🏏Best Cricket Batsmen of All Time

Don Bradman▲ Rising

Bradman dominated the 1930s and 1940s with an unmatched Test average near 100. His 334 at Headingley in 1930 remains one of the greatest innings ever played. No batsman has come close to his consistency over a long career.

Test Runs: 6,996ODI Runs: —Batting Avg: 99International Centuries: 29Career Span: 1928-1948

added by IJRin 2 rankingsDon Bradman

Jacques Kallis▲ Rising

Kallis combined 13,000 Test runs with 292 wickets, making him the ultimate all-round contributor. His 189 against India in 2010-11 helped South Africa to a famous series win. He delivered in every condition for 18 years.

Test Runs: 13,289ODI Runs: 11,579Batting Avg: 55International Centuries: 62Career Span: 1995-2014

added by IJRin 2 rankingsJacques Kallis

Rahul Dravid▲ Rising

Dravid was the wall who anchored India's middle order through the 2000s with impeccable defense. His 270 at Adelaide in 2003 remains one of the great overseas innings. He scored crucial runs in every format without ever dominating headlines.

Test Runs: 13,288ODI Runs: 10,889Batting Avg: 52International Centuries: 48Career Span: 1996-2012

added by IJRRahul Dravid

Ricky Ponting▲ Rising

Ponting anchored Australia's golden era with over 13,000 Test runs and two World Cup wins as captain. His 140 at Headingley in 2001 helped seal the Ashes. Few combined aggression with consistency as well as he did.

Test Runs: 13,378ODI Runs: 13,704Batting Avg: 52International Centuries: 71Career Span: 1995-2012

added by IJRin 2 rankingsRicky Ponting

Brian Lara▲ Rising

Lara thrilled fans with two of the highest Test scores ever, including the record 400 not out. His 153 not out at Bridgetown in 1999 turned a match against Australia single-handedly. He remains the benchmark for elegant strokeplay under pressure.

Test Runs: 11,953ODI Runs: 10,405Batting Avg: 53International Centuries: 53Career Span: 1990-2007

added by IJRin 3 rankingsBrian Lara

Mahela Jayawardene

Jayawardene formed half of Sri Lanka's great batting duo with elegant timing and placement. His 374 against South Africa in 2006 remains a Test record for his country. He delivered in big matches across 17 years.

Test Runs: 11,814ODI Runs: 12,650Batting Avg: 49International Centuries: 54Career Span: 1997-2014

added by IJRMahela Jayawardene

Sachin Tendulkar▲ Rising

Tendulkar carried Indian hopes for two decades, becoming the first to 100 international centuries. His 200 against South Africa in 2010 showcased his ability to dominate all formats late in his career. He holds the record for most Test runs.

Test Runs: 15,921ODI Runs: 18,426Batting Avg: 54International Centuries: 100Career Span: 1989-2013

added by IJRin 2 rankingsSachin Tendulkar

Steve Waugh

Waugh turned from stylish batsman to gritty finisher who anchored Australia's rise in the 1990s. His twin centuries in the 2003 World Cup final cemented his legacy. He thrived in the toughest situations for over a decade.

Test Runs: 10,927ODI Runs: 7,569Batting Avg: 51International Centuries: 44Career Span: 1985-2004

added by IJRSteve Waugh

Viv Richards▲ Rising

Richards dominated the 1970s and 80s with explosive power and Caribbean flair. His unbeaten 189 at Old Trafford in 1984 remains one of the greatest ODI innings. He set the standard for aggressive middle-order batting.

Test Runs: 8,540ODI Runs: 6,721Batting Avg: 50International Centuries: 29Career Span: 1974-1991

added by IJRViv Richards

Hashim Amla

Amla brought elegant timing and consistency to South Africa's top order in the 2010s. His triple century against England in 2012 showcased his class. He averaged over 50 in Tests for a decade.

Test Runs: 9,000ODI Runs: 7,500Batting Avg: 49International Centuries: 36Career Span: 2004-2019

added by IJRHashim Amla

Kumar Sangakkara▲ Rising

Sangakkara evolved from wicketkeeper to one of Sri Lanka's greatest pure batsmen with elegant strokeplay. His 319 against Bangladesh in 2014 capped a remarkable late-career surge. He averaged over 50 in both formats.

Test Runs: 12,400ODI Runs: 14,234Batting Avg: 57International Centuries: 63Career Span: 2000-2015

added by IJRKumar Sangakkara

AB de Villiers▼ Falling

De Villiers redefined modern batting with 360-degree shots and rapid scoring. His 278 against Pakistan in 2015 showed his ability to dominate attacks. He averaged over 50 in both Tests and ODIs.

Test Runs: 8,765ODI Runs: 9,577Batting Avg: 53International Centuries: 47Career Span: 2004-2018

added by IJRAB de Villiers

Virat Kohli

Kohli transformed Indian batting with aggressive, high-average chases in the modern era. His 2019 chase of 359 against South Africa highlighted his dominance. He already has more ODI centuries than any other player.

