<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=PAK+vs+AFG" rel="nofollow">PAK vs AFG </a>3rd ODI: R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report, Colombo Weather Forecast | Pakistan vs Afghanistan 2023:?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" rel="nofollow">Pakistan </a>will continue their dominant performance against Afghanistan in the third ODI match at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on August 26, 2023.



Pakistan has defeated Afghanistan in the second ODI by one wicket, and They are leading the series by 2-0. Skipper Babar Azam has given a decent performance in this series, but his team could end up as the number 1 ODI Team in the world if they win the third ODI match.



On the other hand, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Afghanistan" rel="nofollow">Afghanistan </a>played wonderful cricket in the second ODI after having a poor performance in the first match. They will try to continue the same momentum as it was in the last match.



Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be looking to play another terrific knock in Sri Lanka, whereas Skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi will try to end the series on a positive note before the Asia Cup 2023.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs AFG 3rd ODI 2023: R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report:</h2>



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The pitch at R Premadasa Stadium has a balanced wicket, favouring both Batters and Bowlers, but Batters will have an upper edge as the wicket is slightly more helpful toward them due to its flat and dry nature. However, the bowlers, especially the Pacers, could get some early wickets, whereas the Spinners can get a couple of wickets in the middle overs.



The average first-innings score in ODIs at R Premadasa Stadium is 225 runs, Which shows R Premadasa Stadium have a balanced wicket and batsmen and bowlers will get some assistance from the pitch.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo ODI Stats:</h2>



Matches Played:-&nbsp;140



Matches won Batting first:-&nbsp;75 (51.72%)



Matches won Batting Second:-&nbsp;55 (37.93%)



Matches won Winning Toss:-&nbsp;75 (51.72%)



Matches won Losing Toss:-&nbsp;57 (39.31%)



Highest Score:-&nbsp;375/5 (India)



Lowest Score:-&nbsp;86 (Netherlands)



Average Score:&nbsp;225



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs AFG 3rd ODI 2023: Maligawatta Colombo Weather Forecast:</h2>



As per Reports, There will be some patchy rain in Colombo after the morning. However, there will be cloudy weather during the match with no chance of rain, and the temperature is expected to be around 28 degrees Celsius. The humidity will be about 78 %, whereas Wind speed will be 17 km/hr.



Read This Also: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/asia-cup-2023-afghanistan-schedule-match-list-squad-captain-venue-where-to-watch/" rel="nofollow">Asia Cup 2023 Afghanistan Schedule: Match List, Squad, Captain, Venue, Where to Watch</a>



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PAK vs AFG 3rd ODI: R Premadasa Stadium Pitch Report, Colombo Weather Forecast | Pakistan vs Afghanistan 2023

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PAK vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Tomorrow, August 26, at the R Premadas Stadium, Afghanistan vs. Pakistan (PAK vs AFG) will play the third and final match of their three-match ODI series. Afghanistan has been let down in both of the ODI games that have been played so far. Pakistan leads the series 2-0 after winning both of its first two games, so Afghanistan will try to win the last game. Down below in this article we will provide you - PAK vs AFG, 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, and Pitch Report for Pakistan vs Afghanistan 2023, 3rd ODI.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



Series ? Afghanistan v Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023



Match ? AFG vs PAK, 2nd ODI



Date ? August 26, 2023



Day ? Saturday



Time ? 3:00 PM



Venue ? Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-afg-2nd-odi-pakistan-playing-11">PAK vs AFG, 2nd ODI: Pakistan Playing 11</h2>



Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-afg-2nd-odi-afghanistan-playing-11">PAK vs AFG, 2nd ODI: Afghanistan Playing 11</h2>



Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Riaz Hassan, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Shahidullah Kamal



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pitch-report">Pitch Report</h2>



