A look at Indian batters with 20,000-plus international runs
What's the story
Hitman Rohit Sharma recently unlocked yet another achievement in international cricket. He has completed 20,000 runs across formats, a feat achieved by only 14 players, including Rohit. He attained this feat while helping India chase down 271 against South Africa in the 3rd ODI in Visakhapatnam. The 38-year-old is, however, only the fourth indian with this feat. Have a look at this elite list.
#1
Sachin Tendulkar: 34,357 runs
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar tops this list. He remains the only player with over 30,000 runs across formats. Representing India for over two decades, Tendulkar racked up 34,357 runs from a record 664 internationals at an average of 48.52. His tally includes 100 centuries, the most for a batter in international cricket. Notably, Tendulkar is the highest run-scorer in both Tests and ODIs.
#2
Virat Kohli: 27,975 runs
Tendulkar's successor, Virat Kohli is the only other Indian to have scored more than 25,000 international runs. Kohli, dubbed as the modern-day master, has smashed 27,975 runs in 556 internationals at an average of 52.58. His average is the highest for anyone with 15,000-plus runs across formats. Kohli currently has 84 centuries, the second-most after Tendulkar. He also has the second-most ODI runs (14,557).
#3
Rahul Dravid: 24,208 runs
The next player in this elite club is Rahul Dravid, who guarded India's batting line-up for 16 years. Dravid, also known as The Wall, hammered 24,208 runs in 509 matches across formats at an average of 45.41. His tally includes 48 tons. Notably, Dravid is one of only two Indians to have scored 10,000-plus runs in both Test and ODI cricket.
#4
Rohit Sharma: 20,048 runs
As mentioned, Rohit Sharma is the latest entrant in India's 20,000-run club. The former Indian captain has slammed 20,048 runs from 505 internationals at an average of 42.47. He recently became the third Indian with 50 international tons. Notably, Rohit is the only player with three double-centuries in ODI cricket. He also owns the highest-ever individual score in ODI history (264).