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As 2024 comes to an end, the cricketing world looks back on the outstanding performances of the year, especially by several standout players who dominated the run charts across all formats.
Here are the top five highest-scoring players across all formats in 2024:
5. Joe Root (England)
veteran cricket player Joe Root Continuing to be a force in international cricket, scoring 1556 runs in 17 matches. His performances spanned six centuries and five half-centuries, the highlight of which was an innings of 262 against Pakistan in October. Root’s average of 55.57 further cemented his status as one of the leading batsmen in the game.
4. Harry Brooke (England)
England batsman Harry Brook made waves in 2024, amassing 1575 runs in 27 matches. He experienced five centuries and six half-centuries this year and scored an astonishing 317 runs in a single innings. Brooke’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 made a major impact in 2024, amassing 1696 runs in 37 matches. His year included four centuries and nine half-centuries, with notable highlights such as a double century against Afghanistan and a century in England – Sri Lanka’s first opener in England since 2011. Nissanka’s average of 44.63 reflects his consistent performance and importance to the team. team.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)
Become one of the brightest talents in international cricket, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal Scored 1,771 points in 23 games. His impressive scores include three centuries and 11 half-centuries, showcasing his ability to convert starts into important runs. Jaiswal’s highlight was his impressive performance against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy where he averaged 52.08.
1. Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka)
Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis has had a phenomenal year as he tops the list with 1860 runs in 48 matches. His consistency was highlighted by two centuries and eleven half-centuries, with a brilliant performance of 143 runs in the ODI against New Zealand. Mendis’s batting average of 37.20 underlines his key role in Sri Lanka’s batting line-up throughout the year.
