Cricket Record for Most Runs Conceded in Career: ODI, T20i, Test

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The story of a bowler's rise through the ranks of cricket is frequently one of dogged determination, set against the colorful backdrop of the game.

But why does a player's career run-scoring average look like this? Is it merely a numerical value, or does it tell a story of immortal souls and violent bat battles?

We hope you'll join us as we uncover the lives of these cricket greats and embark on a trip through the sport's history, replete with victories and tragedies.

In spite of the runs allowed, what gives these stalwarts their resilience? Join me on this unique adventure as we reveal the baseball greats with the most runs allowed over their legendary careers.

Cricket Record for Most Runs Conceded in Career: ODI, T20i, Test


In subsequent sections, we shall illuminate the stellar careers of these bowlers in one-day internationals, Twenty20 internationals, and Tests.

Along the way, you will learn about the triumphs and tragedies, the hard work and dedication, and the incredible achievements that have shaped their careers.

Every run given up is a tale, a reflection of the bowler's determination, strategy, and dogged pursuit of greatness, no matter how difficult the opposition.

We intend to provide more than simply statistical analysis in this extensive investigation.

We hope to provide readers an insight into the lives and careers of these cricket greats by bringing to life the interesting stories around the "most runs conceded in career" record.

It is a joyous ode to perseverance, a memorial to the unending will that drives people to excel year after year, match after match, creating an enduring legacy that beyond statistics.


Cricket Record for Most Runs Conceded in Career: ODI, T20i, Test


510PlayerSpanMatBallsRunsWktsBBIBBMAveEconSR
77 22 M Muralidaran (Asia/ICC/SL) 1992-2011 495 63132 30803 1347 9/51 16/220 22.86 2.92 46.8
37 8 A Kumble (Asia/IND) 1990-2008 403 55346 28767 956 10/74 14/149 30.09 3.11 57.8
34 3 JM Anderson (ENG) 2002-2023 396 49223 26647 977 7/42 11/71 27.27 3.24 50.3
38 10 SK Warne (AUS/ICC) 1992-2007 339 51347 25536 1001 8/71 12/128 25.51 2.98 51.2
21 3 SCJ Broad (ENG) 2006-2023 344 40980 23574 847 8/15 11/121 27.83 3.45 48.3
28 5 Harbhajan Singh (Asia/IND) 1998-2016 367 41671 23143 711 8/84 15/217 32.54 3.33 58.6
22 3 DL Vettori (ICC/NZ) 1997-2015 442 43661 22863 705 7/87 12/149 32.42 3.14 61.9
16 2 WPUJC Vaas (Asia/SL) 1994-2009 439 39345 21643 761 8/19 14/191 28.44 3.30 51.7
31 5 Wasim Akram (PAK) 1984-2003 460 40813 21591 916 7/119 11/110 23.57 3.17 44.5
20 1 TG Southee (NZ) 2008-2023 369 32175 21576 735 7/33 10/108 29.35 4.02 43.7
36 3 GD McGrath (AUS/ICC) 1993-2007 376 42266 20656 949 8/24 10/27 21.76 2.93 44.5
24 2 N Kapil Dev (IND) 1978-1994 356 38942 19812 687 9/83 11/146 28.83 3.05 56.6
21 1 SM Pollock (Afr/ICC/SA) 1995-2008 423 40308 19673 829 7/87 10/147 23.73 2.92 48.6
23 3 CA Walsh (WI) 1984-2001 337 40841 19606 746 7/37 13/55 26.28 2.88 54.7
25 2 Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) 2006-2023 430 29885 19467 690 7/36 10/124 28.21 3.90 43.3
19 0 B Lee (AUS) 1999-2012 322 28261 19145 718 5/22 9/171 26.66 4.06 39.3
12 1 Z Khan (Asia/IND) 2000-2014 309 29234 18996 610 7/87 10/149 31.14 3.89 47.9
35 5 Waqar Younis (PAK) 1989-2003 349 28922 18707 789 7/36 13/135 23.70 3.88 36.6
7 0 JH Kallis (Afr/ICC/SA) 1995-2014 519 31258 18548 577 6/54 9/92 32.14 3.56 54.1
34 8 R Ashwin (IND) 2010-2023 275 32868 18421 717 7/59 13/140 25.69 3.36 45.8
22 4 M Ntini (ICC/SA) 1998-2011 284 29713 18099 662 7/37 13/132 27.33 3.65 44.8
10 0 Shahid Afridi (Asia/ICC/PAK) 1996-2018 524 23032 17737 541 7/12 7/12 32.78 4.62 42.5
23 4 NM Lyon (AUS) 2011-2023 153 33078 16761 526 8/50 13/154 31.86 3.04 62.8
29 5 DW Steyn (Afr/SA) 2004-2020 265 25879 16339 699 7/51 11/60 23.37 3.78 37.0
23 2 MA Starc (AUS) 2010-2023 261 23796 16286 642 6/28 11/94 25.36 4.10 37.0
13 1 J Srinath (IND) 1991-2003 296 27039 16043 551 8/86 13/132 29.11 3.55 49.0
14 2 RA Jadeja (IND) 2009-2023 328 27341 16009 546 7/42 10/110 29.32 3.51 50.0
15 3 MG Johnson (AUS) 2005-2015 256 24146 15726 590 8/61 12/127 26.65 3.90 40.9
6 0 ST Jayasuriya (Asia/SL) 1989-2011 586 23433 15693 440 6/29 9/74 35.66 4.01 53.2
16 1 TA Boult (NZ) 2011-2023 247 24854 15510 602 7/34 10/80 25.76 3.74 41.2
13 0 SL Malinga (SL) 2004-2020 340 17944 15334 546 6/38 9/210 28.08 5.12 32.8
27 4 IT Botham (ENG) 1976-1992 218 28086 15017 528 8/34 13/106 28.44 3.20 53.1
35 9 HMRKB Herath (SL) 1999-2018 181 29600 14892 525 9/127 14/184 28.36 3.01 56.3
10 0 M Morkel (Afr/SA/World) 2006-2018 247 23210 14502 544 6/23 9/110 26.65 3.74 42.6
5 1 MM Ali (ENG) 2014-2023 284 19459 14111 358 6/53 10/112 39.41 4.35 54.3
11 1 I Sharma (IND) 2007-2021 199 23171 14041 434 7/74 10/108 32.35 3.63 53.3
26 3 CEL Ambrose (WI) 1988-2000 274 31456 13930 630 8/45 11/84 22.11 2.65 49.9
1 0 Mashrafe Mortaza (Asia/BAN) 2001-2020 310 18051 13659 390 6/26 6/26 35.02 4.54 46.2
15 2 CJ McDermott (AUS) 1984-1996 209 24047 13350 494 8/97 11/157 27.02 3.33 48.6
22 3 AA Donald (SA) 1991-2003 236 24080 13270 602 8/71 12/139 22.04 3.30 40.0
8 0 HH Streak (Afr/ZIM) 1993-2005 254 23027 13208 455 6/73 9/72 29.02 3.44 50.6
24 6 Imran Khan (PAK) 1971-1992 263 26919 13102 544 8/58 14/116 24.08 2.92 49.4
14 1 CL Cairns (ICC/NZ) 1989-2006 279 19914 13056 420 7/27 10/100 31.08 3.93 47.4
41 9 Sir RJ Hadlee (NZ) 1973-1990 201 28100 13018 589 9/52 15/123 22.10 2.77 47.7
11 0 D Gough (ENG/ICC) 1994-2006 219 20332 12761 467 6/42 9/92 27.32 3.76 43.5
4 0 Abdul Razzaq (Asia/PAK) 1996-2013 343 18288 12653 389 6/35 7/155 32.52 4.15 47.0
4 0 CL Hooper (WI) 1987-2003 329 23367 12593 307 5/26 7/178 41.01 3.23 76.1
19 3 Saqlain Mushtaq (PAK) 1995-2004 218 22840 12481 496 8/164 10/155 25.16 3.27 46.0
15 4 K Rabada (SA) 2014-2023 217 17495 12351 495 7/112 13/144 24.95 4.23 35.3
8 0 Umar Gul (PAK) 2003-2016 237 16866 12249 427 6/42 9/164 28.68 4.35 39.4
22 4 MD Marshall (WI) 1978-1992 217 24759 12109 533 7/22 11/89 22.71 2.93 46.4
11 1 JO Holder (WI) 2013-2023 257 18245 12042 373 6/42 11/103 32.28 3.96 48.9
5 0 A Flintoff (ENG/ICC) 1998-2009 227 20725 11692 400 5/19 8/156 29.23 3.38 51.8
11 0 Mohammed Shami (IND) 2013-2023 188 16977 11675 448 7/57 9/118 26.06 4.12 37.8
14 1 KAJ Roach (WI) 2008-2023 185 19042 11531 400 6/27 10/146 28.82 3.63 47.6
11 3 Mushtaq Ahmed (PAK) 1989-2003 196 20075 11461 346 7/56 10/106 33.12 3.42 58.0
18 3 GP Swann (ENG) 2000-2013 178 19968 11389 410 6/65 10/132 27.77 3.42 48.7
4 0 AU Rashid (ENG) 2009-2023 253 12677 11341 357 5/27 7/178 31.76 5.36 35.5
3 0 DJ Bravo (WI) 2004-2021 295 14482 11336 363 6/43 6/43 31.22 4.69 39.8
17 5 Abdul Qadir (PAK) 1977-1993 171 22226 11196 368 9/56 13/101 30.42 3.02 60.3
16 2 Shoaib Akhtar (Asia/ICC/PAK) 1997-2011 224 16225 11175 444 6/11 11/78 25.16 4.13 36.5
13 0 JR Hazlewood (AUS) 2010-2023 189 18716 10936 428 6/52 9/115 25.55 3.50 43.7
10 1 PJ Cummins (AUS) 2011-2023 193 17077 10876 435 6/23 10/62 25.00 3.82 39.2
3 0 AB Agarkar (IND) 1998-2007 221 14404 10851 349 6/41 8/160 31.09 4.51 41.2
3 0 RJ Shastri (IND) 1981-1992 230 22364 10835 280 5/15 8/179 38.69 2.90 79.8
12 4 Saeed Ajmal (PAK) 2008-2015 212 19022 10701 447 7/55 11/111 23.93 3.37 42.5
24 7 DK Lillee (AUS) 1971-1984 133 22060 10638 458 7/83 11/123 23.22 2.89 48.1
11 0 JN Gillespie (AUS) 1996-2006 169 19402 10430 402 7/37 9/80 25.94 3.22 48.2
5 0 BA Stokes (ENG) 2011-2023 254 15193 10311 297 6/22 8/161 34.71 4.07 51.1
8 1 CR Woakes (ENG) 2011-2023 199 14849 10254 349 6/17 11/102 29.38 4.14 42.5
3 0 SR Waugh (AUS) 1985-2004 493 16688 10206 287 5/28 8/169 35.56 3.66 58.1
16 0 RGD Willis (ENG) 1971-1984 154 20952 10158 405 8/43 9/92 25.08 2.90 51.7
4 0 RAS Lakmal (SL) 2009-2022 167 16532 10096 288 5/47 7/80 35.05 3.66 57.4
1 0 KMDN Kulasekara (SL) 2003-2017 263 13061 10075 313 5/22 8/58 32.18 4.62 41.7

