Cricketers to play most matches in their career

In cricket, there have been several players who are known for their longevity and consistency across all formats of the game. Over the years, we have seen some of the great and legendary cricketers who have ruled the cricketing world and have played for a couple of decades. In today’s time, there are three formats in the game of cricket and there are players who have played most matches across all formats of the game. In the following listicle, we will have a look at the top 10 cricketers who have played most matches in their cricketing career. Cricketers to play most matches in career 10. Rahul Dravid - 509 matches Former India wicketkeeper-batter Rahul Dravid is the 10th player in the list to play most matches in a career across all formats. He was one of the best players for India in Test cricket and was given the title of 'The Wall' for his solid defense in the longest format of the game. Dravid has played 509 matches in international career, including 164 Tests, 344 ODIs and 1 T20I match. He is also among the top run-scorers of all time with 24208 across formats, including 48 centuries. #PAGE_BREAK# 9. Jacques Kallis - 519 matches Former South Africa all-rounder, Jacques Kallis has played most number of matches for the Proteas across all formats. He is regarded as the best all-rounder of all time and has played 519 matches in his international career including 166 Tests, 328 ODIs and 25 T20Is. He is also the sixth highest run-getter of all time with 25534 runs and has taken 577 wickets with the ball in his international cricketing career. #PAGE_BREAK# 8. Shahid Afridi - 524 matches Former Pakistan skipper, Shahid Afridi is another player in the list to play most number of matches in international cricket. The all-round cricketer has played 524 matches in his career which includes 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 T20Is. He has scored 11196 runs with the bat and taken 541 wickets with the ball across formats. #PAGE_BREAK# 7. Virat Kohli - 533 matches India’s star batter Virat Kohli is the only active cricketer to play most number of matches in international cricket. The 35-year-old has played 533 matches in his career so far and is likely to go ahead in the list if he continues to play for a couple of years more. Kohli has played 113 Tests, 295 ODIs and 125 T20Is for the Indian cricket team, scoring 26942 runs across formats with a record 80 centuries. However, he has taken retirement from the T20Is post India’s T20 World Cup triumph in 2024, but continues to play in ODIs and Tests for India. #PAGE_BREAK# 6. MS Dhoni - 538 matches Former India skipper, MS Dhoni is regarded as the greatest captain of the Indian cricket team. Under his captaincy, India has won three ICC titles, including a 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. Dhoni is also the sixth player in the list to play most number of matches in a career having played 538 matches, including 90 Tests, 350 ODIs and 98 T20Is. The wicketkeeper-batter has scored 17266 runs across formats with 16 centuries. #PAGE_BREAK# 5. Ricky Ponting - 560 matches Ricky Ponting has been one of most fierce batters and the most successful captains who led Australia to four ICC titles, which includes two ODI World Cup and two Champions Trophy titles. He has played 560 matches in his international career which include 168 Tests, 378 ODIs and 17 T20Is. In these 560 matches, Ponting has scored 27483 runs with 71 centuries across formats. #PAGE_BREAK# 4. Sanath Jayasuriya - 586 matches Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya has played 586 matches across all formats in his international cricketing career. These 586 matches include 110 Tests, 445 ODIs and 31 T20Is, where he scored 21032 runs with the bat and took 440 wickets with the ball. #PAGE_BREAK# 3. Kumar Sangakkara - 594 matches Sri Lanka great, Kumar Sangakkara is the third player in the list to play most number of matches in international cricket. The former cricketer has played 594 matches across formats in his international career including 134 Test, 404 ODIs and 56 T20Is. The left-hander has scored 28016 runs with the help of 63 centuries across formats in his career. #PAGE_BREAK# 2. Mahela Jayawardene - 652 matches Sri Lanka legend Mahela Jayawardene is only the second player in cricket history to play more than 600 matches in international cricket. The former cricketer played 652 matches in his international career including 149 Test, 448 ODIs and 55 T20Is. He has scored 25957 runs with 54 centuries across formats in his career. #PAGE_BREAK# 1. Sachin Tendulkar - 664 matches India’s cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar has played most number of matches of all time in international cricket. The right-hander has made so many records throughout his cricket career due to which he earned the title of God of Cricket. Tendulkar has played 664 matches in his international career including 200 Tests, 463 ODIs and one T20Is. He is also the highest run-scorer of all time in international cricket with 34357 runs, scoring a record 100 centuries in his career.

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Cricketers to play most matches in their career