In the ongoing India versus Bangladesh second test, the record says that Virat Kohli is just 35 runs short of achieving the 27000 run mark. In International cricket, Sachin Tendulkar (34,357), Kumar Sangakkara (28,016), and Ricky Ponting (27,483) are the only three batters to have crossed the 27,000-run mark in international cricket so far.

Virat Kohli has 26,965 runs to his name in 534 matches played so far.

Here is a list of the top 5 Indian Batters with the most runs in international cricket.

5. Sourav Ganguly. | 18,433 runs

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Former Indian Captain Sourav Ganguly is at the 5th rank with 18,433 international runs. He has played 421 matches (485 innings) and has an average of 41.42 runs. He scored 38 tons with 106 half-centuries.

He played 113 tests and has 7212 runs with an average of 42.17. His test record has 16 hundreds and 35 half centuries.

International Batting Career Summary

	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	200	50	4s	6s
Test	113	188	17	7212	239	42.18	14070	51.26	16	1	35	900	57
ODI	311	300	21	11363	183	40.73	15416	73.71	22	0	72	1122	190

For a long 17 years, Gangully sealed his position in the fourth rank unless the present Indian captain came, Earlier this year, Rohit Sharma surpassed Ganguly to take the fourth spot.

4. Rohit Sharma | 19,246* runs

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In One Day Internationals (ODIs), Rohit Sharma holds the highest individual score of 264, made against Sri Lanka in 2014. Over his career, Rohit has shamshed 10,866 runs in 265 ODIs at an average of 49.17, including 31 centuries and three double centuries, rightly justifying his nickname "Hitman."

In Tests, he has 4,149 runs in 60 matches, which includes 12 centuries, and a highest score of 212. In the T20 Internationals, he has scored 4,231 runs in 159 matches, including five centuries.

International Batting Career Summary

	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	200	50	4s	6s
Test	60	103	10	4149	212	44.61	7277	57.02	12	1	17	454	84
ODI	265	257	36	10866	264	49.17	11755	92.44	31	3	57	1011	331
T20I	159	151	16	4231	121	31.34	3003	140.89	5	0	32	383	205

3. Rahul Dravid | 24,208 runs

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Rahul Dravid stands as the third-highest run-scorer for the nation in international cricket. He amassed a remarkable 24,208 runs across all formats, showcasing immense grit and technique

In Tests, he scored 13,288 runs with an average of 52.31, which included 36 centuries. His ODI career was equally impactful, where he accumulated 10,889 runs at an average of 39.17.

Dravid's ability to bat long hours under pressure earned him the moniker "The Wall." His era had at least two major hames to receive the limelight. This, even though overshadowed his contribution, never counted him less.

Dravid shielded his wicket at number three, saving India from major collapses in challenging situations.

International Batting Career Summary

	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	200	50	4s	6s
Test	164	286	32	13288	270	52.31	31258	42.51	36	5	63	1655	21
ODI	344	318	40	10889	153	39.17	15284	71.24	12	0	83	950	42
T20I	1	1	0	31	31	31.0	21	147.62	0	0	0	0	3

2. Virat Kohli | 26,965* runs

Virat Kohli is the only player among the Fab four to hit a century in all three formats of the game -sportzpoint.com

The run machine Virat Kohli stands second among Indian batters in terms of international runs. As of September 2024, Kohli has accumulated 13,906 runs in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) with an astounding average of 58.18, including 50 centuries. In the Tests, he has 8,871 runs, with 29 centuries and an average of 48.74. In T20 Internationals, Kohli has scored 4,188 runs at an impressive average of 48.7. Right now, he is 35 runs short to become the second Indian batter with 27,000 runs

International Batting Career Summary

	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	200	50	4s	6s
Test	114	193	11	8871	254	48.74	15967	55.56	29	7	30	993	26
ODI	295	283	44	13906	183	58.18	14866	93.54	50	0	72	1302	152
T20I	125	117	31	4188	122	48.7	3056	137.04	1	0	38	369	124

1. Sachin Tendulkar | 34,357

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The legacy of this name has been so great that it's hard to reach to reach the greatness of this man has achieved over two decades of his crucketing career. Fans may shout at the top of thir voice, rooting for a particular name to brush him, yet he is unmatched, untouchable with his records and aura. Sachin Tendulkar, the God of Cricket has folded his international cricket jersey in 2013, Yet the massive runs llok way ahead to get touched.

Forget about India, he is even the highest run getter in the International cricket. This man has played 200 tests and 463 ODI matches, hitting a record 100 international centuries in his career! Almost 16000 test runs and more than 18000 ODI runs- the major bulk came against mighty bowlers like Wasim Akram, Glenn McGrath, peak Anderson, and a few other glossy names.

Even if the runs equalled, what about the legacy Master blaster created!

International Batting Career Summary

	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100	200	50	4s	6s
Test	200	329	33	15921	248	53.79	29437	54.08	51	6	68	2058	69
ODI	463	452	41	18426	200	44.83	21367	86.24	49	1	96	2016	195
T20I	1	1	0	10	10	10.0	12	83.33	0	0	0	2	0

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