Cricket Record for Most Runs Conceded in Career: ODI


4510PlayerSpanMatInnsBallsOversMdnsRunsWktsBBIAveEconSR
4 9 - Shahid Afridi (Asia/ICC/PAK) 1996-2015 398 372 17670 2945.0 76 13632 395 7/12 34.51 4.62 44.73
15 10 - M Muralidaran (Asia/ICC/SL) 1993-2011 350 341 18811 3135.1 198 12326 534 7/30 23.08 3.93 35.22
8 4 - ST Jayasuriya (Asia/SL) 1989-2011 445 368 14874 2479.0 45 11871 323 6/29 36.75 4.78 46.04
17 6 - Wasim Akram (PAK) 1984-2003 356 351 18186 3031.0 237 11812 502 5/15 23.52 3.89 36.22
9 4 - WPUJC Vaas (Asia/SL) 1994-2008 322 320 15775 2629.1 279 11014 400 8/19 27.53 4.18 39.43
8 2 - A Kumble (Asia/IND) 1990-2007 271 265 14496 2416.0 109 10412 337 6/12 30.89 4.30 43.01
14 13 - Waqar Younis (PAK) 1989-2003 262 258 12698 2116.2 143 9919 416 7/36 23.84 4.68 30.52
11 8 - SL Malinga (SL) 2004-2019 226 220 10936 1822.4 103 9760 338 6/38 28.87 5.35 32.35
8 2 - DL Vettori (ICC/NZ) 1997-2015 295 277 14060 2343.2 99 9674 305 5/7 31.71 4.12 46.09
12 5 - SM Pollock (Afr/ICC/SA) 1996-2008 303 297 15712 2618.4 313 9631 393 6/35 24.50 3.67 39.97
10 4 - Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) 2006-2023 247 241 12575 2095.5 101 9360 317 5/29 29.52 4.46 39.66
2 3 - Harbhajan Singh (Asia/IND) 1998-2015 236 227 12479 2079.5 83 8973 269 5/31 33.35 4.31 46.39
7 1 - Mashrafe Mortaza (Asia/BAN) 2001-2020 220 220 10922 1820.2 123 8893 270 6/26 32.93 4.88 40.45
14 9 - B Lee (AUS) 2000-2012 221 217 11185 1864.1 141 8877 380 5/22 23.36 4.76 29.43
7 3 - J Srinath (IND) 1991-2003 229 227 11935 1989.1 137 8847 315 5/23 28.08 4.44 37.88
2 2 - JH Kallis (Afr/ICC/SA) 1996-2014 328 283 10750 1791.4 79 8680 273 5/30 31.79 4.84 39.37
8 3 - Abdul Razzaq (Asia/PAK) 1996-2011 265 254 10941 1823.3 107 8564 269 6/35 31.83 4.69 40.67
9 7 - GD McGrath (AUS/ICC) 1993-2007 250 248 12970 2161.4 279 8391 381 7/15 22.02 3.88 34.04
7 1 - Z Khan (Asia/IND) 2000-2012 200 197 10097 1682.5 117 8301 282 5/42 29.43 4.93 35.80
10 2 - AB Agarkar (IND) 1998-2007 191 188 9484 1580.4 100 8021 288 6/42 27.85 5.07 32.93
7 2 - RA Jadeja (IND) 2009-2023 197 189 9750 1625.0 56 7936 220 5/33 36.07 4.88 44.31
11 2 - JM Anderson (ENG) 2002-2015 194 191 9584 1597.2 125 7861 269 5/23 29.22 4.92 35.62
2 1 - CZ Harris (NZ) 1990-2004 250 232 10667 1777.5 82 7613 203 5/42 37.50 4.28 52.54
12 1 - SK Warne (AUS/ICC) 1993-2005 194 191 10642 1773.4 110 7541 293 5/33 25.73 4.25 36.32
5 3 - TG Southee (NZ) 2008-2023 161 159 8075 1345.5 80 7448 221 7/33 33.70 5.53 36.53
7 1 - HH Streak (Afr/ZIM) 1993-2005 189 185 9468 1578.0 114 7129 239 5/32 29.82 4.51 39.61
3 - - CL Hooper (WI) 1987-2003 227 203 9573 1595.3 53 6958 193 4/34 36.05 4.36 49.60
3 1 - N Kapil Dev (IND) 1978-1994 225 221 11202 1867.0 235 6945 253 5/43 27.45 3.71 44.27
6 1 - CA Walsh (WI) 1985-2000 205 204 10822 1803.4 185 6918 227 5/1 30.47 3.83 47.67
4 2 - SR Tendulkar (IND) 1989-2012 463 270 8054 1342.2 24 6850 154 5/32 44.48 5.10 52.29
3 - - SR Waugh (AUS) 1986-2002 325 207 8883 1480.3 56 6761 195 4/33 34.67 4.56 45.55
4 1 - KMDN Kulasekara (SL) 2003-2017 184 181 8263 1377.1 106 6751 199 5/22 33.92 4.90 41.52
3 1 - CL Cairns (ICC/NZ) 1991-2006 215 186 8168 1361.2 80 6594 201 5/42 32.80 4.84 40.63
8 4 - M Ntini (ICC/SA) 1998-2009 173 171 8687 1447.5 123 6559 266 6/22 24.65 4.53 32.65
8 1 - KD Mills (NZ) 2001-2015 170 169 8230 1371.4 127 6485 240 5/25 27.02 4.72 34.29
8 2 - AU Rashid (ENG) 2009-2023 135 129 6789 1131.3 12 6377 199 5/27 32.04 5.63 34.11
3 1 - BKV Prasad (IND) 1994-2001 161 160 8129 1354.5 79 6332 196 5/27 32.30 4.67 41.47
11 6 - Saqlain Mushtaq (PAK) 1995-2003 169 165 8770 1461.4 66 6275 288 5/20 21.78 4.29 30.45
2 1 - P Utseya (ZIM) 2004-2015 164 160 8571 1428.3 65 6239 133 5/36 46.90 4.36 64.44
10 2 - D Gough (ENG/ICC) 1994-2006 159 156 8470 1411.4 120 6209 235 5/44 26.42 4.39 36.04
1 - - Shoaib Malik (PAK) 1999-2019 287 217 7958 1326.2 38 6192 158 4/19 39.18 4.66 50.36
6 4 - Shoaib Akhtar (Asia/ICC/PAK) 1998-2011 163 162 7764 1294.0 99 6169 247 6/16 24.97 4.76 31.43
5 4 - Abdur Razzak (BAN) 2004-2014 153 152 7965 1327.3 70 6065 207 5/29 29.29 4.56 38.47
9 3 - MG Johnson (AUS) 2005-2015 153 150 7489 1248.1 74 6038 239 6/31 25.26 4.83 31.33
11 2 - AA Donald (SA) 1991-2003 164 162 8561 1426.5 101 5926 272 6/23 21.78 4.15 31.47
3 1 - CH Gayle (ICC/WI) 1999-2019 301 199 7424 1237.2 38 5926 167 5/46 35.48 4.78 44.45
5 2 - JO Holder (WI) 2013-2023 138 134 6402 1067.0 64 5878 159 5/27 36.96 5.50 40.26
6 1 - DJ Bravo (WI) 2004-2014 164 150 6511 1085.1 38 5874 199 6/43 29.51 5.41 32.71
