Here are the top 5 cricketers with the most run-outs across all formats. These players, known for their aggressive play, often faced the challenge of run-outs, highlighting both their dynamic playing style and the demands of fast-paced cricket.
5. Inzamam-ul-Haq (46 times)
Inzamam-ul-Haq, a Pakistani cricket legend, holds the record for the 5th most run-outs in international cricket. With 11,739 runs in 378 ODIs and six centuries in Tests, Inzamam was run out 46 times, partly due to his occasional hesitance to sprint. Despite this, his exceptional batting remains legendary.
Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
Test | 120 | 200 | 8830 | 329 | 49.60 | 25 | 46 |
ODIs | 378 | 350 | 11739 | 137 | 39.52 | 10 | 83 |
4. Ricky Ponting (47 times)
Ricky Ponting, the Australian cricket legend and former captain, ranks 4th for the most run-outs in international cricket. Despite leading Australia to 220 wins in 324 matches with a 67.91% win rate, Ponting was run out 47 times—31 in ODIs, 15 in Tests, and once in T20Is. His aggressive style sometimes resulted in costly run-outs against sharp fielding.
Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
Test | 168 | 287 | 13378 | 257 | 51.85 | 41 | 62 |
ODIs | 375 | 365 | 13704 | 164 | 42.03 | 30 | 82 |
T20Is | 17 | 16 | 401 | 98 | 28.64 | 0 | 2 |
3. Marvan Atapattu (48 times)
Marvan Atapattu, the Sri Lankan opener, ranks third for the most run-outs in international cricket. In 268 ODIs and 259 innings, he was run out 41 times, with seven run-outs in Tests. Despite scoring 8,529 runs, his frequent run-outs remain a notable aspect of his career.
Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
Test | 90 | 156 | 5502 | 249 | 39.02 | 16 | 17 |
ODIs | 268 | 259 | 8529 | 132 | 37.57 | 11 | 59 |
2. Mahela Jayawardene (51 times)
Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lankan cricket legend, ranks second for the most run-outs in international cricket. With 12,650 ODI runs from 448 matches, he was run out 39 times in ODIs, plus seven in Tests and five in T20Is, totaling 51 run-outs. Despite this, his illustrious career showcases his batting brilliance, though running between the wickets occasionally proved challenging.
Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
Test | 149 | 252 | 11814 | 374 | 49.84 | 34 | 50 |
ODIs | 448 | 418 | 12650 | 144 | 33.37 | 19 | 77 |
T20Is | 55 | 55 | 1493 | 100 | 31.76 | 1 | 9 |
1. Rahul Dravid (53 times)
Rahul Dravid, famously known as “the Wall” for his resilient batting, holds the record for the most run-outs in international cricket. Despite facing over 30,000 deliveries in Tests, Dravid was run out 53 times across all formats—40 in ODIs and 13 in Tests. This statistic offers an ironic contrast to his otherwise rock-solid career.
Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
Test | 164 | 286 | 13288 | 270 | 52.31 | 36 | 63 |
ODIs | 344 | 318 | 10889 | 153 | 39.16 | 12 | 83 |
T20Is | 1 | 1 | 31 | 31 | 31.00 | 0 | 0 |