Players With Most Runs in Test Cricket

Imagine a cricket match that lasts for five days, where the batsmen are faced with countless deliveries from skilled bowlers. In this tough battle, the ultimate goal for many is to score as many points as possible.

Test cricket is the oldest and most traditional format of cricket and is considered the pinnacle of the sport. A five-day match between international teams, with each team having two innings of batting and bowling.

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It is the dream of every batsman to score the most runs in this challenging format, showcasing their skill and stamina throughout the game. This is a record that has been chased by countless cricketers for decades.

Some have come close, but only a few have been able to etch their names in the history books. Let us explore the incredible journey of these cricket icons and the records they set.

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List of players with the most runs in Test cricket

Below is the list of top 10 cricketers who have scored the most runs in Test cricket along with their impressive career statistics. These players consistently performed at the highest level and made a lasting impact on the game of cricket. The list includes:

rank	player	nation	span	pad	hostel	running	HS	100
1	Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar	India	1989-2013	200	Chapter 329	15921	248*	51
2	Ricky Thomas Ponting	Australia	1995-2012	168	Chapter 287	13378	Chapter 257	41
3	Jacques Henry Callis	South Africa	1995-2013	166	280	13289	224	45
4	Rahul Dravid	India	1996-2012	164	Chapter 286	13288	270	36
5	Joseph Edward Root	England	2012-2024	148	270	12716	262	35
6	Alastair Nathan Cook	England	2006-2018	161	Chapter 291	12472	294	33
7	Kumar Chowkshanada Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	2000-2015	134	233	12400	Chapter 319	38
8	Brian Charles Lara	west indies	1990-2006	131	Chapter 232	11953	400*	34
9	Shivnareen Chanderpaul	west indies	1994-2015	164	280	11867	203*	30
10	See more : Optical Illusion Brain Challenge: If you have Hawk Eyes Find the Number 7 in 15 Secs Mahela de Silva Jayewardene	Sri Lanka	1997-2014	149	Chapter 252	11814	Chapter 374	34
11	alan robert bode	Australia	1978-1994	156	265	11174	205	No. 27
12	Stephen Roger Waugh	Australia	1985-2004	168	260	10927	200	32
13	Sunil Manohar Gavaskar	India	1971-1987	125	214	10122	236*	34
14	Younis Khan	Pakistan	2000-2017	118	213	10099	313	34
15	Steven Peter Devereux Smith	Australia	2010-2024	109	195	9685	239	32
16	Hashim Muhammad Amla	South Africa	2004-2019	124	215	9282	311*	28
No. 17	Graeme Craig Smith	South Africa	2002-2014	117	205	9265	Chapter 277	27
18	Virat Kohli	India	2011-2024	116*	197	9017	254*	29
No. 19	Graham Allen Gooch	England	1975-1995	118	215	8900	Chapter 333	20
20	Kane Stewart Williamson	New Zealand	2010-2024	102	180	8881	Chapter 251	32
twenty one	Javed Miandad	Pakistan	1976-1993	124	189	8832	280*	twenty three
twenty two	David Andrew Warner	Australia	2011-2024	112	205	8786	335*	26
twenty three	Vanjipulap Venkata Sai Laxman	India	1996-2012	134	225	8781	Chapter 281	No. 17
twenty four	Abraham Benjamin de Villiers	South Africa	2004-2018	114	191	8765	278*	No. 22
25	Michael John Clark	Australia	2004-2015	115	198	8643	329*	28
26	Matthew Lawrence Hayden	Australia	1994-2009	103	184	8625	380	30
No. 27	Virender Sehwag	India	2001-2013	104	180	8586	Chapter 319	twenty three
28	Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards	west indies	1974-1991	121	182	8540	Chapter 291	twenty four
29	Alec James Stewart	England	1990-2003	133	235	8463	190	15
30	David Yvonne Gower	England	1978-1992	117	204	8231	215	18

Source: ESPNcricinfo

India’s Sachin Tendulkar holds the illustrious record for most runs in Test cricket, having scored an incredible 15,921 runs in his 24-year career. His ability to adapt to different conditions and bowlers makes him a formidable opponent. He played 200 games and scored a highest score of 248 not out while maintaining an average of 53.78.

He is followed by Ricky Ponting, who scored 13,378 runs in 168 games from 1995 to 2012, with a highest score of 257 and an average of 51.85. Another famous player is Jacques Kallis, who accumulated 13,289 points in 166 games, with a maximum score of 224 and an average of 55.37.

Virat Kohli has emerged as a standout figure in Test cricket in recent years and as of 2024, he ranks fourth with 9,685 runs. His highest score is 239 and he maintains an impressive average of 56.97.

These records not only highlight the brilliance of individuals but also the evolution of batting in Test cricket over the decades, demonstrating the dedication and skill required to excel at this level.

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