Getting dismissed by a run-out is the most unfortunate way of getting out in the game of cricket.
According to the rules, a batsman is out run out if, at any time while the ball is in play, no part of his bat or person is grounded behind the popping crease and his wicket is fairly put down by the opposing side.
The understanding between the two batters on the field is very crucial from the batting team’s perspective. Run-outs have broken vital partnerships on many occasions in international cricket, thereby changing the course of the matches. That is why a batsman must ensure he is not on the wrong side of the line during run-out opportunities.
But being in the international arena for a long period and having the job of stealing runs against high-quality fielders, you can’t avoid being on this list of batters with the highest number of run-out dismissals.
Rahul Dravid, the batsman who has faced more than 30000 deliveries in Test cricket, tops the list of batsmen with the most number of run-outs in international cricket across formats. Let’s get into the top 15 names.
Most Dismissed by Run Outs in All Formats
| Player | Run Outs | Ran Out after scoring a 100 | Ran Out without scoring a run (Duck) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rahul Dravid (IND) | 53 | 6 | 3 |
| Mahela Jayawardene (SL) | 51 | 2 | 7 |
| Marvan Atapattu (SL) | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 47 | 5 | 1 |
| Inzamam-ul-Haq (PAK) | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| Wasim Akram (PAK) | 45 | 0 | 5 |
| Mohammad Yousuf (PAK) | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Allan Border (AUS) | 40 | 1 | 3 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin (IND) | 39 | 1 | 0 |
| Arjuna Ranatunga (SL) | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| Mark Waugh (AUS) | 36 | 5 | 1 |
| Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 35 | 1 | 1 |
| Tillakaratne Dilshan (SL) | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Ross Taylor (NZ) | 33 | 0 | 1 |
Key Insights on Players with Most Run Outs in International Cricket
Run Out Records by Formats
India’s Rahul Dravid has suffered the most run-out dismissals in international cricket, with 53 instances to his name.
Australia’s Ricky Ponting recorded 15 of his 47 run-outs in Test cricket, the most by a batter in the longest format.
Sri Lanka’s Marvan Atapattu has registered the most run-outs in ODI cricket, with 41 dismissals.
Dravid comes second in both Tests and ODIs, with 40 and 13 run-out dismissals, respectively.
Pakistan’s Inzamam-ul-Haq, known for his weird run-out dismissals, has 40 run-outs in his ODI career, more than his LBW (39) and bowled (37) dismissals.
New Zealand’s Ross Taylor became the first batter to be run out 10 times in T20I cricket.
Run Out Dismissals by Year and Opponent in International Cricket
Inzamam has also recorded the most run-outs in a calendar year in international cricket, falling short of the crease nine times in 1992.
Dravid faced 13 of his 53 run-outs against Pakistan, the most by a batter against a team in international cricket.
Dravid (vs Pakistan & Sri Lanka) and Atapattu (vs Pakistan & India) are the two batters with 10 or more run-outs against two teams in international cricket.
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