The ODI format was one of the most-watched formats in the game of cricket until the T20I format came and stole the spotlight in the modern era. Nowadays, the traction and attention have shifted towards the truncated version since it comes with entertainment quotient and thrill factors during the passage of the play.
However, even today, there are still plenty of people who witness ODI cricket. Cricketers have had plenty of time to assess the conditions before dominating the proceedings against the opposition teams. In this article, we will now go through the names of five cricketers with the most runs after 100 One-Day Internationals.
1. Babar Azam
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam comes first on the list as he mustered the most runs after 100 ODIs. The veteran cricketer scored 5142 runs, which is really fabulous. He is known for his incredible consistency across formats. Overall, he hammered 18 centuries and 27 half-centuries in the 50-over format.
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2. Hashim Amla
Hashim Amla is widely regarded as one of the best batsmen during the playing days of his career. South Africa’s batting great comes second on the list as he piled up 4946 runs after 100 ODIs. Overall, he scored 8113 runs in ODIs at an average of 49.5 including 27 centuries and 39 half-centuries.
3. Sir Vivian Richards
West Indies’ batting great Sir Vivian Richards is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. West Indies largely benefitted from his services in both Test and ODI cricket. He comes third on the list as he scored 4607 runs after 100 ODIs. He scored 6721 runs in 187 ODIs including 11 tons and 45 fifties.
4. Shai Hope
West Indies’ ODI skipper Shai Hope has been quite consistent with the bat in the 50-over format. He comes next on the list as he scored 4436 runs after 100 ODIs. Overall, he scored 4940 runs in 118 ODIs at an average of 50.4 including 15 centuries and 24 fifties.
5. Joe Root
Former England Test captain Joe Root comes next on the list as he scored 4428 runs after 100 ODIs. Overall, he scored 6207 runs in 158 ODIs including 16 centuries and 36 half-centuries.