Test Runs: 8,500ODI Runs: 13,000Batting Avg: 53International Centuries: 80Career Span: 2008-present

added by IJRin 2 rankingsVirat Kohli

Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar opened for India in the 1970s and 80s and became the first to 10,000 Test runs. His 221 at The Oval in 1979 helped India secure a famous win. He set the template for technically sound opening batting.

Test Runs: 10,122ODI Runs: 3,092Batting Avg: 51International Centuries: 34Career Span: 1971-1987

added by IJRSunil Gavaskar

Allan Border▲ Rising

Border rebuilt Australia with gritty batting and leadership through the 1980s. His 200 not out at Headingley in 1981 nearly turned an Ashes defeat. He finished with over 11,000 Test runs as the backbone of his side.

Test Runs: 11,174ODI Runs: 6,524Batting Avg: 50International Centuries: 27Career Span: 1978-1994

added by IJRAllan Border

Garfield Sobers

Sobers was the complete all-rounder who also scored 8,000 Test runs at a high average. His 254 against Australia in 1965 highlighted his batting class. He excelled in every skill for nearly two decades.

Test Runs: 8,032ODI Runs: —Batting Avg: 58International Centuries: 26Career Span: 1954-1974

added by IJRin 2 rankingsGarfield Sobers

Graeme Smith

Smith led South Africa with over 9,000 Test runs as an aggressive left-handed opener. His 277 against England in 2003 helped secure a famous series win. He thrived in tough conditions as captain.

Test Runs: 9,265ODI Runs: 6,989Batting Avg: 48International Centuries: 30Career Span: 2002-2014

added by IJRGraeme Smith

Joe Root

Root has become England's modern great with over 10,000 Test runs and consistent performances across formats. His 2019 century at Headingley helped win the Ashes. He continues to accumulate at a high level.

Test Runs: 11,000ODI Runs: 6,500Batting Avg: 49International Centuries: 38Career Span: 2012-present

added by IJRJoe Root

Javed Miandad

Miandad carried Pakistan batting through the 1980s with six Test centuries against India alone. His last-ball six in the 1986 Austral-Asia Cup remains iconic. He averaged over 50 in Tests for a decade.

Test Runs: 8,832ODI Runs: 7,381Batting Avg: 52International Centuries: 31Career Span: 1976-1993

added by IJRJaved Miandad

Younis Khan

Younis led Pakistan's batting revival with over 10,000 Test runs and a famous 2017 series win in Australia. His 313 against Sri Lanka in 2015 showed his class. He delivered in every condition for 18 years.

Test Runs: 10,099ODI Runs: 7,249Batting Avg: 52International Centuries: 34Career Span: 2000-2017

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Shivnarine Chanderpaul

Chanderpaul anchored West Indies batting for two decades with an unorthodox but effective style. His 203 not out against South Africa in 2005 helped secure a rare series win. He scored over 11,000 Test runs.

Test Runs: 11,867ODI Runs: 8,778Batting Avg: 51International Centuries: 30Career Span: 1994-2015

added by IJRShivnarine Chanderpaul

Wally Hammond

Hammond dominated the 1930s with elegant strokeplay and over 7,000 Test runs. His 336 not out against New Zealand in 1933 highlighted his class. He was the benchmark batsman of his generation.

Test Runs: 7,249ODI Runs: —Batting Avg: 58International Centuries: 22Career Span: 1927-1947

added by IJRWally Hammond

Alastair Cook▼ Falling

Cook became England's all-time leading run scorer with over 12,000 Test runs as a durable opener. His 244 against India in 2011 helped secure a famous series win. He anchored the top order for over a decade.

Test Runs: 12,472ODI Runs: 5,615Batting Avg: 45International Centuries: 33Career Span: 2006-2018

added by IJRAlastair Cook

Ken Barrington

Barrington anchored England's middle order in the 1960s with over 6,800 Test runs at a high average. His 256 against Australia in 1964 helped secure the Ashes. He delivered consistently in tough conditions.

Test Runs: 6,806ODI Runs: —Batting Avg: 58International Centuries: 20Career Span: 1955-1968

added by IJRKen Barrington

Len Hutton▼ Falling

Hutton opened for England in the 1940s and 50s and became the first Englishman to 6,000 Test runs. His 364 against Australia in 1938 remains an Ashes record. He set the standard for post-war English batting.

Test Runs: 6,971ODI Runs: —Batting Avg: 56International Centuries: 19Career Span: 1937-1955

added by IJRLen Hutton

Greg Chappell▼ Falling

Chappell led Australia's batting in the 1970s with over 7,000 Test runs and multiple centuries. His 182 against England in 1974 helped retain the Ashes. He combined elegance with consistency.

Test Runs: 7,110ODI Runs: 2,331Batting Avg: 54International Centuries: 24Career Span: 1970-1984

added by IJRGreg Chappell

Kane Williamson▼ Falling

Williamson has led New Zealand with elegant batting and over 8,000 Test runs. His 2019 World Cup final century nearly won the trophy. He delivers in every condition with quiet consistency.

Test Runs: 8,500ODI Runs: 7,000Batting Avg: 53International Centuries: 32Career Span: 2010-present

added by IJRKane Williamson