<strong>Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in ODIs:</strong> One Day International (ODI) cricket is a sport followed by millions of fans worldwide. The game of cricket has produced some legends in this format. Wicket keepers deserve special mention as many a time they are the most underappreciated members of the team. To any team, a good keeper is as important as the strike bowler or star batsman. We have witnessed some of the most accomplished batsmen put on the gloves behind the stumps to keep.

<strong>Let&#8217;s take a look at the Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in ODIs:<br></strong>

<strong>10. Tatenda Taibu (Zimbabwe) &#8211; 3309 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Tatenda-Taibu-ODI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-26812" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tatenda-Taibu-ODI.jpg" alt="Tatenda Taibu" width="395" height="262" sizes="(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26812" class="wp-caption-text">Tatenda Taibu. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Taibu is one of the most celebrated cricketers of Zimbabwe. He scored 3309 runs in 143 matches in ODIs for Zimbabwe at an average of 30.35. In May 2004 Tatenda Taibu became the youngest captain in Test history when he captained the Zimbabwe team against Sri Lanka. He has also scored a total of 2 centuries and 21 fifties in his 143 matches.

Also Read &#8211; <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/xTBu1g" target="_blank">Top 10 Wicket-keepers with Most Stumpings in International Cricket</a></strong>

<strong>9. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) &#8211; 3525 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-7047" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg" alt="Mushfiqur Rahim" width="425" height="293" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7047" class="wp-caption-text">Mushfiqur Rahim. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

The Bangladeshi wicket keeper batsman features at number 9 in this list with some notable contributions in the last few years. He has scored 3525 runs in 147 matches that he has played so far. He averages just above 30 and his strike rate is nearly 75 in ODIs.

<strong>8. Romesh Kaluwitharana (Sri Lanka) &#8211; 3691 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Romesh-Kaluwitharana.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-26813" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Romesh-Kaluwitharana.jpg" alt="Romesh Kaluwitharana" width="399" height="509" sizes="(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26813" class="wp-caption-text">Romesh Kaluwitharana. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Romesh Kaluwitharana was a member of the 1996 World Cup winning Sri Lankan team. He has scored 3691 runs in ODIs in the years between 1992 to 2004. His average of just 22.36 is the lowest in this list but he had delivered some valuable knocks for Sri Lanka when needed.

<strong>7. Alec Stewart (England) &#8211; 4017 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Alec-Stewart-Adam-Gilchrist.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-26814" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alec-Stewart-Adam-Gilchrist.jpg" alt="Alec Stewart" width="397" height="426" sizes="(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26814" class="wp-caption-text">Alec Stewart. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Alec Stewart is the third most capped player in England&#8217;s ODI history. He scored 4017 runs in just 138 games in the years from 1989 till 2003. He also captained his team during his long career. He scored 4 centuries and 26 fifties and has a career average of over 33.

<strong>6. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) &#8211; 4057 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19869" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="387" height="264" sizes="(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The New Zealand batsman and wicket keeper has scored over 4000 runs in ODIs in a combined 184 matches. His strike rate of over 90 is what is most impressive. McCullum also averages above 30 in ODIs. His highest score in One Day cricket is 131.

<strong>5. Mark Boucher (South Africa) &#8211; 4680 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Mark-Boucher.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-9590" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mark-Boucher.jpg" alt="Mark Boucher" width="394" height="365" sizes="(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9590" class="wp-caption-text">Mark Boucher. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

Mark Boucher is behind just Adam Gilchrist in the all time list of most dismissals by a wicket keeper (Stumpings and catches). His strike rate in ODIs is nearly 85 and has a high score of 147*. Boucher was an almost guaranteed starter for his team during his playing days. He retired in 2012 after a serious eye injury.

<strong>4. Andy Flower (Zimbabwe) &#8211; 5845 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19868" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Andy Flower Zimbabawe" width="412" height="269" sizes="(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19868" class="wp-caption-text">Andy Flower. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

Andy Flower is considered as one of the most accomplished and talented batsman produced by the African nation. He made his ODI debut in the 1992 CWC against Sri Lanka. He scored 5845 runs in 186 games at a strike rate of nearly 74. Interestingly Flower&#8217;s last ODI appearance was also against Sri Lanka.

<strong>3. MS Dhoni (India) &#8211; 8918 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-22540" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni ODI Latest" width="402" height="260" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22540" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption>

The Indian skipper has scored 8918 runs in ODIs in 275 matches. His average of 51.25 is the best in this list of top 10 wicket keepers. Dhoni has scored 9 centuries and 60 fifties and has a career strike rate of 89.27. He has been out for a duck only eight times in his career which is again the lowest in this list.