1 6 - L Klusener (SA) 1996-2004 171 164 7336 1222.4 46 5751 192 6/49 29.95 4.70 38.20
5 4 - NLTC Perera (SL) 2009-2021 166 157 5900 983.2 28 5740 175 6/44 32.80 5.83 33.71
2 4 - Aaqib Javed (PAK) 1988-1998 163 159 8012 1335.2 98 5721 182 7/37 31.43 4.28 44.02
3 1 - CRD Fernando (Asia/SL) 2001-2012 147 141 6507 1084.3 53 5648 187 6/27 30.20 5.20 34.79
6 4 - CEL Ambrose (WI) 1988-2000 176 175 9353 1558.5 192 5429 225 5/17 24.12 3.48 41.56
12 9 - MA Starc (AUS) 2010-2023 121 121 6240 1040.0 50 5420 236 6/28 22.96 5.21 26.44
1 - - Mohammad Hafeez (PAK) 2003-2019 218 177 7733 1288.5 48 5400 139 4/41 38.84 4.18 55.63
9 1 - SCJ Broad (ENG) 2006-2016 121 121 6109 1018.1 56 5364 178 5/23 30.13 5.26 34.32
3 1 - Mushtaq Ahmed (PAK) 1989-2003 144 142 7543 1257.1 51 5361 161 5/36 33.29 4.26 46.85
3 - - SR Watson (AUS) 2002-2015 190 163 6466 1077.4 35 5342 168 4/36 31.79 4.95 38.48
2 - - MM Ali (ENG) 2014-2023 138 128 5988 998.0 13 5311 111 4/46 47.84 5.32 53.94
4 2 - Umar Gul (PAK) 2003-2016 130 128 6064 1010.4 68 5253 179 6/42 29.34 5.19 33.87
4 - - Mohammad Nabi (AFG) 2009-2023 156 151 7314 1219.0 47 5229 162 4/30 32.27 4.28 45.14
11 3 - CR Woakes (ENG) 2011-2023 122 118 5737 956.1 52 5193 173 6/45 30.01 5.43 33.16
1 - - R Ashwin (IND) 2010-2023 116 114 6303 1050.3 37 5180 156 4/25 33.20 4.93 40.40
10 6 - TA Boult (NZ) 2012-2023 114 113 6180 1030.0 76 5146 211 7/34 24.38 4.99 29.28
5 2 - IK Pathan (IND) 2004-2012 120 118 5855 975.5 53 5142 173 5/27 29.72 5.26 33.84
4 3 - DW Steyn (Afr/SA) 2005-2019 125 124 6256 1042.4 71 5087 196 6/39 25.95 4.87 31.91
3 2 - JDP Oram (NZ) 2001-2012 160 154 6911 1151.5 93 5047 173 5/26 29.17 4.38 39.94
4 1 - CJ McDermott (AUS) 1985-1996 138 138 7461 1243.3 101 5018 203 5/44 24.71 4.03 36.75
1 - - HDPK Dharmasena (SL) 1994-2004 141 134 7009 1168.1 40 4998 138 4/37 36.21 4.27 50.78
5 2 - A Nehra (Asia/IND) 2001-2011 120 120 5751 958.3 55 4981 157 6/23 31.72 5.19 36.63
2 1 - A Symonds (AUS) 1998-2009 198 158 5935 989.1 30 4955 133 5/18 37.25 5.00 44.62
4 1 - B Kumar (IND) 2012-2022 121 120 5847 974.3 68 4951 141 5/42 35.11 5.08 41.46
3 1 - Imran Khan (PAK) 1974-1992 175 153 7461 - 124 4844 182 6/14 26.61 3.89 40.99
4 1 - SB Styris (NZ) 1999-2011 188 161 6114 1019.0 39 4839 137 6/25 35.32 4.74 44.62
4 1 - UDU Chandana (SL) 1994-2007 147 136 6142 1023.4 20 4818 151 5/61 31.90 4.70 40.67
2 3 - Azhar Mahmood (PAK) 1996-2007 143 139 6242 1040.2 58 4813 123 6/18 39.13 4.62 50.74
3 - - TM Dilshan (SL) 1999-2016 330 204 5880 980.0 22 4778 106 4/4 45.07 4.87 55.47
7 2 - M Morkel (Afr/SA) 2007-2018 117 114 5760 960.0 47 4761 188 5/21 25.32 4.95 30.63
3 1 - Mohammad Rafique (Asia/BAN) 1995-2007 125 124 6414 1069.0 63 4739 125 5/47 37.91 4.43 51.31
2 1 - RJ Shastri (IND) 1981-1992 150 136 6613 1102.1 56 4650 129 5/15 36.04 4.21 51.26
11 1 - A Zampa (AUS) 2016-2023 96 96 5052 842.0 14 4641 165 5/35 28.12 5.51 30.61
10 5 - Mohammed Shami (IND) 2013-2023 101 100 4985 830.5 51 4618 195 7/57 23.68 5.55 25.56
4 2 - M Prabhakar (IND) 1984-1996 130 127 6360 1060.0 76 4534 157 5/33 28.87 4.27 40.50
7 1 - Rubel Hossain (BAN) 2009-2021 104 102 4678 779.4 29 4427 129 6/26 34.31 5.67 36.26
6 2 - K Rabada (SA) 2015-2023 101 99 5171 861.5 60 4361 157 6/16 27.77 5.06 32.93
5 - - TM Odoyo (Afr/KENYA) 1996-2014 136 129 5649 941.3 77 4335 145 4/25 29.89 4.60 38.95
1 - - GP Wickramasinghe (SL) 1990-2002 134 132 5720 953.2 49 4321 109 4/48 39.64 4.53 52.47
7 2 - Kuldeep Yadav (IND) 2017-2023 101 98 5126 854.2 29 4319 167 6/25 25.86 5.05 30.69
7 3 - Imran Tahir (SA) 2011-2019 107 104 5541 923.3 38 4297 173 7/45 24.83 4.65 32.02
3 1 - PD Collingwood (ENG) 2001-2011 197 151 5186 864.2 14 4294 111 6/31 38.68 4.96 46.72
2 1 - Yuvraj Singh (Asia/IND) 2000-2017 304 161 5048 841.2 18 4294 111 5/31 38.68 5.10 45.47
1 - - E Chigumbura (Afr/ZIM) 2004-2018 213 132 4339 723.1 23 4274 101 4/28 42.31 5.91 42.96
5 2 - NW Bracken (AUS) 2001-2009 116 116 5759 959.5 90 4240 174 5/47 24.36 4.41 33.09
6 - - MD Marshall (WI) 1980-1992 136 134 7175 1195.5 122 4233 157 4/18 26.96 3.53 45.70
1 2 - IVA Richards (WI) 1975-1991 187 131 5644 - 26 4228 118 6/41 35.83 4.49 47.83
2 - - GW Flower (ZIM) 1992-2010 221 156 5462 910.2 11 4225 104 4/32 40.62 4.64 52.51
3 3 - M Dillon (WI) 1997-2005 108 107 5480 913.2 70 4218 130 5/29 32.44 4.61 42.15
3 2 - GB Hogg (AUS) 1996-2008 123 113 5564 927.2 37 4188 156 5/32 26.84 4.51 35.66
5 5 - Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) 2015-2023 101 100 4867 811.1 34 4185 161 6/43 25.99 5.15 30.22
6 2 - Saeed Ajmal (PAK) 2008-2015 113 112 6000 1000.0 50 4182 184 5/24 22.72 4.18 32.60

