20 Best Batsmen in the World All Time (All Formats) - 2025 Latest

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Who is the Best Batsmen in the World Right Now

As of 2025, the best batsmen varies by format and recent performance. Top batsmen like India's Virat Kohli and Pakistan's Babar Azam are widely recognized for their consistency and rankings. Players like New Zealand's Kane Williamson and South Africa's Keshav Maharaj also stand out in their respective roles. While opinions differ, these athletes are considered among the world's elite.

20 Best Batsmen in the World All Time (All Formats) – 2025 Latest

Here are the top 20 batsmen ranked based on their total international runs (Tests, ODIs, and T20Is) as of 2025:

Sachin Tendulkar (India)

Widely known as the "God of Cricket," Tendulkar tops the all-time scoring chart with an incredible 34,357 runs. His 100 international centuries and unmatched consistency have set the gold standard for batting in cricket history. He is often considered one of the greatest batsmen of all time due to his monumental achievements across formats.

Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar Career Batting Stats

Format	Span	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	1989–13	200	329	33	15921	248*	53.8	29437	-	51	68	2058	69
ODI	1989–12	463	452	41	18426	200*	44.8	21367	86.2	49	96	2016	195
T20I	2006	1	1	0	10	10	10.0	12	83.3	0	0	2	0

Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)

This elegant left-hander amassed 28,016 runs, showcasing his excellence across all formats of the game.

Kumar Sangakkara Career Batting Stats

Format	Span	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	2000–15	134	233	17	12400	319	57.4	22882	54.2	38	52	1491	51
ODI	2000–15	404	380	41	14234	169	42.0	18048	78.9	25	93	1385	88
T20I	2006–14	56	53	9	1382	78	31.4	1156	119.5	0	8	139	20

Virat Kohli (India)

With 27,598 runs, Kohli stands as a symbol of modern cricket. His outstanding performance in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has further solidified his status among the world's elite batsmen.

Virat Kohli Career Batting Stats

Format	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	123	210	13	9230	254*	46.9	16608	55.6	30	31	1027	30
ODI	302	290	45	14181	183	57.9	15192	93.3	51	74	1325	152
T20I	125	117	31	4188	122*	48.7	3056	137.0	1	38	369	124

Ricky Ponting (Australia)

The former Australian captain scored 27,483 runs, demonstrating leadership and the ability to perform in crucial moments. He is widely regarded as a legendary Test batsman known for his consistency and ability to lead from the front.

Ricky Ponting Career Batting Stats

Format	Span	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	1995–12	168	287	29	13378	257	51.9	22782	58.7	41	62	1509	73
ODI	1995–12	375	365	39	13704	164	42.0	17046	80.4	30	82	1231	162
T20I	2005–09	17	16	2	401	98*	28.6	302	132.8	0	2	41	11

Rohit Sharma (India)

A powerful ODI batsman renowned for his explosive starts and ability to convert starts into big scores.

Rohit Sharma Career Batting Stats

Format	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	67	116	10	4301	212	40.6	7538	57.0	12	18	473	88
ODI	273	265	36	11168	264	48.8	12034	92.8	32	58	1045	344
T20I	159	151	19	4231	121*	32.0	3003	140.9	5	32	383	205

Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka)

Jayawardene scored 25,957 runs and served as a pillar of Sri Lankan cricket. His partnership with Sangakkara is regarded as one of the most successful in cricket history.

Mahela Jayawardene Career Batting Stats

Format	Span	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	1997–14	149	252	15	11814	374	49.8	22959	51.5	34	50	1387	61
ODI	1998–15	448	418	39	12650	144	33.4	16020	79.0	19	77	1119	76
T20I	2006–14	55	55	8	1493	100	31.8	1121	133.2	1	9	173	33

Jacques Kallis (South Africa)

With 25,534 runs, Kallis showcased his brilliance as an all-rounder. His consistency and versatility made him the backbone of the South African team.

Jacques Kallis Career Batting Stats

Format	Span	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	1995–13	166	280	40	13289	224	55.4	28903	46.0	45	58	1488	97
ODI	1996–14	328	314	53	11579	139	44.4	15885	72.9	17	86	911	137
T20I	2005–12	25	23	4	666	73	35.0	558	119.3	0	5	56	20

Rahul Dravid (India)

Dravid scored 24,208 runs, reflecting his resilience and technique. He was a reliable figure for India, especially in challenging conditions.

Rahul Dravid Career Batting Stats

Format	Span	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	1996–12	164	286	32	13288	270	52.3	31258	42.5	36	63	1654	21
ODI	1996–11	344	318	40	10889	153	39.2	15284	71.2	12	83	950	42
T20I	2011	1	1	0	31	31	31.0	21	147.6	0	0	0	3

Brian Lara (West Indies)

Lara scored 22,358 runs, displaying his talent and flair. His 400* remains the highest individual score in Test cricket.

Brian Lara Career Batting Stats

Format	Span	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	1990–06	131	232	6	11953	400*	52.9	19753	60.5	34	48	1559	88
ODI	1990–07	299	289	32	10405	169	40.5	13086	79.5	19	63	1035	133

Joe Root (England)

Root has scored 20,500 runs, becoming England's highest run-scorer. He is a highly skilled Test batsman, known for his technique and ability to score consistently, especially in long-format games.