<strong>2. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) &#8211; 9410 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Adam-Gilchrist.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-7021" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist.jpeg" alt="Adam Gilchrist 2007 WC Final" width="392" height="268" sizes="(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7021" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist. (Photo Source : AFP )</figcaption>

The attacking wicket keeper batsman from Australia has accumulated over 9000 runs in ODIs in over 280 games. He has an average of 35.64 and his strike rate of 96.94 is the highest in this list. He has also scored 16 centuries and 59 fifties in ODIs over the years.

<strong>1. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) &#8211; 13341 Runs:</strong>

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-13782" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="most runs in ODIs" width="388" height="259" sizes="(max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13782" class="wp-caption-text">Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images)</figcaption>

The legendary Sri Lankan has scored a massive 13341 runs in ODIs in the last 16 years since he made his debut in the year 2000. He has played 360 matches and has an average of nearly 44. He has also scored 23 centuries and 91 fifties (highest in the list) in his illustrious career.

<strong>Also Read &#8211; <a href="http://goo.gl/KA16T4" target="_blank">Teamwise leading run scorer in ODIs</a></strong>

<em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 20th February, 2015)</strong></em>

Batsmen with most ODI runs in the 21st century

<p><strong>Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in ODIs:</strong> One Day International (ODI) cricket is a sport followed by millions of fans worldwide. The game of cricket has produced some legends in this format. Wicket keepers deserve special mention as many a time they are the most underappreciated members of the team. To any team, a good keeper is as important as the strike bowler or star batsman. We have witnessed some of the most accomplished batsmen put on the gloves behind the stumps to keep.</p>
<h3><strong>Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in ODIs:<br>
</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>10. Tatenda Taibu (Zimbabwe)&nbsp;– 3309 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26812" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26812" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Tatenda-Taibu-ODI.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-26812" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tatenda-Taibu-ODI.jpg" alt="Tatenda Taibu" width="395" height="262" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26812" class="wp-caption-text">Tatenda Taibu. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Taibu is one of the most celebrated cricketers of Zimbabwe. He scored 3309 runs in 143 matches in ODIs for Zimbabwe at an average of 30.35. In May 2004 Tatenda Taibu became the youngest captain in Test history when he captained the Zimbabwe team against Sri Lanka. He has also scored a total of 2 centuries and 21 fifties in his 143 matches.</p>
<h5>Also Read – <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/xTBu1g" target="_blank">Top 10 Wicket-keepers with Most Stumpings in International Cricket</a></strong></h5>
<h4><strong>9. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) – 3525 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7047" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7047" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-7047" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg" alt="Mushfiqur Rahim" width="425" height="293" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7047" class="wp-caption-text">Mushfiqur Rahim. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Bangladeshi wicket keeper batsman features at number 9 in this list with some notable contributions in the last few years. He has scored 3525 runs in 147 matches that he has played so far. He averages just above 30 and his strike rate is nearly 75 in ODIs.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Romesh Kaluwitharana (Sri Lanka)&nbsp;– 3691 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26813" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26813" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Romesh-Kaluwitharana.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-26813" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Romesh-Kaluwitharana.jpg" alt="Romesh Kaluwitharana" width="399" height="509" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26813" class="wp-caption-text">Romesh Kaluwitharana. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Romesh Kaluwitharana was a member of the 1996 World Cup winning Sri Lankan team. He has scored 3691 runs in ODIs in the years between 1992 to 2004. His average of just 22.36 is the lowest in this list but he had delivered some valuable knocks for Sri Lanka when needed.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Alec Stewart (England) – 4017 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26814" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26814" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Alec-Stewart-Adam-Gilchrist.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-26814" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alec-Stewart-Adam-Gilchrist.jpg" alt="Alec Stewart" width="397" height="426" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26814" class="wp-caption-text">Alec Stewart. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Alec Stewart is the third most capped player in England’s ODI history. He scored 4017 runs in just 138 games in the years from 1989 till 2003. He also captained his team during his long career. He scored 4 centuries and 26 fifties and has a career average of over 33.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) – 4057 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19869" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-19869" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="387" height="264" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The New Zealand batsman and wicket keeper has scored over 4000 runs in ODIs in a combined 184 matches. His strike rate of over 90 is what is most impressive. McCullum&nbsp;also averages above 30 in ODIs. His highest score in One Day cricket is 131.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Mark Boucher (South Africa) – 4680 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9590" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9590" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Mark-Boucher.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-9590" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mark-Boucher.jpg" alt="Mark Boucher" width="394" height="365" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9590" class="wp-caption-text">Mark Boucher. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Mark Boucher is behind just Adam Gilchrist in the all time list of most dismissals by a wicket keeper (Stumpings and catches). His strike rate in ODIs is nearly 85 and has a high score of 147*. Boucher was an almost guaranteed starter for his team during his playing days. He retired in 2012 after a serious eye injury.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Andy Flower (Zimbabwe) – 5845 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19868" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19868" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-19868" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Andy Flower Zimbabawe" width="412" height="269" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19868" class="wp-caption-text">Andy Flower. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Andy Flower is considered as one of the most accomplished and talented batsman produced by the African nation. He made his ODI debut in the 1992 CWC against Sri Lanka. He scored 5845 runs in 186 games at a strike rate of nearly 74. Interestingly Flower’s last ODI appearance was also against Sri Lanka.</p>
<h4><strong>3. MS Dhoni&nbsp;(India) – 8918 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_22540" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22540" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-22540" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni ODI Latest" width="402" height="260" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22540" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Indian skipper has scored 8918 runs in ODIs in 275 matches. His average of 51.25 is the best in this list of top 10 wicket keepers. Dhoni has scored 9 centuries and 60 fifties and has a career strike rate of 89.27. He has been out for a duck only eight times in his career which is again the lowest in this list.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) – 9410 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7021" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7021" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Adam-Gilchrist.jpeg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-7021" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist.jpeg" alt="Adam Gilchrist 2007 WC Final" width="392" height="268" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7021" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist. (Photo Source : AFP )</figcaption></figure>
<p>The attacking wicket keeper batsman from Australia has accumulated over 9000 runs in ODIs in over 280 games. He has an average of 35.64 and his strike rate of 96.94 is the highest in this list. He has also scored 16 centuries and 59 fifties in ODIs over the years.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 13341 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13782" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13782" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-13782" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="most runs in ODIs" width="388" height="259" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13782" class="wp-caption-text">Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The legendary Sri Lankan has scored a massive 13341 runs in ODIs in the last 16 years since he made his debut in the year 2000. He has played 360 matches and has an average of nearly 44. He has also scored 23 centuries and 91 fifties (highest in the list) in his illustrious career.</p>
<h3><strong>Also Read – <a href="http://goo.gl/KA16T4" target="_blank">Teamwise leading run scorer in ODIs</a></strong></h3>
<p><em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 20th February, 2015)</strong></em></p>