The pitch at R Premadasa Stadium has an even wicket that favours both batsmen and bowlers, but batsmen will have the upper hand because the wicket is flat and dry, which is slightly more helpful to them. But the bowlers, particularly the pacers, might claim a few early victims, whereas the spinners might claim a few victims in the middle overs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-afg-3rd-odi-dream-11-prediction">PAK vs AFG, 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction</h2>



Wicketkeeper?s - Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Rizwan (C)



Batters: Fakhar Zaman, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Babar Azam



All-rounder?s: Shadab Khan, Nabi, Rashid Khan (VC)



Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Fazalhaq Farooqi



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-afg-3rd-odi-captain-pick">PAK vs AFG, 3rd ODI - Captain Pick</h2>



Mohammad Rizwan (C)



Rashid Khan (VC)



Read - <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/asia-cup-2023-schedule-teams-squads-venues-format-where-to-watch-captains-how-to-book-tickets-and-more/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/asia-cup-2023-schedule-teams-squads-venues-format-where-to-watch-captains-how-to-book-tickets-and-more/">ASIA CUP 2023: Schedule, Teams, Squads, Venues, Format, Where to Watch, Captains, How to Book Tickets, and More!</a>



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PAK vs AFG, 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, and Pitch Report for Pakistan vs Afghanistan 2023, 3rd ODI

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Team+Ranking" rel="nofollow">ICC ODI Team Ranking</a> Updated After Pakistan vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI 2023, Pakistan need one win to become No.1 ODI Team:&nbsp;The ICC released the latest Updated ICC ODI Team ranking, and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" rel="nofollow">Pakistan </a>is currently sitting in top spot with an equal rating as to Australia, who is ranked No.2 in the ICC Men's ODI team ranking.



They have a chance to move to the top of the rankings if they win the 3rd ODI match against Afghanistan, and this will be a huge achievement for Pakistan to get ranked No.1 In the ICC ODI team ranking before the World Cup 2023.



Pakistan have been in excellent form in ODI cricket in recent years. They have won 13 matches of their last 16 games, and they have a strong batting line-up led by Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf leads the Bowling Department.



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Pakistan is currently in first place with 118 ratings, whereas Australia has the same rating of 118 and has a few more points than Pakistan. That's why they occupied the first spot, but Pakistan has claimed the top spot after winning the third ODI match against Afghanistan.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=India" rel="nofollow">India </a>is in third place with a rating of 113, but they have played more matches than the above two teams but are still behind because they need to win consistently to move up in the ICC ODI team rankings.



If Pakistan can win their series against Afghanistan, then they will become the No.1 ODI team in the world for the first time since 2016. Pakistan is in good momentum before two important tournaments (Asia Cup 2023 and World Cup 2023), giving them an upper hand over others.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC ODI Team Ranking [Men's]</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>POS</td><td>TEAM</td><td>MATCHES</td><td>POINTS</td><td>RATING</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>23</td><td>2,725</td><td>118</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Australia</td><td>23</td><td>2,714</td><td>118</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>India</td><td>36</td><td>4,081</td><td>113</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>27</td><td>2,806</td><td>104</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>England</td><td>24</td><td>2,426</td><td>101</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>South Africa</td><td>19</td><td>1,910</td><td>101</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>28</td><td>2,661</td><td>95</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>32</td><td>2,794</td><td>87</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Afghanistan</td><td>18</td><td>1,537</td><td>85</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>West Indies</td><td>38</td><td>2,582</td><td>68</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







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ICC ODI Team Ranking Updated After Pakistan vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI 2023, Pakistan need one win to become No.1 ODI Team

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=PAK+vs+AFG+2023" rel="noreferrer noopener">PAK vs AFG 2023</a>: Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 59 runs in the 3rd ODI and became the No.1 Ranked ODI Team.&nbsp;Pakistan and Afghanistan were playing the third and last ODI match of this series at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and they defeated Afghanistan by 59 runs.



<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pakistan&nbsp;</a>won the three matches ODI series against Afghanistan by 3-0, and they became the No.1 ranked ODI team in the ICC ODI Team ranking before the Asia Cup and World Cup 2023.



