The 2024 cricket season has showcased exceptional batting performances across all formats. Srilankan player Kushal Mendis managed to take the top spot on the most runs in 2024 list, making him the most run-getter across all formats.
Let’s analyze the leading run-scorers in international cricket, breaking down their achievements in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Most Runs in 2024 (All Formats)
Sri Lankan batsman BKG Mendis leads the overall run charts in 2024. The top performers have displayed remarkable consistency across formats.
Here are the top 10 run-getters:
| Player | Team | Runs | M | I | HS | SR | 100s/50s | 6s/4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BKG Mendis | SL | 1475 | 40 | 45 | 106* | 94.18 | 1/10 | 32/155 |
| YBK Jaiswal | IND | 1412 | 19 | 29 | 214* | 86.62 | 2/9 | 48/161 |
| JE Root | ENG | 1338 | 14 | 25 | 262 | 61.01 | 5/4 | 1/117 |
| P Nissanka | SL | 1325 | 29 | 32 | 210* | 114.22 | 4/6 | 29/171 |
| PHKD Mendis | SL | 1321 | 26 | 29 | 182* | 76.44 | 5/5 | 31/132 |
| BM Duckett | ENG | 1274 | 19 | 31 | 153 | 92.25 | 3/7 | 9/170 |
| HC Brook | ENG | 1225 | 24 | 26 | 317 | 96.76 | 3/5 | 22/121 |
| Shubman Gill | IND | 1129 | 21 | 30 | 119* | 70.47 | 3/5 | 24/119 |
| RG Sharma | IND | 1123 | 25 | 35 | 131 | 92.12 | 3/7 | 42/128 |
| M Rizwan | PAK | 1069 | 24 | 28 | 171* | 80.61 | 1/6 | 25/81 |
Most Runs in ODI 2024
The ODI format has seen Pathum Nissanka dominate with impressive consistency.
Here are the top 10 ODI run-scorers:
| Player | Team | Runs | M | I | HS | SR | 100s/50s | 6s/4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Nissanka | SL | 654 | 10 | 10 | 210* | 107.38 | 3/2 | 17/79 |
| H Thaker | CAN | 553 | 15 | 15 | 111* | 71.17 | 2/2 | 9/34 |
| KIC Asalanka | SL | 552 | 15 | 14 | 101 | 94.68 | 1/4 | 16/47 |
| BKG Mendis | SL | 525 | 15 | 15 | 66* | 89.13 | 0/5 | 8/55 |
| Pargat Singh | CAN | 520 | 13 | 13 | 87* | 80.00 | 0/5 | 9/62 |
| MD Patel | USA | 502 | 12 | 11 | 121* | 90.45 | 1/5 | 9/42 |
| M van Lingen | NAM | 445 | 12 | 12 | 107 | 93.09 | 1/3 | 10/62 |
| R Gurbaz | AFG | 428 | 9 | 9 | 121 | 92.24 | 2/2 | 15/40 |
| J Liyanage | SL | 428 | 15 | 11 | 101* | 83.10 | 1/3 | 11/28 |
| WIA Fernando | SL | 410 | 15 | 15 | 96 | 87.04 | 0/3 | 12/45 |
Most Runs in Test 2024
Joe Root has been outstanding in Test cricket this year. He also became the leading run-scorer for England in Test cricket.
Here are the top 10 Test run-scorers:
| Player | Team | Runs | M | I | HS | SR | 100s/50s | 6s/4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JE Root | ENG | 1338 | 14 | 25 | 262 | 61.01 | 5/4 | 1/117 |
| YBK Jaiswal | IND | 1119 | 11 | 21 | 214* | 76.64 | 2/7 | 32/129 |
| BM Duckett | ENG | 969 | 14 | 26 | 153 | 87.85 | 2/5 | 5/135 |
| PHKD Mendis | SL | 943 | 7 | 12 | 182* | 67.02 | 5/3 | 19/97 |
| R Ravindra | NZ | 855 | 9 | 18 | 240 | 60.72 | 2/4 | 10/90 |
| Shubman Gill | IND | 806 | 10 | 19 | 119* | 61.57 | 3/3 | 18/80 |
| OJ Pope | ENG | 800 | 14 | 25 | 196 | 68.78 | 3/2 | 4/98 |
| HC Brook | ENG | 750 | 9 | 15 | 317 | 82.05 | 2/2 | 6/74 |
| Z Crawley | ENG | 643 | 11 | 19 | 79 | 72.49 | 0/6 | 6/90 |
| JL Smith | ENG | 637 | 9 | 15 | 111 | 72.30 | 1/4 | 15/63 |
Most Runs in T20I 2024
The T20I format has showcased impressive performances from both established and emerging cricket nations. Japan’s K Kadowaki-Fleming leads the run charts, while players from Hong Kong and USA have also made significant impacts.
Here are the top 10 T20I run-scorers:
| Player | Team | Runs | M | I | HS | SR | 100s/50s | 6s/4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Kadowaki-Fleming | JPN | 860 | 20 | 20 | 109* | 151.14 | 1/6 | 43/67 |
| Nizakat Khan | HKG | 784 | 28 | 27 | 81 | 133.10 | 0/5 | 35/51 |
| AGS Gous | USA | 692 | 23 | 22 | 81 | 145.68 | 0/6 | 38/59 |
| Babar Azam | PAK | 660 | 19 | 18 | 75 | 132.79 | 0/6 | 19/69 |
| Babar Hayat | HKG | 651 | 27 | 23 | 110 | 137.34 | 1/3 | 50/31 |
| BKG Mendis | SL | 570 | 18 | 18 | 86 | 131.94 | 0/3 | 20/56 |
| Azyan Farhath | MDV | 559 | 17 | 17 | 66* | 94.10 | 0/5 | 9/43 |
| M Levitt | NED | 550 | 17 | 16 | 135 | 145.11 | 1/4 | 30/51 |
| S Ravichandran | JPN | 549 | 22 | 21 | 86* | 143.71 | 0/4 | 12/55 |
| TM Head | AUS | 539 | 15 | 15 | 80 | 178.47 | 0/4 | 33/62 |
Conclusion
The 2024 cricket season has witnessed remarkable batting performances across formats. BKG Mendis’s all-format dominance, Pathum Nissanka’s ODI excellence, and Joe Root’s Test mastery stand out. English and Sri Lankan batsmen have been particularly impressed with their consistency. Young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill continue to rise, promising an exciting future for international cricket.
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