<p><strong>Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in ODIs:</strong> One Day International (ODI) cricket is a sport followed by millions of fans worldwide. The game of cricket has produced some legends in this format. Wicket keepers deserve special mention as many a time they are the most underappreciated members of the team. To any team, a good keeper is as important as the strike bowler or star batsman. We have witnessed some of the most accomplished batsmen put on the gloves behind the stumps to keep.</p>
<h3><strong>Let&#8217;s take a look at the Top 10 Wicket keepers with most runs in ODIs:<br>
</strong></h3>
<h4><strong>10. Tatenda Taibu (Zimbabwe) &#8211; 3309 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26812" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26812" style="width: 395px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Tatenda-Taibu-ODI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-26812" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Tatenda-Taibu-ODI.jpg" alt="Tatenda Taibu" width="395" height="262" sizes="(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26812" class="wp-caption-text">Tatenda Taibu. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Taibu is one of the most celebrated cricketers of Zimbabwe. He scored 3309 runs in 143 matches in ODIs for Zimbabwe at an average of 30.35. In May 2004 Tatenda Taibu became the youngest captain in Test history when he captained the Zimbabwe team against Sri Lanka. He has also scored a total of 2 centuries and 21 fifties in his 143 matches.</p>
<h5>Also Read &#8211; <strong><a href="http://goo.gl/xTBu1g" target="_blank">Top 10 Wicket-keepers with Most Stumpings in International Cricket</a></strong></h5>
<h4><strong>9. Mushfiqur Rahim (Bangladesh) &#8211; 3525 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7047" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7047" style="width: 425px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-7047" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mushfiqur-Rahim.jpg" alt="Mushfiqur Rahim" width="425" height="293" sizes="(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7047" class="wp-caption-text">Mushfiqur Rahim. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Bangladeshi wicket keeper batsman features at number 9 in this list with some notable contributions in the last few years. He has scored 3525 runs in 147 matches that he has played so far. He averages just above 30 and his strike rate is nearly 75 in ODIs.</p>
<h4><strong>8. Romesh Kaluwitharana (Sri Lanka) &#8211; 3691 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26813" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26813" style="width: 399px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Romesh-Kaluwitharana.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-26813" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Romesh-Kaluwitharana.jpg" alt="Romesh Kaluwitharana" width="399" height="509" sizes="(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26813" class="wp-caption-text">Romesh Kaluwitharana. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Romesh Kaluwitharana was a member of the 1996 World Cup winning Sri Lankan team. He has scored 3691 runs in ODIs in the years between 1992 to 2004. His average of just 22.36 is the lowest in this list but he had delivered some valuable knocks for Sri Lanka when needed.</p>
<h4><strong>7. Alec Stewart (England) &#8211; 4017 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_26814" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-26814" style="width: 397px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/07/Alec-Stewart-Adam-Gilchrist.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-26814" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Alec-Stewart-Adam-Gilchrist.jpg" alt="Alec Stewart" width="397" height="426" sizes="(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-26814" class="wp-caption-text">Alec Stewart. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Alec Stewart is the third most capped player in England&#8217;s ODI history. He scored 4017 runs in just 138 games in the years from 1989 till 2003. He also captained his team during his long career. He scored 4 centuries and 26 fifties and has a career average of over 33.</p>
<h4><strong>6. Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) &#8211; 4057 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19869" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19869" style="width: 387px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19869" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Brendon-McCullum-Nz.jpg" alt="Brendon McCullum" width="387" height="264" sizes="(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19869" class="wp-caption-text">Brendon McCullum. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The New Zealand batsman and wicket keeper has scored over 4000 runs in ODIs in a combined 184 matches. His strike rate of over 90 is what is most impressive. McCullum also averages above 30 in ODIs. His highest score in One Day cricket is 131.</p>