Cricket Record for Most Runs Conceded in Career: T20i


4510PlayerSpanMatInnsBallsOversMdnsRunsWktsBBIAveEconSR
1 2 - TG Southee (NZ) 2008-2023 114 112 2492 415.2 5 3402 144 5/18 23.62 8.19 17.30
5 2 - Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) 2006-2023 117 115 2535 422.3 3 2869 140 5/20 20.49 6.79 18.10
3 - - IS Sodhi (NZ) 2014-2023 102 99 2119 353.1 - 2822 126 4/28 22.39 7.99 16.81
3 - - CJ Jordan (ENG) 2014-2023 88 87 1828 304.4 2 2658 96 4/6 27.68 8.72 19.04
2 - - AU Rashid (ENG) 2009-2023 99 95 2072 345.2 4 2574 98 4/2 26.26 7.45 21.14
3 - - Mohammad Nabi (AFG) 2010-2023 109 103 1990 331.4 5 2427 87 4/10 27.89 7.31 22.87
2 1 - YS Chahal (IND) 2016-2023 80 79 1764 294.0 2 2409 96 6/25 25.09 8.19 18.37
3 - - Shahid Afridi (ICC/PAK) 2006-2018 99 97 2168 361.2 4 2396 98 4/11 24.44 6.63 22.12
3 - - Shadab Khan (PAK) 2017-2023 92 88 1951 325.1 3 2301 104 4/8 22.12 7.07 18.75
3 1 - Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) 2015-2023 85 84 1816 302.4 6 2294 103 5/22 22.27 7.57 17.63
1 2 - SL Malinga (SL) 2006-2020 84 83 1799 299.5 1 2225 107 5/6 20.79 7.42 16.81
2 - - MJ Santner (NZ) 2015-2023 90 89 1868 311.2 2 2206 100 4/11 22.06 7.08 18.68
3 2 - B Kumar (IND) 2012-2022 87 86 1791 298.3 10 2079 90 5/4 23.10 6.96 19.90
3 - - DJ Bravo (WI) 2006-2021 91 77 1505 250.5 - 2036 78 4/19 26.10 8.11 19.29
3 - - HH Pandya (IND) 2016-2023 92 81 1433 238.5 1 1950 73 4/16 26.71 8.16 19.63
4 2 - Rashid Khan (AFG/ICC) 2015-2023 82 82 1874 312.2 1 1925 130 5/3 14.80 6.16 14.41
3 - - MR Adair (IRE) 2019-2023 71 71 1499 249.5 2 1920 98 4/13 19.59 7.68 15.29
1 - - GH Dockrell (IRE) 2010-2023 125 88 1562 260.2 1 1869 82 4/20 22.79 7.17 19.04
- 1 - A Zampa (AUS) 2016-2023 74 73 1589 264.5 1 1856 82 5/19 22.63 7.00 19.37
3 - - Haris Rauf (PAK) 2020-2023 62 60 1344 224.0 1 1802 83 4/18 21.71 8.04 16.19
- - - K Rabada (SA) 2014-2023 56 56 1207 201.1 1 1733 58 3/20 29.87 8.61 20.81
2 - - SM Sharif (SCOT) 2012-2023 63 62 1285 214.1 1 1730 72 4/24 24.02 8.07 17.84
- - - NLTC Perera (ICC/SL/World) 2010-2021 84 67 1102 183.4 1 1717 51 3/24 33.66 9.34 21.60
2 - - JB Little (IRE) 2016-2023 60 59 1316 219.2 2 1678 68 4/23 24.67 7.65 19.35
2 1 - T Shamsi (SA) 2017-2023 63 63 1360 226.4 1 1676 76 5/24 22.05 7.39 17.89
1 - - MA Starc (AUS) 2012-2022 58 58 1314 219.0 2 1673 73 4/20 22.91 7.63 18.00
2 - - R Ashwin (IND) 2010-2022 65 65 1452 242.0 3 1672 72 4/8 23.22 6.90 20.16
2 - - TA Boult (NZ) 2013-2022 55 55 1257 209.3 2 1647 74 4/13 22.25 7.86 16.98
2 1 - JO Holder (WI) 2014-2023 55 52 1150 191.4 2 1577 57 5/27 27.66 8.22 20.17
2 - - KMDN Kulasekara (SL) 2008-2017 58 58 1231 205.1 6 1530 66 4/31 23.18 7.45 18.65
1 - - Mashrafe Mortaza (BAN) 2006-2017 54 53 1139 189.5 1 1527 42 4/19 36.35 8.04 27.11
4 - - Saeed Ajmal (PAK) 2009-2015 64 63 1430 238.2 2 1516 85 4/19 17.83 6.36 16.82
3 - - SO Ngoche (KENYA) 2010-2023 72 70 1450 241.4 4 1516 86 4/14 17.62 6.27 16.86
1 1 - WD Parnell (SA) 2009-2023 56 55 1094 182.2 4 1513 59 5/30 25.64 8.29 18.54
1 - - PVD Chameera (SL) 2015-2022 52 52 1118 186.2 - 1507 52 4/17 28.98 8.08 21.50
1 - - SCJ Broad (ENG) 2006-2014 56 55 1173 195.3 2 1491 65 4/24 22.93 7.62 18.04
3 - - Bilal Khan (OMA) 2015-2023 64 63 1381 230.1 7 1489 92 4/19 16.18 6.46 15.01
1 - - Aizaz Khan (HKG) 2014-2023 60 60 1185 197.3 4 1485 72 4/26 20.62 7.51 16.45
- - - JJ Bumrah (IND) 2016-2023 62 61 1331 221.5 10 1455 74 3/11 19.66 6.55 17.98
1 - - Shaheen Shah Afridi (PAK) 2018-2023 52 52 1143 190.3 2 1455 64 4/22 22.73 7.63 17.85
- - - Sohail Tanvir (PAK) 2007-2017 57 57 1214 202.2 3 1454 54 3/12 26.92 7.18 22.48
- - - RA Jadeja (IND) 2009-2022 64 62 1237 206.1 4 1453 51 3/15 28.49 7.04 24.25
- - - TL Chatara (ZIM) 2010-2023 56 56 1204 200.4 3 1450 62 3/7 23.38 7.22 19.41
4 2 - Umar Gul (PAK) 2007-2016 60 60 1203 200.3 2 1443 85 5/6 16.97 7.19 14.15
2 - - CA Young (IRE) 2015-2023 56 54 1088 181.2 1 1442 60 4/13 24.03 7.95 18.13
2 - - PWH de Silva (SL) 2019-2023 58 56 1252 208.4 1 1438 91 4/9 15.80 6.89 13.75
1 1 - Imad Wasim (PAK) 2015-2023 66 65 1356 226.0 4 1416 65 5/14 21.78 6.26 20.86
1 - - Hasan Ali (PAK) 2016-2022 50 49 1015 169.1 5 1414 60 4/18 23.56 8.35 16.91
3 1 - Karan KC (NEP) 2015-2023 55 55 1107 184.3 5 1412 79 5/21 17.87 7.65 14.01
