cricketers with 10,000 ODI runs

 

ODI cricket is one of the most popular and exciting forms of cricket, where teams compete against each other in 50 overs each. Over the years, many cricketers have made their mark in this format, but only a few have managed to reach the significant milestone of 10,000 runs. In this article, we will take a closer look at the cricketers who have achieved this feat and their journey to get there.

Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket, and it's no surprise that he tops the list of ODI run scorers with 18,426 runs at an average of 44.83. Sachin scored his first ODI run in December 1989 against Pakistan and went on to play 463 ODIs for India. He reached the 10,000-run milestone in March 2001 against Australia, becoming the first player to achieve this feat. Sachin ended his ODI career in 2012, leaving behind an unmatched legacy that includes 49 centuries, 96 half-centuries, and several records.

Kumar Sangakara (Sri Lanka)

Kumar Sangakara was one of the most elegant and consistent batsmen of his era, and his ODI record speaks for itself. He scored 14,234 runs in 404 ODI matches at an average of 41.98, which puts him second on the list of ODI run scorers. Sangakara reached the 10,000-run mark in January 2015 against England, becoming the second-fastest player to reach this milestone. He retired from international cricket in 2015, leaving behind an incredible legacy that includes 25 centuries and 93 half-centuries.

Ricky Ponting (Australia)

Ricky Ponting was one of the most successful captains in the history of cricket, and his ODI record is equally impressive. He scored 13,704 runs in 375 ODI matches at an average of 42.03, which makes him the third-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket. Ponting reached the 10,000-run milestone in March 2007 against South Africa, becoming the third player to achieve this feat. He retired from international cricket in 2012, leaving behind an incredible legacy that includes 30 centuries and 82 half-centuries.

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)

Sanath Jayasuriya was one of the most explosive batsmen of his time, and his aggressive style of play revolutionized ODI cricket. He scored 13,430 runs in 445 ODI matches at an average of 32.36, which puts him fourth on the list of ODI run scorers. Jayasuriya reached the 10,000-run mark in July 2005 against the West Indies, becoming the fourth player to achieve this feat. He retired from international cricket in 2011, leaving behind an incredible legacy that includes 28 centuries and 68 half-centuries.

Mahela Jayawardene (srilanka) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen of his generation. He is the first Sri Lankan cricketer to score 10,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket.

Jayawardene achieved this feat on 8th July 2013 during a match against Australia in the Tri-Nation Series. He scored an unbeaten 84 runs in that match, which helped him to reach the 10,000 run milestone. Jayawardene finished his ODI career with a total of 12,650 runs, which is the fifth-highest in ODI history.

Jayawardene was known for his elegant stroke play and his ability to play both aggressive and defensive innings. He was also a brilliant fielder and an occasional off-spin bowler. During his career, he played in 448 ODI matches and scored 19 centuries and 77 half-centuries. He was a key member of the Sri Lankan team that reached the final of the 2007 and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cups.

Jacques Kallis(south africa) is a former South African cricketer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of the game. He is the only player in cricket history to have scored more than 10,000 runs and taken over 250 wickets in both Test and ODI cricket.

Kallis reached the milestone of 10,000 ODI runs during the 3rd ODI of the South Africa versus Australia series in Durban on April 3, 2009. He achieved this feat in his 272nd ODI innings, making him the fourth fastest player to reach this milestone at that time, after Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and Ricky Ponting. Kallis went on to finish his ODI career with 11,579 runs in 328 innings, at an average of 45.79.

Kallis was a prolific run-scorer and a reliable bowler in both Tests and ODIs, and his achievements in both formats of the game are a testament to his all-round abilities. His 10,000 ODI runs milestone is a remarkable achievement and further cements his place as one of the all-time greats of the game.

Virat Kohli is an Indian cricketer and one of the best batsmen in the world. He achieved the milestone of 10000 ODI runs on October 24, 2018, in the second ODI against the West Indies. He became the fastest batsman to reach the 10000 ODI runs mark, achieving the feat in just 205 innings. Kohli broke the previous record held by Sachin Tendulkar, who had taken 259 innings to reach the same milestone.

Kohli made his ODI debut for India in August 2008 and has since then gone on to become one of the most consistent performers for the Indian cricket team. He has scored over 12000 runs in ODI cricket with an average of over 59, including 43 centuries and 63 half-centuries. He has also been named the ICC ODI Player of the Year three times (2012, 2017, 2018).

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