<h4><strong>5. Mark Boucher (South Africa) &#8211; 4680 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_9590" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-9590" style="width: 394px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/01/Mark-Boucher.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-9590" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Mark-Boucher.jpg" alt="Mark Boucher" width="394" height="365" sizes="(max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-9590" class="wp-caption-text">Mark Boucher. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Mark Boucher is behind just Adam Gilchrist in the all time list of most dismissals by a wicket keeper (Stumpings and catches). His strike rate in ODIs is nearly 85 and has a high score of 147*. Boucher was an almost guaranteed starter for his team during his playing days. He retired in 2012 after a serious eye injury.</p>
<h4><strong>4. Andy Flower (Zimbabwe) &#8211; 5845 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_19868" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-19868" style="width: 412px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/05/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-19868" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Andy-Flower-Zimbabwe.jpg" alt="Andy Flower Zimbabawe" width="412" height="269" sizes="(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-19868" class="wp-caption-text">Andy Flower. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Andy Flower is considered as one of the most accomplished and talented batsman produced by the African nation. He made his ODI debut in the 1992 CWC against Sri Lanka. He scored 5845 runs in 186 games at a strike rate of nearly 74. Interestingly Flower&#8217;s last ODI appearance was also against Sri Lanka.</p>
<h4><strong>3. MS Dhoni (India) &#8211; 8918 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_22540" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-22540" style="width: 402px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/06/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-22540" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/MS-Dhoni-ODI-Latest.jpg" alt="MS Dhoni ODI Latest" width="402" height="260" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-22540" class="wp-caption-text">MS Dhoni. (Photo Source: AFP)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Indian skipper has scored 8918 runs in ODIs in 275 matches. His average of 51.25 is the best in this list of top 10 wicket keepers. Dhoni has scored 9 centuries and 60 fifties and has a career strike rate of 89.27. He has been out for a duck only eight times in his career which is again the lowest in this list.</p>
<h4><strong>2. Adam Gilchrist (Australia) &#8211; 9410 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_7021" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7021" style="width: 392px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2014/11/Adam-Gilchrist.jpeg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-7021" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Adam-Gilchrist.jpeg" alt="Adam Gilchrist 2007 WC Final" width="392" height="268" sizes="(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-7021" class="wp-caption-text">Adam Gilchrist. (Photo Source : AFP )</figcaption></figure>
<p>The attacking wicket keeper batsman from Australia has accumulated over 9000 runs in ODIs in over 280 games. He has an average of 35.64 and his strike rate of 96.94 is the highest in this list. He has also scored 16 centuries and 59 fifties in ODIs over the years.</p>
<h4><strong>1. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) &#8211; 13341 Runs:</strong></h4>
<figure id="attachment_13782" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-13782" style="width: 388px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/03/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-13782" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Kumar-Sangakkara-vs-Scotland-ICC-Cricket-World-Cup-2015.jpg" alt="most runs in ODIs" width="388" height="259" sizes="(max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-13782" class="wp-caption-text">Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The legendary Sri Lankan has scored a massive 13341 runs in ODIs in the last 16 years since he made his debut in the year 2000. He has played 360 matches and has an average of nearly 44. He has also scored 23 centuries and 91 fifties (highest in the list) in his illustrious career.</p>
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<p><em><strong>(All Stats Updated Till 20th February, 2015)</strong></em></p>

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