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As 2024 draws to a close, the cricket world reflects on a year of notable performances, particularly from several notable players who have dominated the run charts across all formats.
Here’s a look at the top five players with the most runs scored across all formats in 2024:
5. Joe Root (England)
veteran cricketer Joe root continues to be a force in international cricket, ending the year with 1556 runs in 17 matches. His performances included six centuries and five half-centuries, highlighted by a monumental innings of 262 runs against Pakistan in October. Root’s average of 55.57 further cements his status as one of the game’s leading batsmen.
4. Harry Brook (England)
English batsman Harry Brook made a splash in 2024, amassing 1575 runs in 27 matches. His year included five centuries and six half-centuries, with a remarkable high score of 317 runs in a single innings. Brook’s average of 58.33 reflects his explosive batting style and adaptability across formats.
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3. Pathum Nissanka (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka has made a significant impact in 2024, amassing 1696 runs in 37 matches. His year included four centuries and nine half-centuries, with highlights including a double century against Afghanistan and a century in England, the first by a Sri Lankan opener in England since 2011. Nissanka’s average of 44.63 reflects his consistent performance and its importance to the team.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
Emerging as one of the brightest talents in international cricket, the Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal He finished the year with 1771 runs in 23 matches. His impressive tally includes three centuries and eleven half-centuries, demonstrating his ability to convert starts into significant scores. Jaiswal’s highlight was an exceptional century against Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, contributing to his average of 52.08.
1. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis has had an extraordinary year, topping the charts with 1860 runs in 48 matches. His consistency was highlighted by two centuries and eleven half-centuries, with an outstanding 143-run performance against New Zealand in an ODI. Mendis’ batting average of 37.20 underlined his pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s batting line-up throughout the year.