The Two main batsmen of Pakistan, Babar Azam and Mohd. Rizwan took the responsibility of the batting department and played a wonderful inning and scored 60 and 67 runs, respectively.



Shadab Khan took three wickets in this match, whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi got two wickets. Afghanistan's batting struggled one more time after the failure of the Top Order, which shows the dependence of Afghanistan's batting department on their top Order.



Mujeeb-ur-Rahman was the lone warrior for Afghanistan in the third ODI against Pakistan as he took one wicket and played a crucial knock of 64 runs with five sixes and fours. He has shown excellent intent and fought till the end to win the match, but unfortunately, they lost the game by 59 runs.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs AFG 3rd ODI 2023 Match Summary:</h2>



Pakistan won the toss in the 3rd ODI, and they decided to bat first; they had a decent start in the powerplay with a loss of only one wicket. Skipper Babar Azam and Wicket-Keeper Mohd. Rizwan made 110 runs for the 3rd wicket, and they led their team in a good position.



Babar scored 60 runs in 86 balls with four fours and one six, and Rizwan scored 67 runs in 79 balls with seven fours and one six. After they got out, Pakistan lost some wickets in bulk, but Salman Ali Agha and Mohd. Nawaz scored 38 and 30 runs, respectively.



They led Pakistan to score 268 runs on the scoreboard in 50 overs. From the Afghanistan Side, Fareed Ahmad and Gulbadin Naib took two wickets each, whereas Rashid Khan and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman got one wicket each.



Afghanistan didn't batted well in the Second Inning as they kept losing the wickets from one end. Riaz Khan and Shahidullah scored 34 and 37 runs, whereas Mujeeb contributed with 64 runs, but this wasn't enough to win the match.



From the Pakistan Side, Shadab Khan has taken three wickets, whereas Faheem Ashraf, Mohd. Nawaz and Shaheen Afridi took two wickets each. In the end, Afghanistan lost the series by 3-0 against Pakistan.



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PAK vs AFG 2023: Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 59 runs in the 3rd ODI and becomes the No.1 Ranked ODI Team

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The coveted Women's domestic tournament in India- THE WPL 2025 is on the horizon. Download the Women's Premier League 2025 schedule PDF. Download PDF with group-stage matches, Eliminators, and the grand final. Get all the details for the WPL 2025 tournament in one PDF!

WPL 2025 features five teams competing across four cities, with a thrilling format leading to the final on March 15.

WPL 2025 Schedule PDF Download | Women's Premier League 2025 All Teams' Fixtures in One PDF

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South Africa batter Dewald Brevis stole the limelight with his fielding during the ongoing game of the SA20 2025 between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The match between the teams is taking place at the Newlands in Cape Town. 
Mumbai Indians Cape Town Dewald Brevis came up with the stunning effort in the field and picked the best catches in the history of the tournament. His effort came during the 4th over of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape when he plucked a stunner to remove Tom Abell and put his team at the top. 
Corbin Bosch bowled a delivery that was was short and was angled in. Abell looked to pull it and got a massive top-edge on the pull. Dewald Brevis, who was at deep square, seemed to have lost it in the sun and with the kind of impression he gave, it looked ball would land safely. 
The ball was going beyond him, but Dewald Brevis stretched his right hand over him and grabbed it out of thin air. He came up with the superman type effort and flew to take a blinder and send the batter packing: 
You can seen the video at the end of the article: 
Dewald Brevis notably has made a habit of picking stunners in the league. He picked a sensational catch in the last match against JSK and now came up witn another effort. He complimented his bowlers, who came up with the magical effort with the ball and made mockery of opposition. 
Corbin Bosch was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai Indians Cape Town. The all-rounder picked four wickets with the ball while Kagiso Rabada picked two scalps. Based on their collective effort with the ball, they bundled out Sunrisers Eastern Cape for just 107 runs. 
Mumbai Indians Cape Town would be confident of chasing the target and gain important points in the league. Dewald Brevis would be eager to get some runs under his belt and help his team win the game and put one step in the playoffs of the SA20 2025.
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<h2>Watch: Dewald Brevis takes a stunner to remove Tom Abell </h2>

Mumbai Indians Cape Town Dewald Brevis came up with the stunning effort in the field and picked the best catches in the history of the tournament.

