Indian cricket has witnessed many legends who have etched their names in history across all formats of the game. One of the most important and competitive formats is List A cricket, which includes One Day International (ODI) matches and various domestic limited-overs competitions. In List A matches, each team typically plays between 40 and 60 overs, with 50 overs being the most common. This format also includes international matches played by teams that have not yet received official ODI status.
Along with First-Class and Twenty20 cricket, List A cricket is one of the three major formats recognized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Let's take a look at the top five Indian batsmen with the most runs in List A cricket history.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is the epitome of cricketing brilliance. He played at the highest level of cricket for over two and a half decades, representing India and excelling in every format of the game. Tendulkar scored over 18,000 runs in One Day Internationals, the most by any player in history, and a total of 21,999 runs in List A cricket.
2. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli has proven his mettle with remarkable consistency across all formats of the game. However, there are very few names in List A and ODI cricket who can match his dominance. Virat Kohli has scored over 14,000 runs for India in ODIs and holds numerous records, most notably the record for the most centuries in ODI history. What sets him apart in this format is his exceptional consistency.
3. Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly, one of India's most influential captains, played a pivotal role in transforming Indian cricket at the international level. He scored 11,367 runs in One Day Internationals and established himself as one of the finest left-handed batsmen of his era. Ganguly's flamboyant batting, particularly on the off-side, inspired an entire generation of left-handed batsmen in India. Sourav Ganguly has also scored 15,622 runs in List A cricket.
4. Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid is known as the "Wall of Indian Cricket." He played 416 List A matches and 344 One Day Internationals for India, scoring over 11,000 runs and inspiring generations with his technique, discipline, and patience. Rahul Dravid has scored 15,271 runs in List A cricket.
5. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has been one of the most successful white-ball batsmen in Indian cricket history. The Mumbai batsman has scored over 10,000 runs in One Day Internationals and holds several records, including the highest individual score in an ODI, a remarkable 264 runs against Sri Lanka. In List A cricket, Rohit Sharma has amassed 13,913 runs, and with his career still going strong, this figure continues to rise, further solidifying his legacy as one of India's greatest limited-overs batsmen.
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