Top 5 players to get run out most times in all formats

Here we are unveiling the top 5 players prone to run-out woes across all cricket formats. The nightmare of being dismissed via run-out persists for these skilled yet often misjudged batters. As seasoned campaigners in the international arena, their aggressive intent sometimes collides with their swift fielding prowess.

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Brace yourselves to delve into the stats, dissecting moments when these players fell victim to run-out more than others. From close shaves to heartbreaks, this list captures the essence of their high-stakes cricket journeys. Join us as we recount the tales of these batsmen, who, despite their brilliance, find themselves recurrently entangled in the web of run-out dismissals.

#5. Inzamam-ul-Haq (46 times)

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Inzamam-Ul-Haq, a cricket legend for Pakistan, holds a unique record—the 5th most run-outs in international cricket. Across 378 ODIs, where he showcased his exceptional batting in 350 innings, scoring a remarkable 11739 runs, Inzamam faced a challenge with running between the wickets.

His reluctance to sprint often led to run-out situations, totalling 40 times in ODIs and 6 times in Tests, for a combined tally of 46 run-outs. Despite this, his cricketing prowess remains unforgettable, highlighting that even the best face challenges beyond their remarkable skills on the pitch.

#4. Ricky Ponting (47 times)

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Ricky Ponting, the Australian cricket legend known for his captaincy during the country's "golden era," holds the record for the fourth-highest number of run-outs in international cricket. Born on December 19, 1974, Ponting captained Australia from 2004 to 2011 in Tests and from 2002 to 2011 in ODIs, boasting an impressive winning percentage of 67.91%.

While securing 220 victories in 324 matches, Ponting faced the ignominy of being run out 47 times. Notably, 31 run-outs occurred in ODIs, 15 in Test cricket, and one in T20Is, a testament to his aggressive style sometimes colliding with the swift fielding prowess of opponents.

#3. Marvan Atapattu (48 times)

Marvan Atapattu, the Sri Lankan opener, holds the dubious distinction of being run out the third most times in international cricket. Throughout his one-day career spanning 268 matches and 259 innings, Atapattu faced the unfortunate fate of a run-out 41 times, securing the top spot.

Despite amassing an impressive total of 8529 runs, his knack for getting runs out stands out. The trend continued in Tests, where he found himself dismissed in this manner seven times, solidifying his position among the players with the most run-out woes in international cricket.

#2. Mahela Jayawardane (51 times)

Mahela Jayawardene, the cricket legend from Sri Lanka, stands as one of the best in the game. With 448 ODI matches for his nation, he batted in 418, amassing 12650 runs at a 33.38 average while batting fourth. Despite his cricketing prowess, runouts plagued him, accounting for 39 dismissals in ODIs alone.

Remarkably, Mahela found himself run out seven times in Tests and five times in T20Is, totalling 51 run-out dismissals across formats, earning him the distinction of being second only to Rahul Dravid in this unusual cricketing statistic. His remarkable career and this unique record underscore the challenges faced even by the cricketing greats.

#1. Rahul Dravid (53 times)

Rahul Dravid, fondly called "the Wall" for his resilient batting, holds an unexpected record in international cricket—the most run-outs. Despite facing over 30,000 deliveries in Test cricket, Dravid found himself run out a total of 53 times across all formats.

In the One Day Internationals (ODIs), he experienced 40 run-outs; in Test cricket, he encountered 13 instances. Even the steadiest can't escape the occasional misjudgment leading to run-out, highlighting a unique facet of Dravid's illustrious career.