Joe Root Career Batting Stats

Format	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	152	278	23	12972	262	50.9	22568	57.5	36	65	1394	45
ODI	177	166	23	6859	133*	48.0	7881	87.0	17	41	548	51
T20I	32	30	5	893	90*	35.7	707	126.3	0	5	92	16

Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)

With 21,032 runs, Jayasuriya revolutionized the way ODIs were opened. His aggressive approach brought a new energy to the Sri Lankan side.

Sanath Jayasuriya Career Batting Stats

Format	Span	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	1991–07	110	188	14	6973	340	40.1	10683	-	14	31	910	59
ODI	1989–11	445	433	18	13430	189	32.4	14725	91.2	28	68	1500	270
T20I	2006–11	31	30	3	629	88	23.3	487	129.2	0	4	76	23

Shivnarine Chanderpaul (West Indies)

Chanderpaul scored 20,988 runs, known for his grit and consistency. His performances in crucial moments made him a key figure for the West Indies.

Shivnarine Chanderpaul Career Batting Stats

Format	Span	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	1994–15	164	280	49	11867	203*	51.4	27395	43.3	30	66	1285	36
ODI	1994–11	268	251	40	8778	150	41.6	12408	70.7	11	59	722	85
T20I	2006–10	22	22	5	343	41	20.2	347	98.8	0	0	34	5

Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan)

Inzamam scored 20,580 runs and became Pakistan's highest scorer. His calm demeanor and technique helped him deliver match-winning performances on numerous occasions.

Inzamam-ul-Haq Career Batting Stats

Format	Span	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	1992–07	120	200	22	8830	329	49.6	16345	54.0	25	46	1105	48
ODI	1991–07	378	350	53	11739	137*	39.5	15812	74.2	10	83	971	144
T20I	2006	1	1	1	11	11*	-	15	73.3	0	0	0	0

Babar Azam (Pakistan)

One of the top-ranked ODI batsmen, Babar Azam has consistently delivered across formats.

Babar Azam Career Batting Stats

Format	Matches	Innings	Runs	HS	Avg	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	59	108	4235	196	42.8	54.4	9	29	494	23
ODI	131	128	6235	158	55.2	88.0	19	37	574	67
T20I	128	121	4223	122	39.8	129.2	3	36	447	73

Kane Williamson (New Zealand)

A dominant Test batsman known for his patience, technique, and ability to score big runs in tough conditions.

Kane Williamson Career Batting Stats

Format	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	105	186	17	9276	251	54.9	17913	51.8	33	37	1031	27
ODI	173	165	18	7235	148	49.2	8853	81.7	15	47	664	60
T20I	93	90	13	2575	95	33.4	2092	123.1	0	18	245	58

Shubman Gill (India)

A rising star in ODIs, known for his aggressive playing style and consistent performances.

Shubman Gill Career Batting Stats

Format	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	32	59	5	1893	128	35.0	3159	59.9	5	7	210	31
ODI	55	55	8	2775	208	59.0	2787	99.6	8	15	313	59
T20I	21	21	2	578	126*	30.4	415	139.3	1	3	60	22

Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)

A versatile batsman who has shown consistent form in both Test and ODI formats.

Daryl Mitchell Career Batting Stats

Format	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	31	52	5	2059	190	43.8	3857	53.4	5	14	202	38
ODI	52	47	5	2041	134	48.6	2155	94.7	6	9	156	56
T20I	75	70	14	1473	72*	26.3	1065	138.3	0	8	101	56

Heinrich Klaasen (South Africa)

Known for his powerful hitting in ODIs, Klaasen is a dangerous middle-order player.

Heinrich Klaasen Career Batting Stats

Format	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	4	8	0	104	35	13.0	230	45.2	0	0	11	0
ODI	60	56	7	2141	174	43.7	1829	117.0	4	11	200	71
T20I	58	53	10	1000	81	23.2	705	141.8	0	5	72	52

Shreyas Iyer (India)

A valuable middle-order ODI batsman for India, known for his reliability and composure.

Shreyas Iyer Career Batting Stats

Format	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	14	25	2	811	105	35.3	1287	63.0	1	5	94	16
ODI	70	65	6	2845	128*	48.2	2845	100.0	5	22	262	72
T20I	51	47	11	1104	74*	30.7	811	136.1	0	8	90	44

Travis Head (Australia)

An aggressive batsman who excels across formats, Head is known for his ability to score quickly and dominate bowling attacks.

Travis Head Career Batting Stats

Format	M	Inn	NO	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s
Test	56	93	6	3719	175	42.7	5472	68.0	9	18	453	32
ODI	73	70	6	2767	154*	43.2	2638	104.9	6	17	315	67
T20I	38	37	4	1093	91	33.1	681	160.5	0	5	114	53

FAQs

Who is the No. 1 batsman in history?

Because of his vision in international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is commonly considered the best batsman in cricket history.

Who is the best cricketer in the IPL 2025?

The IPL 2025 run-scoring records are topped by Sai Sudharsan, who has 456 runs from nine games. His innovative stroke play and match-winning consistency make him a standout performer this season.

Who is the world's No.1 batsman in ODIs?

The current world's No. 1 batsman in ODIs is Shubman Gill of India. He is currently rated at 784.

Who is rank 1 in T20 batsman?

The current number one ranked T20I batsman is Travis Head from Australia, according to the latest ICC rankings. He has a rating of 856.

From legends of the past to current superstars, cricket's landscape is rich with batting talent. As formats continue to evolve, so will the competition-but one thing remains constant: the chase to be the best batsman in the world.