2 - - Taskin Ahmed (BAN) 2014-2023 54 52 1096 182.4 3 1411 52 4/16 27.13 7.72 21.07
1 1 - MRJ Watt (SCOT) 2015-2023 58 56 1218 203.0 4 1407 69 5/27 20.39 6.93 17.65
2 - - Zahoor Khan (UAE) 2017-2023 57 57 1239 206.3 1 1406 72 4/16 19.52 6.80 17.20
1 - - Mohammad Hafeez (PAK) 2006-2021 119 79 1261 210.1 3 1388 61 4/10 22.75 6.60 20.67
- - - AD Russell (WI) 2011-2021 67 56 891 148.3 - 1364 39 3/43 34.97 9.18 22.84
2 - - PA van Meekeren (NED) 2013-2022 58 56 1165 194.1 2 1358 64 4/11 21.21 6.99 18.20
- - - PJ Cummins (AUS) 2011-2022 50 50 1098 183.0 3 1350 55 3/15 24.54 7.37 19.96
2 - - BJ McCarthy (IRE) 2017-2023 44 44 929 154.5 2 1343 44 4/30 30.52 8.67 21.11
- - - SC Williams (ZIM) 2006-2023 73 66 1116 186.0 - 1294 44 3/15 29.40 6.95 25.36
1 - - PM Seelaar (NED) 2008-2021 77 64 1132 188.4 4 1290 58 4/19 22.24 6.83 19.51
1 - - Rohan Mustafa (UAE) 2014-2023 58 56 1106 184.2 3 1283 61 4/18 21.03 6.96 18.13
- - - Z Bimenyimana (RWN) 2021-2023 60 58 1046 174.2 4 1282 55 3/7 23.30 7.35 19.01
3 - - K Irakoze (RWN) 2021-2023 66 65 1176 196.0 5 1280 65 4/20 19.69 6.53 18.09
2 - - NL McCullum (NZ) 2007-2016 63 59 1123 187.1 - 1278 58 4/16 22.03 6.82 19.36
3 - - M Akayezu (RWN) 2021-2023 63 53 970 161.4 3 1274 62 4/9 20.54 7.88 15.64
1 - - Mohammad Amir (PAK) 2009-2020 50 50 1079 179.5 5 1263 59 4/13 21.40 7.02 18.28
1 1 - Waseem Abbas (MLT) 2019-2023 46 46 1008 168.0 2 1263 59 5/37 21.40 7.51 17.08
- - - Mohammad Nawaz (PAK) 2016-2023 57 54 1030 171.4 1 1258 47 3/5 26.76 7.32 21.91
1 - - SS Cottrell (WI) 2014-2023 45 44 918 153.0 4 1244 52 4/28 23.92 8.13 17.65
2 1 - S Lamichhane (ICC/NEP) 2018-2023 52 52 1175 195.5 5 1233 98 5/9 12.58 6.29 11.98
- - - KD Mills (NZ) 2005-2014 42 42 897 149.3 1 1228 43 3/26 28.55 8.21 20.86
- - - Simi Singh (IRE) 2018-2022 53 53 965 160.5 - 1225 44 3/9 27.84 7.61 21.93
- - - WB Rankin (ENG/IRE) 2009-2020 50 49 1068 178.0 2 1219 55 3/16 22.16 6.84 19.41
1 1 - AF Milne (NZ) 2010-2023 44 43 911 151.5 3 1218 47 5/26 25.91 8.02 19.38
- - - Sompal Kami (NEP) 2014-2023 55 55 1060 176.4 4 1218 52 3/20 23.42 6.89 20.38
2 - - Sikandar Raza (ZIM) 2013-2023 76 65 1029 171.3 2 1217 50 4/8 24.34 7.09 20.58
2 1 - L Ngidi (SA) 2017-2023 40 40 785 130.5 - 1214 60 5/39 20.23 9.27 13.08
5 - - H Ssenyondo (UGA) 2019-2023 67 63 1318 219.4 6 1204 72 4/4 16.72 5.48 18.30
- - - AD Mathews (SL) 2009-2021 78 61 1029 171.3 4 1200 38 3/16 31.57 6.99 27.07
1 - - Junaid Siddique (UAE) 2019-2023 44 44 968 161.2 2 1195 54 4/12 22.12 7.40 17.92
- - - Janak Prakash (SGP) 2019-2023 40 40 824 137.2 1 1192 44 3/15 27.09 8.67 18.72
2 - - M Morkel (SA/World) 2007-2017 44 44 952 158.4 3 1191 47 4/17 25.34 7.50 20.25
1 - - KA Pollard (WI) 2008-2022 101 63 856 142.4 - 1188 42 4/25 28.28 8.32 20.38
- - - MM Ali (ENG) 2014-2023 78 61 861 143.3 1 1188 43 3/24 27.62 8.27 20.02
1 - - SR Watson (AUS) 2006-2016 58 49 930 155.0 2 1187 48 4/15 24.72 7.65 19.37
4 - - JR Hazlewood (AUS) 2013-2022 41 41 922 153.4 4 1181 58 4/12 20.36 7.68 15.89
1 - - DJ Willey (ENG) 2015-2022 43 43 865 144.1 1 1180 51 4/7 23.13 8.18 16.96
1 - - S Badree (WI/World) 2012-2018 52 52 1146 191.0 4 1180 56 4/15 21.07 6.17 20.46
- 1 - Ahmed Raza (UAE) 2014-2022 55 54 1068 178.0 2 1178 37 5/19 31.83 6.61 28.86
2 - - DW Steyn (SA) 2007-2020 47 47 1015 169.1 3 1175 64 4/9 18.35 6.94 15.85
1 - - JW Dernbach (ENG/ITA) 2011-2021 40 39 826 137.4 1 1170 44 4/22 26.59 8.49 18.77
1 - - Arshdeep Singh (IND) 2022-2023 39 39 803 133.5 1 1150 56 4/37 20.53 8.59 14.33
1 - - KJ O'Brien (IRE) 2008-2021 110 52 917 152.5 - 1149 58 4/45 19.81 7.51 15.81
1 - - Ehsan Khan (HKG) 2016-2023 51 51 1134 189.0 2 1148 68 4/24 16.88 6.07 16.67
- - - GJ Maxwell (AUS) 2012-2023 100 68 883 147.1 - 1144 39 3/10 29.33 7.77 22.64
2 1 - A Bohara (NEP) 2019-2023 48 47 978 163.0 2 1134 64 6/11 17.71 6.95 15.28
1 - - LM Jongwe (ZIM) 2015-2023 51 46 804 134.0 - 1124 55 4/18 20.43 8.38 14.61
- - - AR Patel (IND) 2015-2023 48 46 883 147.1 1 1116 41 3/9 27.21 7.58 21.53
1 1 - DJG Sammy (WI/World) 2007-2017 68 59 916 152.4 - 1116 44 5/26 25.36 7.31 20.81
1 - - SP Narine (WI) 2012-2019 51 49 1102 183.4 1 1105 52 4/12 21.25 6.01 21.19
3 - - S Muniandy (MAL) 2019-2023 64 43 757 126.1 - 1085 45 4/13 24.11 8.59 16.82

