Top 10 Openers with most runs in ODIs

8. Virender Sehwag (India) – 7518 runs:

Viru performed much better in the Tests which is surprising given his batting style. Nonetheless, he terrorized quite a few bowling attacks even in the 50-over format. His inclusion in the list is a little edgy because he has an average of just 36.49. In the 214 games, he has 14 centuries at a strike rate of over 104 which is highest amongst all in the list. He is said to be a poor converter of starts, but that can be attributed to the fact that his primary job is to dent the opposition’s confidence with a flurry of boundaries in the first 15 overs.