Top 5 New Zealand batsmen with most runs in international cricket
Eight New Zealand batsmen have scored over 10000 runs in international cricket.
New Zealand made their international debut in 1930, and they are one of the oldest teams in international cricket. Over the years, many superstars have played cricket for this team.
From Martin Crowe to Stephen Fleming and Ross Taylor to Kane Williamson, New Zealand have produced some great batting icons over the period. A total of eight batters have scored over 10,000 runs for New Zealand in international cricket.
Martin Crowe was the first Kiwi batter to cross the 10000-run mark in international cricket. In this article, we will talk about the top five run-scorers for New Zealand in international cricket (Tests+ODIs+T20Is).
Here are the New Zealand batsmen with the most runs in international cricket
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5. Martin Guptill – 13,463 runs
Martin Guptill was one of the best Kiwi openers of all time. He is still the only Kiwi batter with a double hundred in ODI cricket. Guptill made his debut in 2009 and was part of the team until 2022.
He represented New Zealand in 367 matches and scored 13,463 runs at an average of 35.90, with 23 centuries and 76 half-centuries and a best of 237 not out.
4. Brendon McCullum – 14,676 runs
The former Kiwi captain Brendon McCullum was known for his aggressive tactics and batting style. He was one of the most explosive Kiwi batters of all time. McCullum is the only New Zealander to score a test triple hundred.
He played 432 matches across formats and scored 14,676 runs at an average of 34.37 in international cricket. McCullum had 19 centuries and 76 half-centuries, with a high score of 302 runs.
3. Stephen Fleming – 15,289 runs
When you talk about New Zealand cricket, you can’t miss out on Stephen Fleming. Fleming made his debut for the Kiwis in 1994 and played until 2008. He played a total of 395 matches for his nation, in which, he captained the side in 303 games.
Fleming played 111 Tests, 280 ODIs, and five T20Is for his country, in which he amassed 15,289 runs. He was the first ever New Zealand cricketer to go past the 15,000-run mark in international cricket.
2. Ross Taylor – 18,199 runs
Ross Taylor played the most matches for New Zealand in international cricket. He made his debut in 2006 and was the first Kiwi cricketer to play at least 100 matches in all three formats.
He played 350 matches overall and scored 18199 runs at an average of 42.72 with a best of 290. Taylor scored 40 centuries and 93 half-centuries in international cricket.
1. Kane Williamson – 19,346 runs
Kane Williamson is arguably the best batter that New Zealand have produced in international cricket. He has the most runs, most half-centuries, centuries, and the best average for New Zealand.
Williamson has now retired from international cricket, but before that he was the backbone of New Zealand’s batting unit. He made his debut in 2010 and has played 378 matches, scoring 19,346 runs at an average of 48.12.
Williamson has 48 centuries and 103 half-centuries, with a best of 251. Under his captaincy, New Zealand won the ICC World Test Championship 2019-21.
(All stats updated till 22nd October, 2026)
Which New Zealand batter has the most runs in international cricket?
Kane Williamson has the most runs in international cricket. He has played 378 matches, scoring 19,346 runs at an average of 48.12.
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