Most runs scored by a batter in Test cricket, Root topples Ponting, Kallis, Dravid
Published on: July 25, 2025 22:47 IST
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Image Source : GettySachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer in Test cricket history. The former India international made 15921 runs in 200 Test matches, at an average of 53.78. He has hit 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries in the longest format of the game.
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Jor Root broke the record of Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to become the second-leading run-scorer in Test cricket history. Courtesy of a century against India in Manchester, Root now has 13409 runs to his name in 157 matches at an average of 51.17.
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Ricky Ponting moved down to number three on the list of most runs scored by a batter in Test cricket history. The former Australia captain amassed 13378 runs in 168 matches at an average of 58.72. He has 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries to his name in the longest format.
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Jacques Kallis currently stands fourth on the list of most runs scored by a batter in Test cricket history. He made 13289 runs in 166 matches at an average of 55.37. Apart from that, Kallis has also clinched 292 wickets in the longest format of the game.
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Former India captain Rahul Dravid stands fifth on the list of most runs scored by a batter in Test cricket history. In 164 matches, Dravid has scored 13288 runs at an average of 52.31. He hit 36 centuries and 63 half-centuries in the format.