David Warner Has Now 2nd Most International Runs Among Australian Batters. Explore Full List

In the ongoing 2nd Test match between Australia and Pakistan in Melbourne, David Warner achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Steve Waugh to become the second-highest run-scorer for Australia in international cricket.

Currently standing only behind Ricky Ponting, Warner’s prolific batting has elevated him to this esteemed position.

Here’s a glance at the top run-scorers for Australia in international cricket:

• Ricky Ponting – 27,368 runs (667 innings)
• David Warner – 18,515 runs (460 innings)
• Steve Waugh – 18,496 runs (548 innings)
• Allan Border – 17,698 runs (517 innings)
• Michael Clarke – 17,112 runs (449 innings)
• Mark Waugh – 16,529 runs (445 innings)
• Steven Smith – 15,857 runs (376 innings)
• Adam Gilchrist – 15,437 runs (428 innings)
• Matthew Hayden – 15,064 runs (347 innings)
• David Boon – 13,386 runs (367 innings)

Warner’s exceptional performance has positioned him as the second-highest run-scorer for Australia in international cricket, a testament to his consistency and contribution to the team.

Furthermore, in Test cricket specifically, Warner stands among the top five run-scorers for Australia:

• Ricky Ponting – 13,378 runs (287 innings)
• Allan Border – 11,174 runs (265 innings)
• Steve Waugh – 10,927 runs (260 innings)
• Steven Smith – 9,422 runs (184 innings)
• David Warner – 8,689 runs (202 innings)

Additionally, when facing Pakistan, Warner has emerged as the leading run-scorer for Australia in international cricket, underlining his dominance against this opponent:

• David Warner – 2,691 runs (49 innings)
• Ricky Ponting – 2,671 runs (62 innings)
• Allan Border – 2,313 runs (67 innings)

In summary, David Warner’s stellar performances have not only solidified his standing in Australian cricket history but have also made him a formidable force against specific opponents like Pakistan.