South Africa batter Dewald Brevis stole the limelight with his fielding during the ongoing game of the SA20 2025 between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025

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Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: The ICC Champions Trophy matches are about to start soon, and the tickets for these matches are now out. In today's article, we will share predictions for the matches to be played in Pakistan and the UAE. <o:p></o:p>
We will tell you which team has a higher chance of winning this tournament. After 8 years, the Champions Trophy is making a comeback, with eight teams hosting it. <o:p></o:p>
We will provide all the details in today's article. So, let's begin and learn about the Champions Trophy 2025 predictions and all related information.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Team<o:p></o:p></h2>
However, a total of eight teams have qualified for this cricket league, the ICC Champions Trophy and all the matches will be played between them. The opening match of this league is between Pakistan and New Zealand.<o:p></o:p>
As we know that Pakistani pacers have always dominated and in this situation, New Zealand's unique combination of batting and bowling, along with excellent all-rounders, will also cause difficulties for this battle.<o:p></o:p>
In such a situation, after getting information about the pitch condition and playing eleven, we will predict the specific team.<o:p></o:p>
This thrilling competition will last for 19 days and includes teams like Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa, with Group B consisting of these teams.<o:p></o:p>
The top two teams from both groups will advance to the knockout stage, which will feature two semi-finals and a final. The final is scheduled to be held on March 9.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Pakistan’s Raza’s Prediction For ICC Champions Trophy 2025<o:p></o:p></h2>
Cricket expert Raza from Pakistan confidently stated that Pakistan and India have the highest chances of winning this tournament. Both teams have the quality and talent to dominate this format. Zimbabwe's star all-rounder predicted Australia and New Zealand as potential winners of the tournament. Similarly, different experts have shared their opinions.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Sunil Gawaskar’s Prediction<o:p></o:p></h2>
According to Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar, Pakistan has great potential and abilities to win this tournament, as they will be playing on their home ground. However, playing at home does not guarantee a 100% win. <o:p></o:p>
Gavaskar pointed out that India lost the ODI World Cup 2023 at home despite winning the first 10 matches due to a lack of clinical performance in the final. He believes Pakistan will perform better in the upcoming tournament. He shared this opinion in an interview with Star Sports.<o:p></o:p>
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Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: The ICC Champions Trophy matches are about to start soon, and the tickets for these matches are now out. In today's article, we will share predictions for the matches to be played in Pakistan and the UAE.

Champions Trophy 2025, Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction

Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: Who Will Win This Tournament

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Rajasthan Royals, one of the most iconic franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has unveiled its new jersey for the upcoming season. Rajasthan Royal new jersey show the rajasthan's rich heritage and the spirit of in diversity.
This new jersey was Designed by the of the college students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Jodhpur, this year’s rajasthan royal want that jersey was designed in home ground by the young talent and celebrating the cultural legacy of Rajasthan.
The design of the jersey draws inspiration from the intricate motifs found inside the Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) at Chittorgarh which show the history of rajasthan.
This historic tower, a testament to the valor and unity of the Rajput forces led by King Rana Kumbha, symbolizes the spirit of “Unity in Diversity” – a value deeply resonant with the ethos of Rajasthan Royals.
The jersey’s design reflects this legacy, blending traditional elements with a contemporary aesthetic to create a striking representation of pride and heritage.
Jake Lush McCrum, CEO of Rajasthan Royals, said: “We’re deeply invested in developing talent, whether on or off the field. It gives us such pleasure in this instance to be able to use our platform to show off the skills of these gifted designers in Rajasthan. The creative minds at NIFT Jodhpur have come up with a fantastic design that is etched deep in the history of Rajasthan while giving it a contemporary touch.”
The Director of NIFT Jodhpur, Prof. G. Hari Shankar Prasad, expressed their excitement on being involved with the project “It has been an honor to work on a project that represents Rajasthan’s heritage and to see our work come to life on such a grand platform. We wish our students' get as grand a stage as possible, and this initiative by the Royals has provided just that. This will encourage all our present and hopefully budding design students a lot.”
Fan's of Rajasthan Royals will buy jersey from online store it is available for pre order in there official website - <a href="https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/shop">https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/shop</a>. 
This new jersey of Rajasthan Royals show the world its strong leadership and deep-rooted cultural connection, that showcase the unique entity of Rajasthan Royals in IPL season 2025.

