World Test Championship: The International Cricket Council (ICC) introduced the World Test Championship to bring back the interest of the fans in red-ball cricket once again, and it came as a brilliant move. It has been five years now since its start in 2019. In this article, we will talk about the top five run-scorers in the World Test Championship.
This list includes probably the best modern-day cricketers who have scored consistently in the longest format. This list is mainly dominated by the English and Australian players. Joe Root is leading the chart as he has been a run machine for England in Test cricket.
Top five run scorers in the World Test Championship
5. Usman Khawaja (Australia)
Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has been a vital cog in Australia‘s dominance in Test cricket. He has been a solid pillar at the top and has given good starts to the team. Khawaja has played 32 Tests and scored 2686 runs at an average of 49.74 with a best of 195 not out. He has also scored 7 centuries and 12 half-centuries.
4. Ben Stokes (England)
Ben Stokes has taken England to new heights in Test cricket since he became the captain. He has led the team brilliantly and also scored runs with the bat. Stokes has played many match-winning knocks in the World Test Championship. He has played 48 Tests and scored 3101 runs at an average of 37.81 with a best of 176. Stokes has also scored 7 centuries and 16 half-centuries in this period.
3. Steve Smith (Australia)
Steve Smith is one of the best modern-day Test batters in the world, and he has established himself as one of the best Test batters of all time. Though he is not at his peak at the moment but his consistency with the bat is unparallel. Smith has played 45 Tests in the World Test Championship and scored 3486 runs at an average of 50.52, with a best of 211. The former Australian captain has also scored 9 centuries and 17 half-centuries in WTC since 2019.
2. Marnus Labuschagne (Australia)
Marnus Labuschagne has overshadowed Smith with his consistency, which is a brilliant achievement. He is among the top ranked batters in Test cricket and is a main pillar of Australia’s Test team. Marnus has played 45 matches in WTC history and scored 3904 runs at an average of 52.05 and a best of 215. The right-hander has also scored 11 centuries and 19 half-centuries in this period.
1. Joe Root (England)
England‘s superstar batter Joe Root has been the best batter in the World Test Championship history, which is why he is leading all the batting records. He has scored most runs, most centuries, and most half-centuries in WTC history. Root has played 57 matches and scored 4845 runs at an average of 51.54 with a best of 228. He has also scored 15 centuries and 20 half-centuries.