Cricket Record for Most Runs Conceded in Career: Test


4510PlayerSpanMatInnsBallsOversMdnsRunsWktsBBIAveEconSR
31 35 8 A Kumble (IND) 1990-2008 132 236 40850 6808.2 1576 18355 619 10/74 29.65 2.69 65.99
32 32 3 JM Anderson (ENG) 2003-2023 183 341 39217 6536.1 1700 18234 690 7/42 26.42 2.78 56.83
45 67 22 M Muralidaran (ICC/SL) 1992-2010 133 230 44039 7339.5 1794 18180 800 9/51 22.72 2.47 55.04
48 37 10 SK Warne (AUS) 1992-2007 145 273 40705 6784.1 1761 17995 708 8/71 25.41 2.65 57.49
28 20 3 SCJ Broad (ENG) 2007-2023 167 309 33698 5616.2 1304 16719 604 8/15 27.68 2.97 55.79
22 23 4 NM Lyon (AUS) 2011-2023 122 228 31422 5237.0 1013 15379 496 8/50 31.00 2.93 63.35
16 25 5 Harbhajan Singh (IND) 1998-2015 103 190 28580 4763.2 871 13537 417 8/84 32.46 2.84 68.53
17 23 2 N Kapil Dev (IND) 1978-1994 131 227 27740 4623.2 1060 12867 434 9/83 29.64 2.78 63.91
32 22 3 CA Walsh (WI) 1984-2001 132 242 30019 5003.1 1144 12688 519 7/37 24.44 2.53 57.84
19 20 3 DL Vettori (ICC/NZ) 1997-2014 113 187 28814 4802.2 1197 12441 362 7/87 34.36 2.59 79.59
28 29 3 GD McGrath (AUS) 1993-2007 124 243 29248 4874.4 1470 12186 563 8/24 21.64 2.49 51.95
20 34 9 HMRKB Herath (SL) 1999-2018 93 170 25993 4332.1 814 12157 433 9/127 28.07 2.80 60.03
24 34 8 R Ashwin (IND) 2011-2023 94 178 25113 4185.3 871 11569 489 7/59 23.65 2.76 51.35
19 18 4 M Ntini (SA) 1998-2009 101 190 20834 3472.2 759 11242 390 7/37 28.82 3.23 53.42
17 27 4 IT Botham (ENG) 1977-1992 102 168 21815 - 788 10878 383 8/34 28.40 2.99 56.95
19 15 1 TG Southee (NZ) 2008-2023 95* 180 21735 3622.3 837 10779 371 7/64 29.05 2.97 58.58
20 12 2 WPUJC Vaas (SL) 1994-2009 111 194 23438 3906.2 895 10501 355 7/71 29.58 2.68 66.02
15 11 1 Z Khan (IND) 2000-2014 92 165 18785 3130.5 624 10247 311 7/87 32.94 3.27 60.40
10 11 1 I Sharma (IND) 2007-2021 105 188 19160 3193.2 640 10078 311 7/74 32.40 3.15 61.60
27 26 5 DW Steyn (SA) 2004-2019 93 171 18608 3101.2 660 10077 439 7/51 22.95 3.24 42.38
20 25 5 Wasim Akram (PAK) 1985-2002 104 181 22627 3771.1 871 9779 414 7/119 23.62 2.59 54.65
23 16 1 SM Pollock (SA) 1995-2008 108 202 24353 4058.5 1222 9733 421 7/87 23.11 2.39 57.84
25 36 9 Sir RJ Hadlee (NZ) 1973-1990 86 150 21918 - 809 9611 431 9/52 22.29 2.63 50.85
17 10 - B Lee (AUS) 1999-2008 76 150 16531 2755.1 547 9554 310 5/30 30.81 3.46 53.32
7 5 - JH Kallis (ICC/SA) 1995-2013 166 272 20232 3372.0 848 9535 292 6/54 32.65 2.82 69.28
18 14 2 MA Starc (AUS) 2011-2023 82 156 16242 2707.0 521 9193 333 6/50 27.60 3.39 48.77
8 15 2 Danish Kaneria (PAK) 2000-2010 61 112 17697 2949.3 517 9082 261 7/77 34.79 3.07 67.80
11 18 2 LR Gibbs (WI) 1958-1976 79 148 27115 - 1313 8989 309 8/38 29.09 1.98 87.75
16 12 3 MG Johnson (AUS) 2007-2015 73 140 16001 2666.5 514 8891 313 8/61 28.40 3.33 51.12
28 22 5 Waqar Younis (PAK) 1989-2003 87 154 16224 2704.0 516 8788 373 7/76 23.56 3.25 43.49
18 10 1 TA Boult (NZ) 2011-2022 78 149 17417 2902.5 656 8717 317 6/30 27.49 3.00 54.94
18 8 - M Morkel (SA) 2006-2018 86 160 16498 2749.4 605 8550 309 6/23 27.66 3.10 53.39
21 22 3 CEL Ambrose (WI) 1988-2000 98 179 22103 3683.5 1001 8501 405 8/45 20.99 2.30 54.57
23 23 7 DK Lillee (AUS) 1971-1984 70 132 18467 - 652 8493 355 7/83 23.92 2.75 52.01
17 14 2 CJ McDermott (AUS) 1984-1996 71 124 16586 2764.2 579 8332 291 8/97 28.63 3.01 56.99
17 23 6 Imran Khan (PAK) 1971-1992 88 142 19458 - 727 8258 362 8/58 22.81 2.54 53.75
12 16 - RGD Willis (ENG) 1971-1984 90 165 17357 - 554 8190 325 8/43 25.20 2.83 53.40
8 6 - GS Sobers (WI) 1954-1974 93 159 21599 - 974 7999 235 6/73 34.03 2.22 91.91
10 10 1 CS Martin (NZ) 2000-2013 71 126 14026 2337.4 486 7878 233 6/26 33.81 3.37 60.19
19 22 4 MD Marshall (WI) 1978-1991 81 151 17584 2930.4 614 7876 376 7/22 20.94 2.68 46.76
12 15 5 Abdul Qadir (PAK) 1977-1990 67 111 17126 - 608 7742 236 9/56 32.80 2.71 72.56
13 17 6 DL Underwood (ENG) 1966-1982 86 151 21862 - 1239 7674 297 8/51 25.83 2.10 73.60
15 16 3 Yasir Shah (PAK) 2014-2022 48 89 14255 2375.5 359 7657 244 8/41 31.38 3.22 58.42
14 17 3 GP Swann (ENG) 2008-2013 60 109 15349 2558.1 493 7642 255 6/65 29.96 2.98 60.19
13 14 1 BS Bedi (IND) 1966-1979 67 118 21364 - 1096 7637 266 7/98 28.71 2.14 80.31
13 5 1 MM Ali (ENG) 2014-2023 68 119 12610 2101.4 293 7612 204 6/53 37.31 3.62 61.81
13 7 1 MJ Hoggard (ENG) 2000-2008 67 122 13909 2318.1 493 7564 248 7/61 30.50 3.26 56.08
11 3 - A Flintoff (ENG/ICC) 1998-2009 79 137 14951 2491.5 507 7410 226 5/58 32.78 2.97 66.15
14 11 1 KAJ Roach (WI) 2009-2023 79 143 14229 2371.3 520 7362 265 6/48 27.78 3.10 53.69
11 20 3 AA Donald (SA) 1992-2002 72 129 15519 2586.3 661 7344 330 8/71 22.25 2.83 47.02
7 16 3 GD McKenzie (AUS) 1961-1971 60 113 17681 - 547 7328 246 8/71 29.78 2.48 71.87
10 19 2 Shakib Al Hasan (BAN) 2007-2023 66 111 14775 2462.3 470 7238 233 7/36 31.06 2.93 63.41
12 16 2 BS Chandrasekhar (IND) 1964-1979 58 97 15963 - 584 7199 242 8/79 29.74 2.70 65.96
8 10 1 J Srinath (IND) 1991-2002 67 121 15104 2517.2 599 7196 236 8/86 30.49 2.85 64.00
11 8 1 SJ Harmison (ENG/ICC) 2002-2009 63 115 13375 2229.1 431 7192 226 7/12 31.82 3.22 59.18
13 9 - N Wagner (NZ) 2012-2023 63 120 13581 2263.3 466 7095 258 7/39 27.50 3.13 52.63
9 13 1 AR Caddick (ENG) 1993-2003 62 105 13558 2259.4 501 6999 234 7/46 29.91 3.09 57.94
8 8 - PM Siddle (AUS) 2008-2019 67 126 13907 2317.5 615 6777 221 6/54 30.66 2.92 62.92
8 8 - JN Gillespie (AUS) 1996-2006 71 137 14234 2372.2 630 6770 259 7/37 26.13 2.85 54.95
16 16 1 R Benaud (AUS) 1952-1964 63 116 19108 - 805 6704 248 7/72 27.03 2.10 77.04
19 17 3 FS Trueman (ENG) 1952-1965 67 127 15178 - 522 6625 307 8/31 21.57 2.61 49.43
12 12 2 RA Jadeja (IND) 2012-2023 67 128 16354 2725.4 682 6620 275 7/42 24.07 2.42 59.46
14 9 - D Gough (ENG) 1994-2003 58 95 11821 1970.1 369 6503 229 6/42 28.39 3.30 51.62
11 13 1 CL Cairns (NZ) 1989-2004 62 104 11698 1949.4 414 6410 218 7/27 29.40 3.28 53.66
12 6 - Mohammed Shami (IND) 2013-2023 64 122 11515 1919.1 364 6346 229 6/56 27.71 3.30 50.28
8 4 - BA Stokes (ENG) 2013-2023 97 146 11471 1911.5 343 6318 197 6/22 32.07 3.30 58.22
9 9 1 JB Statham (ENG) 1951-1965 70 129 16056 - 595 6261 252 7/39 24.84 2.33 63.71
14 13 4 K Rabada (SA) 2015-2023 60 108 11117 1852.5 369 6257 280 7/112 22.34 3.37 39.70
3 12 - FH Edwards (WI) 2003-2012 55 97 9602 1600.2 183 6249 165 7/87 37.87 3.90 58.19
8 10 - JR Hazlewood (AUS) 2014-2023 63 118 13327 2221.1 558 6242 238 6/67 26.22 2.81 55.99
7 4 - RAS Lakmal (SL) 2010-2022 70 122 12443 2073.5 439 6232 171 5/47 36.44 3.00 72.76
12 13 3 Saqlain Mushtaq (PAK) 1995-2004 49 86 14070 2345.0 541 6206 208 8/164 29.83 2.64 67.64
11 2 - RJ Shastri (IND) 1981-1992 80 125 15751 2625.1 657 6185 151 5/75 40.96 2.35 104.31
6 10 3 Mushtaq Ahmed (PAK) 1990-2003 52 89 12532 2088.4 405 6100 185 7/56 32.97 2.92 67.74
16 7 - HH Streak (ZIM) 1993-2005 65 102 13559 2259.5 595 6079 216 6/73 28.14 2.69 62.77
9 12 2 SCG MacGill (AUS) 1998-2008 44 85 11237 1872.5 365 6038 208 8/108 29.02 3.22 54.02
14 7 1 MG Hughes (AUS) 1985-1994 53 97 12285 2047.3 499 6017 212 8/87 28.38 2.93 57.94
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Cricket Record for Most Runs Conceded in Career: ODI, T20i, Test


