ODI career Watto has scored 5757 runs, with 9 hundreds and 33 half-hundreds. He has a not so good, yet not so poor average of 40.54 while he has scored his runs at a strike rate of 90.</p>
<h5><strong>Do you know the current Test batsmen with most runs? &#8211;</strong> <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/m1cnLB">Top 10 Current Batsmen with Most Test Runs</a></strong></h5>
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<h4><strong>9. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) &#8211; 5964 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13532" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13532" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-13532" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/New-Zealand-vs-Afg-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="most sixes in T20Is" width="640" height="427" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13532" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Kiwi skipper has been brilliant for them and did play a number of thunderous knocks for New Zealand throughout his career. He has got 5 ODI centuries by his name in 256 ODIs and possesses a career strike rate of over 95. McCullum has been the attacking pro for New Zealand for quite some time and has entertained with his batting.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Hashim Amla (South Africa) &#8211; 6008 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_38112" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-38112" style="width: 401px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/10/Hashim-Amla-ODI-Century-South-Africa.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-38112" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Hashim-Amla-ODI-Century-South-Africa.jpg" alt="Hashim Amla" width="401" height="594" sizes="(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-38112" class="wp-caption-text">Hashim Amla. (© Gallo Images/ Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>South African opener Hashim Amla has been a run machine for his team since his arrival at the highest level. Amla has appeared in 126 ODIs in the Protea greens and has scored 6008 runs, at an average of 52.70. What is more important to note is that Amla is the fastest batsman in ODI cricket to get to 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 run, ahead of all major names regarded as legends of modern day cricket. He also has 21 hundreds and 28 half&#8217;s registered ahead of his name.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Shoaib Malik (Pakistan) &#8211; 6097 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_25239" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25239" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Shoaib-Malik-Dinesh-Chandimal-Pakistan-v-Sri-Lanka.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-25239" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shoaib-Malik-Dinesh-Chandimal-Pakistan-v-Sri-Lanka.jpg" alt="Shoaib Malik" width="640" height="427" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25239" class="wp-caption-text">Shoaib Malik. (Photo Source: Associated Press)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The middle order batsman of Pakistan and the former skipper has been quite much dependable for the team. Averaging 34.44 in 231 ODIs with a total of 8 centuries, Shoaib Malik is one of the most experienced pros of the Pakistani line up at the moment. Also, he possesses a career strike rate of over 80 which is equally brilliant.</p>
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<h4><strong>6. Virat Kohli (India) &#8211; 7098 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_20098" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-20098" style="width: 362px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/Virat-Kohli-ODI-wc-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-20098" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Virat-Kohli-ODI-wc-2015.jpg" alt="Virat Kohli" width="362" height="504" sizes="(max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-20098" class="wp-caption-text">Virat Kohli. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The promising batting sensation of India has been in prime form for the team for a good time. He was the fastest player to reach to 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000+ ODI runs which was later taken over by Amla. Kohli averages 51.43 in ODIs and has got 25 ODI centuries by his name. He has been quite much consistent and has been instrumental for the team in run chases and has won numerous games for India.</p>
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<h4><strong>5. AB de Villiers (South Africa) &#8211; 8379 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19842" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19842" style="width: 383px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Ab-de-Villiers-ODI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19842" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Ab-de-Villiers-ODI.jpg" alt="Ab de Villiers" width="383" height="519" sizes="(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19842" class="wp-caption-text">AB de Villiers. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The sensational batting wonder of South Africa has scored 8379 runs in 195 ODIs so far. The South African captain has been a revolutionary batsman in the game with the invention of the weirdest of the cricketing shots. De Villiers averages 54.21 in ODIs and also possesses a strike rate of over 100.28. He also holds the record for the fastest century in ODIs which he scored off 31 deliveries against West Indies.</p>
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<h4><strong>4. Yuvraj Singh (India) &#8211; 8329 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_18540" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-18540" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Yuvraj-Singh-12-Balls-50-vs-England-e1436256815167.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-18540" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Yuvraj-Singh-12-Balls-50-vs-England-e1436256815167.jpg" alt="Yuvraj Singh" width="640" height="440"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-18540" class="wp-caption-text">Yuvraj Singh. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The brave man from India who managed to hammer cancer out of the park stands tall in this list with 8329 runs. Yuvraj stood as one of the top notch left handed batsmen of India for a predominant period. His flick of the wrists for boundaries are simply treat for the eyes. The star of 2011 World Cup averages 36.37 in ODIs with a total of 13 ODI centuries and 51 half centuries.</p>
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<h4><strong>3. MS Dhoni (India) &#8211; 8850 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_14866" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14866" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/MS-Dhoni-CWC-15.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-14866" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-CWC-15.jpg" alt="Hundreds scored by captain's in ODI cricket" width="640" height="491" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14866" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Indian skipper of the shorter formats has been one of the consistent and perhaps one of the best finishers of World Cricket at the moment. With an average of 52.05 in 271 ODIs alongside 9 centuries and 60 half centuries. Dhoni has been India’s pivotal character in the middle order and is known for staying till the end and finishing things off in style.</p>
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<h4><strong>2. Chris Gayle (West Indies) &#8211; 9221 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19995" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19995" style="width: 376px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19995" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Chris-Gayle-215.jpg" alt="Chris Gayle ODI" width="376" height="535"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19995" class="wp-caption-text">Chris Gayle. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Jamaican giant stands second in the list with 9221 runs. Gayle has been the saviour and one of the most reliable batsmen for the West Indies. In 269 matches with 22 ODI centuries, Gayle averages 37.33. Christopher Henry Gayle also became the first batsman to score a double hundred in an ODI in World Cup when he struck 215 runs against Zimbabwe in the latest World Cup.</p>
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<h4><strong>1. Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) &#8211; 10216 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_25895" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-25895" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Tillakaratne-Dilshan-ODI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-25895" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tillakaratne-Dilshan-ODI.jpg" alt="Most ODI Runs" width="640" height="427" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-25895" class="wp-caption-text">Tillakaratne Dilshan. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Sri Lankan opening batsman aka inventor of the ‘Dil-Scoop’ became the 11th batsman to complete 10000 or more runs in ODIs in the fifth ODI between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Dilshan scored the runs at an average of 39.44 with 22 centuries. Dilshan did provide Sri Lanka with a number of glamorous starts. Also, he has won quite a number of matches for Sri Lanka. The right-handed batsman thus stands to be the leading run scorer among current batsmen in ODI cricket.</p>
<h5><strong>Who are the batsmen with most runs in ODIs? Check out &#8211;</strong> <strong><a href="http://www.crictracker.com/top-10-batsmen-with-most-runs-in-odi-career/">Top 10 Batsmen With Most Runs In ODIs</a></strong></h5>
<p><em><strong>(All Stats Updated till January 20, 2016)</strong></em></p>

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