In 2024, the international cricket landscape witnessed remarkable performances, with several players making significant contributions across formats. Here are the highlights of the top run-scorers of the year:
Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
Emerged as the leading run-scorer in international cricket, amassing a total of 1,860 runs across all formats. His performance was particularly notable in ODIs where he scored 742 runs, and he continued to excel in T20Is and Tests as well.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
Yashasvi Jaiswal had an outstanding year in 2024, finishing as the second-highest run-scorer in international cricket across all formats. He accumulated a total of 1771 runs in 23 matches, achieving an impressive average of 52.08. His performance included three centuries and eleven half-centuries, highlighting his ability to convert starts into significant scores.
Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)
Pathum Nissanka has emerged as a prominent cricketer in 2024, ranking third in the list of most international runs scored across all formats. He had an impressive year, accumulating 1,696 runs, contributing significantly to Sri Lanka’s batting lineup.
. Other notable performers included Harry Brook (England) with 1,575 runs and Joe Root (England) with 1,556 runs, both of whom made substantial impacts in Test matches.
In T20Is, the standout player was Muhammad Waseem (UAE) who scored 909 runs, while in ODIs, Kusal Mendis led again with his impressive tally. The year was marked by a shift in focus from ODIs to T20Is and Tests, particularly highlighted by the ICC T20 World Cup held in June.
The performances of these cricketers not only reflect their individual skills but also contribute to their teams’ successes on the international stage.