The cricketers with the most run-outs in all formats experienced frequent dismissals due to misjudgments between wickets. Despite their remarkable batting achievements, these run-outs stand as a reminder of occasional lapses in judgment on the field, contrasting with their otherwise impressive careers.
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Inzamam-ul-Haq (46 times)
Inzamam-ul-Haq, one of Pakistan’s greatest batsmen, is ranked among the top for the most run-outs in international cricket. Known for his elegance and composed batting, Inzamam scored 11,739 runs in 378 ODIs and six centuries in Tests. However, his occasional reluctance to run quickly led to 46 run-outs during his career. Despite this, his towering presence in the middle order and his match-winning performances remain unforgettable, cementing his legacy as one of cricket’s finest.
| Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 120 | 200 | 8830 | 329 | 49.60 | 25 | 46 |
| ODIs | 378 | 350 | 11739 | 137 | 39.52 | 10 | 83 |
Ricky Ponting (47 times)
Ricky Ponting, the iconic Australian cricketer and former captain, ranks 4th for the most run-outs in international cricket. Despite leading Australia to 220 wins in 324 matches with a 67.91% win rate, Ponting was run out 47 times—31 in ODIs, 15 in Tests, and once in T20Is. His aggressive playing style sometimes led to costly run-outs, especially against sharp fielding. Nevertheless, his contributions as a leader and batsman remain significant in cricket history.
| Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 168 | 287 | 13378 | 257 | 51.85 | 41 | 62 |
| ODIs | 375 | 365 | 13704 | 164 | 42.03 | 30 | 82 |
| T20Is | 17 | 16 | 401 | 98 | 28.64 | 0 | 2 |
Marvan Atapattu (48 times)
Marvan Atapattu, the Sri Lankan opening batsman, holds the third spot for the most run-outs in international cricket. Despite his impressive career of 8,529 runs across 268 ODIs and 259 innings, he was run out 41 times, with seven of those occurrences in Test cricket. Atapattu’s occasional hesitancy between the wickets led to these run-outs, which, although they did not overshadow his batting achievements, became a notable and sometimes frustrating feature of his career.
| Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 90 | 156 | 5502 | 249 | 39.02 | 16 | 17 |
| ODIs | 268 | 259 | 8529 | 132 | 37.57 | 11 | 59 |
Mahela Jayawardene (51 times)
Mahela Jayawardene, the Sri Lankan cricket great, ranks second for the most run-outs in international cricket. With 12,650 runs in ODIs from 448 matches, he was run out 39 times in ODIs, plus seven times in Tests and five in T20Is, totaling 51 run-outs. Despite these setbacks, Jayawardene’s remarkable career highlights his exceptional batting skills, though his occasional struggles with running between the wickets remain a notable part of his cricket journey.
| Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 149 | 252 | 11814 | 374 | 49.84 | 34 | 50 |
| ODIs | 448 | 418 | 12650 | 144 | 33.37 | 19 | 77 |
| T20Is | 55 | 55 | 1493 | 100 | 31.76 | 1 | 9 |
Rahul Dravid (53 times)
Rahul Dravid, famously known as “The Wall” for his solid batting, holds the record for the most run-outs in international cricket. Despite facing over 30,000 deliveries in Tests, Dravid was run out 53 times across all formats—40 in ODIs and 13 in Tests. This statistic offers an ironic contrast to his otherwise impeccable career, showcasing his resilience in the middle but also highlighting his occasional misjudgments while running between the wickets.
| Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 164 | 286 | 13288 | 270 | 52.31 | 36 | 63 |
| ODIs | 344 | 318 | 10889 | 153 | 39.16 | 12 | 83 |
| T20Is | 1 | 1 | 31 | 31 | 31.00 | 0 | 0 |