Top 5 active players with the most runs in ODI cricket

Chris Gayle: 9,585 runs

Chris Gayle made his international debut at the age of 18 against India. Gayle, considered to be one of the greatest batsmen in limited overs cricket, has set numerous records in every format of cricket. Gayle captained the West Indies' side from 2007 to 2010 and has been an integral part of the Windies team.

If Chris Gayle crosses the 10,000 run mark, he will make the list of those 15 players who crossed the coveted mark. A list where players like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting find their name.

Chris Gayle has scored 9,585 career runs in 281 matches and boasts an average of 37.00 with 23 hundred and 48 half-centuries to his name.