Rajasthan Royals Unveil The Matchday Jersey For The Upcoming IPL Season 2025 | New Jersey Of Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals unveil the Matchday Jersey for the Upcoming IPL Season.
Designed by students of NIFT Jodhpur, the jersey celebrates Rajasthan’s rich heritage and the spirit of unity in diversity.

Rajasthan Royals released its new jersey design for ipl 2025.

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Test cricket is the pinanncale of this sport and it is certainly the hardest format of the game. It takes a lot to perform and deliver consistently for a long time. Every run in Test cricket is very important, and not many players can play consistently. This article is also related to a similar stat where we will talk about some batters who had a tremendous test career.
In this article we will talk about players with 10,000 runs. Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in Test cricket. But do you know who is the fastest batter to reach 10,000 test runs in history? Below, we will talk about the top five batters on this elite list.
<h2 style="text-align: left;">List of Top Five fastest batters to reach 10,000 runs in Test Cricket</h2>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;">115</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;">195</td>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Ricky Ponting</div>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Australia</div>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;">118</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;">196</td>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Steve Smith</div>
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<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Australia</div>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">115</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">205</td>
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5. Steve Smith (AUS)
Steve Smith is one of the best test batters that the game has seen in the last decade or so. He started his career as a leg-spinner and batted at no. 8 in his first game. But here, he is among the greatest of all time. Smith recently reached the 10,000-run mark in the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle in his 205th innings. He has scored 10,038* runs in 205 innings at an average of almost 56 with 34 centuries and 42 half-centuries.
4. Ricky Ponting (AUS)
Former Australian captain was the best captain that the game has seen. He retired with four ICC trophies. Ponting also retired with the second-most runs in test cricket, and he is the fourth-fastest overall, having done it in 196 innings. Ponting played 168 tests between 1995 and 2012 and scored 13,378 runs at an average of 51.85. He scored 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries with a best of 257.
3. Kumar Sangakkara (SL)
Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara was an underrated batter, but his numbers are certainly mind-boggling. He retired with the most runs and centuries for Sri Lanka in international cricket. The Southpaw also holds the record for the second-most test double hundreds (11) after Sir Don Bradman (12). Sangakkara reached 10,000 test runs in his 195th innings. He played 134 tests and scored 12,400 runs at an average of 57.40 and the best of 319. The Southpaw scored 38 centuries and 52 half-centuries in total.
2. Sachin Tendulkar (IND)
The legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar is the second-fastest batter overall. Sachin retired with the most runs, centuries, half-centuries, and matches in test cricket history. That tells something about his longevity. Sachin played 200 tests and scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78 and a best of 248 not out. He scored 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries and reached 10,000 runs in his 195th test innings.
1. Brian Lara (WI)
Brian Lara was one of the best batters that West Indies produced in this game. The left-hander holds the record for the highest test individual score and is the only batter to cross the 370-run mark twice in an innings. Lara reached 10,000 test runs in the 195th innings. Overall, he scored 11953 runs in 131 tests at an average of 52.88, with 34 centuries and 48 half-centuries.
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