Cricket Record for Most Runs Conceded in Career: ODI, T20i, Test

When it comes to the ever-evolving game of cricket, the value of a bowler is not solely determined by the number of wickets they take, but also by the amount of runs they allow to slip between their fingers.

The act of giving up a run is not merely a numerical value; rather, it is a narrative of tenacious pursuit and unyielding commitment, and this facet of the game is barely ever brought up in conversation.

In this less traveled way, we will be spotlighting the top 10 players in terms of the most runs conceded in their careers. This will be done when we venture down this less traveled route.

Most Runs Conceded in Career: ODI, T20i, Test

This route is more than just a list of stats; it’s a celebration of their tenacity and the legendary careers they’ve carved out for themselves, both of which will live on forever in cricket’s annals.

The “most runs conceded in career” records held by these renowned players are a testament to their resiliency and dedication to the sport.

Therefore, we should go deeper into this tale and learn the backstories behind these records.

Shahid Afridi: The Unyielding Force

Leading the chart is Shahid Afridi, the stalwart from Pakistan. Despite a career spanning from 1996 to 2015, his spirit remained unyielding, conceding a monumental total of 13,632 runs.

Afridi’s average of 34.51 speaks volumes about his dedication and hard work.

Muthiah Muralidaran: The Sri Lankan Sentinel

Next, we have the Sri Lankan legend, Muthiah Muralidaran. His bowling prowess during 1993-2011 allowed him to secure a spot in the elite 500-wicket club.

Despite conceding 12,326 runs, a testament to his formidable career.

Sanath Jayasuriya: The All-Rounder Maestro

Sanath Jayasuriya, another Sri Lankan gem, stands third. His all-rounder capabilities led him to create numerous records, both in batting and bowling, conceding 11,871 runs in his ODI career, a mark of his multifaceted talent.

Wasim Akram: The Pakistani Prodigy

Wasim Akram, a name synonymous with Pakistani cricket, finds himself fourth on this list. His fine bowling skills saw him play for many years, conceding 11,812 runs, a reflection of his long and illustrious career.

Chaminda Vaas: The Sri Lankan Virtuoso

Chaminda Vaas, another Sri Lankan in this list, stands fifth. His career average of 27.53 while conceding 11,014 runs, mirrors his consistent performance and the vital role he played in the Sri Lankan cricket team.

Anil Kumble: The Indian Maestro

Anil Kumble, the Indian cricket team’s stalwart, secured the sixth spot. His 17-year long journey in ODI cricket saw him conceding 10,412 runs, a testimony to his vast experience and relentless spirit.

Waqar Younis: The Pakistani Powerhouse

Waqar Younis, another Pakistani legend, stands seventh. His career from 1989 to 2003 was marked by a fierce bowling attack, conceding 9,919 runs, just shy of the 10,000 mark, showcasing his powerful presence on the field.

SL Malinga: The Sri Lankan Sensation

SL Malinga, the pace bowler with a unique style, finds himself at the eighth position. His career from 2004 to 2019 saw him gathering a unique set of fans while conceding 9,760 runs, a mark of his distinctive and successful career.

Daniel Vettori: The New Zealand Navigator

Daniel Vettori, the former captain of the New Zealand team, stands ninth. His bowling attack conceded 9,674 runs with an average of 31.71, portraying his navigational skills in steering the team through various challenges.

Shaun Pollock: The South African Stalwart

Lastly, we have Shaun Pollock, one of the greatest fast bowlers from South Africa. His powerful bowling skills led him to concede 9,631 runs, a huge number that stands as a testament to his remarkable career.

The Top 5 Masters of Most Runs Conceded in Career: ODI

It is a true testament to a player’s resilience, as they carve out a niche in the annals of cricket history.

The “Most runs conceded in career” is a record that stands as a beacon of perseverance, showcasing the bowler’s relentless spirit in the face of formidable batsmen.

Let us take a moment to appreciate the top five stalwarts who have conceded the most runs in their ODI careers, yet stood tall, undeterred, and ever ready to strike back with a vengeance.

Shahid Afridi: The Pillar of Pakistan Cricket

Shahid Afridi, a name that resonates with vigor and vitality in the cricketing world, has been a pillar of strength for the Pakistan cricket team.

Spanning a career from 1996 to 2015, Afridi has showcased an unyielding spirit, bowling over 2945 overs in 372 innings.

