To be included in the list of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, every player puts in a lot of effort. The top 10 batsmen in the world, all famous players who have shown incredible perseverance in the past, are listed below.
1. Sachin Tendulkar (India)
One of the best cricket players in the global cricket community, Sachin Tendulkar, must be mentioned when discussing the No. 1 batsman in the globe. In the realm of cricket, Sachin Tendulkar is the lone God of Cricket. Fans refer to him as “the man of 100 hundred in cricket” since he is the only cricketer to have 100 hundreds to his credit.
Sachin’s Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 200 | 15,921 | 248* | 53.78 | 51 | 68 |
| ODI | 463 | 18,426 | 200* | 44.83 | 49 | 96 |
| T20I | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 League | 78 | 2334 | 100 | 33.83 | 1 | 13 |
2. Sir Vivian Richards (West Indies)
Since his debut in 1974, Sir Vivian Richards has been renowned for his destructive batting approach. Many have called him a swagger. Aggressive hitting was never popular in the early 1970s and 1980s, but everything changed the moment Vivian entered the game. Throughout his whole playing career, he never once wore a helmet.
Vivian Richards’ Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 121 | 8,540 | 291 | 50.24 | 24 | 45 |
| ODI | 187 | 6,721 | 189 | 47.0 | 11 | 45 |
3. Brian Lara (West Indies)
One of the finest left-handers to ever play the game of cricket is Brian Lara. In 1990, he played his first game against Pakistan. He was a brutal batter who, while he was playing, dominated the skilled bowlers with his outstanding batting abilities.
Brian Lara’s Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 131 | 11,953 | 400 | 52.89 | 34 | 48 |
| ODI | 299 | 10,405 | 169 | 40.17 | 19 | 63 |
4. Virat Kohli (India)
Virat Kohli is among the top cricketers in the world because of his hunger and drive for achievement. Fans of Virat Kohli refer to him as the cricket king. He has also developed into the most reliable all-format accumulator by using correct cricket shots rather than just power hitting. Although V. Kohli has not yet retired, he has already captured the hearts of millions of people and cemented his place among the top batsmen in the world.
Virat Kohli’s Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 108 | 8,416 | 254 | 48.93 | 28 | 28 |
| ODI | 274 | 12,844 | 183 | 57.34 | 46 | 64 |
| T20I | 115 | 4,008 | 122 | 52.74 | 1 | 37 |
| T20 League | 223 | 6,624 | 113 | 36.2 | 5 | 44 |
5. Ricky Ponting (Australia)
One of the best traits that made Ricky Ponting one of the top batsmen in the world throughout his career was his intense drive to win games. He retired in 2012, but cricket fans still think of him. Ponting is regarded as one of the top batsmen in the world because to his flawless pull stroke.
Ricky Ponting’s Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 168 | 13,378 | 257 | 51.85 | 41 | 62 |
| ODI | 375 | 13,704 | 164 | 42.04 | 30 | 82 |
| T20I | 17 | 401 | 98 | 28.64 | 0 | 2 |
| T20 League | 10 | 91 | 28 | 10.11 | 0 | 0 |
6. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka)
Against Zimbabwe, Kumar Sangakkara launched his career with a ferocious 156. Sangakkara excels at playing the stroke, is a commendable wicketkeeper, and is a quick and astute thinker. It’s an amazing accomplishment that he is one of the select few hitters who have scored 10,000+ runs in both Tests and ODIs.
Kumar Sangakkara’s Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 134 | 12,400 | 319 | 57.14 | 38 | 52 |
| ODI | 404 | 14,234 | 169 | 41.99 | 25 | 93 |
| T20I | 56 | 1,382 | 78 | 31.41 | 0 | 8 |
| T20 League | 71 | 1,687 | 94 | 25.95 | 0 | 10 |
7. Sunil Gavaskar (India)
Sunil Gavaskar is perhaps one of the best openers of all time and was statistically the most successful opener batter. He batted with tremendous technique, steadfast concentration, and most importantly, daring nerve. He used to play without a helmet when the dreaded West Indies pacers were still around. Over 10,000 Test runs were scored during his 16-year career doing this.
Sunil Gavaskar’s Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 125 | 10,122 | 236 | 51.12 | 34 | 45 |
| ODI | 108 | 3,092 | 103 | 35.14 | 1 | 27 |
8. Sir Jack Hobbs (England)
He is referred to as “The Master” and is regarded as one of cricket’s all-time great batsmen. The queen initially knighted Hobbs, a cricket player. Jack’s career total of 15 centuries was an exceptional feat only a select few batters of the era were able to achieve. Sir Jack Hobbs, one of the top batsmen in the world, concluded with 61,237 first-class runs and 199 hundreds.
Sir Jack Hobbs’s Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 61 | 5,410 | 211 | 56.95 | 15 | 28 |
9. Sir Wally Hammond (England)
Sir Wally Hammond, an English-born batsman, was renowned for his extraordinary, unrivaled, and unflappable batting skills. He made his debut in 1927 against South Africa. He played in 85 test matches during the course of his career, scoring 7249 runs at an average of 58.46, making him one of the top batsmen in the world. Since then, Hammond has retained a special place in all cricket fans’ hearts.
Sir Wally Hammond’s Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 85 | 7,249 | 336 | 58.4 | 22 | 24 |
10. Sir Donald Bradman (Australia)
Sir Donald Bradman, the person who promoted cricket as one of the greatest sports ever, is a name that Australia and the rest of the world will never forget. For many aspiring cricketers around the world, he set the bar high. He participated in 52 Test matches throughout the course of his 20-year career, scoring 6996 runs at a stunning average of 99.94. If he had just scored 4 runs in his final game and not been removed for a golden duck, his average would have been exactly 100.
Sir Donald Bradman’s Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Tests | 52 | 6,996 | 334 | 99.94 | 29 | 13 |