Well, runs-outs are often hailed as one of the most dramatic and game-changing moments during One-Day International (ODI) matches. The glorious and star-studded history of the One Day Internationals has been witness to numerous legendary cricketers who have established themselves as the most successful and dominant fielders owing to their quick reflexes and unmatched speed on the field.
In addition to destroying the scoring rate of the opponent team, timely run-outs can also devastate the most lethal batting partnerships and can undoubtedly play a crucial role in the annihilating batting lineup of the opening teams. Over the decades, numerous legendary international cricketers have dominated even the greatest batsmen with their lethal fielding exploits. Have you ever wondered about the top four fielders who hold the record for most run-outs in the history of One Day Internationals? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four fielders with the most run-outs as of February 2026.
Top 4 Fielders With Most Run-Outs in ODI
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Mahela Jayawardene
The legendary Sri Lankan former international cricketer Mahela Jayawardene is at the first spot in our list of the top four fielders who continue to hold the record for the highest number of ODI run-outs as of February 2026. Often regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of international cricket, Mahela Jayawardene also proved his unmatched dominance as a fielder throughout his career. The Sri Lankan batting sensation Mahela Jayawardene holds the record for claiming the highest number of run-outs in the history of One Day Internationals, i.e. 23, which continues to be an unmatched record as of February 2026. Although Mahela Jayawardene announced his official retirement from international cricket in 2015, he continues to be one of the most inspiring cricketers in the history of international cricket.
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Marvan Atapattu, Sri Lanka
At the second spot in our list of the top four fielders with the most run-outs as of February 2026, we have the Sri Lankan former international cricketer and current coach, Marvan Atapattu, who is often regarded as one of the most reliable opening batsmen for Sri Lanka in the history of international cricket. Throughout his glorious international cricketing career, which spanned from 1990 to 2007, Marvan Atapattu played a record total of 268 One Day Internationals and scored a phenomenal total of 8,529 runs at an average of 37.6 and a blistering strike rate of 66.7, making him one of the most dynamic batsmen in the history of the format. In addition to being one of the most lethal batsmen, Marvan Atapattu also established himself as one of the greatest fielders of the format and claimed a record total of 21 run-outs, which continues to be the second-highest aggregate as of February 2026.
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Ricky Ponting, Australia
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Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four fielders who continue to hold the record for the highest number of ODI run-outs as of February 2026, we have the legendary Australian former international cricketer Ricky Ponting, who is currently serving as the coach of the Australian national cricket team. Often hailed as one of the most successful and influential batsmen and captains to ever represent Australia across all formats of international cricket, Ricky Ponting played a record total of 375 One-Day Internationals and scored a record total of 13,704 runs at an average of 42.0 and a strike rate of 80.4 making him one of the most dominant batsmen of his generation. Moreover, as of February 2026, Ricky Ponting also continues to hold the record for the third-highest number of run-outs in the history of the format, i.e. 21 as of February 2026.
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Andrew Symonds, Australia
Finally, at the fourth spot on our list of the top four fielders with the most run-outs as of February 2026, we have the Australian former international cricketer Andrew Symonds, who is widely regarded as one of the most successful batting all-rounders in the history of international cricket. The legendary Australian former international cricketer, Andrew Symonds, represented Australia in a record total of 198 One-Day Internationals and scored a phenomenal total of 5,088 runs at an average of 39.8 and a strike rate of 92.4. Also, legendary Australian batting all-rounder Andrew Symonds claimed a record total of 20 run-outs which continues to be the fourth-highest aggregate as of February 2026 ranking him at the fourth spot in our list.