Despite conceding the most runs in his career, a staggering 13,632 runs, his economy remained a decent 4.62.

This record, coupled with an impressive haul of 395 wickets, paints the portrait of a bowler who was as tenacious as he was skilled.

Muthiah Muralidaran: The Sri Lankan Sentinel

Muthiah Muralidaran, a maestro from Sri Lanka, graced the cricket field from 1993 to 2011. His career, adorned with 534 wickets from 341 innings, is a testament to his formidable presence on the pitch.

Muralidaran conceded 12,326 runs, a record that stands tall in the “most runs conceded in career” category.

Yet, his remarkable average of 23.08 and an economy rate of 3.93 speak volumes about his controlled and strategic bowling approach, making him a legend in the cricket chronicles.

Sanath Jayasuriya: The Sri Lankan All-Rounder

Sanath Jayasuriya, another gem from Sri Lanka, carved out a niche for himself both as a batsman and a bowler.

His bowling journey in ODI cricket from 1989 to 2011 saw him conceding 11,871 runs. Despite this, Jayasuriya managed to maintain a respectable average of 36.75 and an economy rate of 4.78.

His career, marked by 323 wickets, showcases a player who embraced the dual roles with grace and determination, leaving an indelible mark in the cricket history.

Wasim Akram: The Prodigy of Pakistan

Wasim Akram, a prodigy in the Pakistan cricket landscape, has been a force to reckon with. His career from 1984 to 2003 was marked by a fierce bowling strategy, conceding 11,812 runs in 351 innings.

Akram’s remarkable achievement of 502 wickets, with an average of 23.52 and an economy rate of 3.89, mirrors his consistent performance and the vital role he played in shaping the golden era of Pakistan cricket.

Chaminda Vaas: The Virtuoso from Sri Lanka

Chaminda Vaas, yet another Sri Lankan virtuoso, has been a beacon of consistency and skill. His career from 1994 to 2008 saw him bowling 2629.1 overs, conceding 11,014 runs.

Despite being on the list of “most runs conceded in career,” Vaas showcased a remarkable bowling average of 27.53 and secured 400 wickets, a testimony to his skill and perseverance on the cricket field.

The Top 5 Players in the Most Runs Conceded in Career T20i

Examining the careers of the top five players in terms of runs allowed will give us a better idea of their tenacity and determination. So, let’s delve deeper!

TG Southee: The New Zealand Maverick (2008-2023)

In the realm of cricket, TG Southee stands tall, having faced 2492 balls over 114 matches, with a notable economy rate of 8.19.

His journey, spanning from 2008 to 2023, saw him conceding 3402 runs, a testament to his enduring spirit in the ODI circuit.

Despite the runs conceded, Southee managed to maintain an impressive average of 23.62, showcasing his skill and determination on the field.

Shakib Al Hasan: The Bangladeshi Virtuoso (2006-2023)

Shakib Al Hasan, a name synonymous with Bangladeshi cricket, has carved out a remarkable career from 2006 to 2023.

Facing 2535 balls and conceding 2869 runs, his journey is a narrative of grit and determination.

With an economy rate of 6.79 and a striking average of 20.49, Shakib has showcased a perfect blend of skill and perseverance, making him a formidable force in the cricket world.

IS Sodhi: The Kiwi Prodigy (2014-2023)

Embarking on his journey in 2014, IS Sodhi has become a cornerstone for New Zealand cricket. His career, marked by 2822 runs conceded in 2119 balls, tells a story of a player with an unyielding spirit.

Sodhi’s economy rate of 7.99 and an average of 22.39 mirror his consistent performance, making him a player to watch in the “Most runs conceded in career” chronicle.

CJ Jordan: The English Powerhouse (2014-2023)

CJ Jordan, a beacon of English cricket, has showcased remarkable prowess since his debut in 2014. Conceding 2658 runs over 1828 balls, Jordan has displayed a spirit of resilience.

His economy rate of 8.72 and an average of 27.68 stand as a testament to his powerful presence on the field, etching his name firmly in the annals of cricket history.

AU Rashid: The English Maestro (2009-2023)

AU Rashid, another stalwart from England, has crafted a journey marked by dedication and skill. Since 2009, Rashid has faced 2072 balls, conceding 2574 runs with an economy rate of 7.45.

His journey, characterized by an average of 26.26, showcases a player with a deep understanding of the game, holding a prominent place in the “Most runs conceded in career” narrative.

A Look at the Most Runs Conceded in Career in Test Matches

Cricket historians have compiled a list of the bowlers who have given up the most runs throughout the course of their careers.

These aren’t simply stats; they’re a tribute to the unyielding willpower of the bowlers who’ve taken on the world’s best batters.

Here we’ll take a deeper look at the top five cricketers who have etched their names into the record books for the most career runs allowed in test matches.

Anil Kumble: The Indian Strategist

Anil Kumble, a name that resonates with precision and strategy, tops our list. Spanning a career from 1990 to 2008, Kumble faced 236 innings in 132 matches, delivering a staggering 40,850 balls.

Despite conceding 18,355 runs, his economy remained a tight 2.69, showcasing his strategic bowling approach that earned him 619 wickets, with a best bowling innings (BBI) of 10/74.

Kumble’s career is a rich tapestry of 31 four-wicket hauls, 35 five-wicket hauls, and an impressive eight ten-wicket hauls, painting a picture of a bowler who was both a thinker and a warrior on the field.

James Anderson: The English Sentinel

Next, we have James Anderson, the sentinel of the English cricket team from 2003 to 2023. Anderson’s career is a saga of 183 matches and 341 innings, where he bowled 39,217 balls, conceding 18,234 runs.

His economy rate of 2.78 and a striking rate of 56.83 underline his controlled aggression and tactical acumen.

With a BBI of 7/42, Anderson has secured 690 wickets, including 32 four-wicket hauls and 32 five-wicket hauls, showcasing a career replete with moments of brilliance and mastery.

Muthiah Muralidaran: The Sri Lankan Maestro

Muthiah Muralidaran, the maestro from Sri Lanka, carved out a career from 1992 to 2010 that is nothing short of a cricketing odyssey.

In 133 matches and 230 innings, he bowled 44,039 balls, conceding 18,180 runs with an economy of 2.47.

Muralidaran’s career is a symphony of records, with a staggering 800 wickets, including a BBI of 9/51 and a best bowling match (BBM) of 16/220.

His 45 four-wicket hauls, 67 five-wicket hauls, and 22 ten-wicket hauls narrate a story of a bowler with a heart of a lion and the finesse of a chess player.

Shane Warne: The Australian Magician

Shane Warne, the magician from the land down under, spun his web in the cricketing world from 1992 to 2007.

In 145 matches and 273 innings, Warne bowled 40,705 balls, conceding 17,995 runs with an economy of 2.65. His career is a gallery of magical moments, with 708 wickets, a BBI of 8/71, and a BBM of 12/128.

Warne’s 48 four-wicket hauls, 37 five-wicket hauls, and 10 ten-wicket hauls are a testament to his magical spin and charismatic presence on the field.

Stuart Broad: The English Vanguard

Lastly, we have Stuart Broad, the vanguard of the English cricket team from 2007 to 2023. In 167 matches and 309 innings, Broad has bowled 33,698 balls, conceding 16,719 runs with an economy of 2.97.

His career, marked with 604 wickets, a BBI of 8/15, and a BBM of 11/121, showcases a bowler who stood tall, delivering performances that were both fierce and strategic.

Broad’s 28 four-wicket hauls, 20 five-wicket hauls, and 3 ten-wicket hauls narrate a journey of resilience and determination.

Conclusion of Most Runs Conceded in Career

Finally, aside from letting up the most runs in their careers, these top 10 bowlers have shown an attitude of determination and perseverance.

They showed us that giving in is not a sign of weakness but of courage and endurance when faced with challenges; their careers are marked by numerous records and accolades.

We owe it to these cricket greats to recognize the tenacity they showed throughout their careers and the lasting impact they had on the sport.

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