The longest format of the game, Test cricket, has evolved with time, as has the batter’s playing approach. There is no question about the greatness of the 20th-century batters, as they faced some of the most formidable bowling attacks.
But the modern-day Test batters have added a pinch of aggression to their style of play. Their ability to score runs against the best of the best bowlers at their will places them among the elites.
On that note, we’ll look at the top 10 active batsmen with the most runs in Test cricket.
| Player | Runs | Innings | High Score | Avg | 100/50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root (ENG) | 13006 | 279 | 262 | 50.80 | 36/65 |
| Steven Smith (AUS) | 10271 | 206 | 239 | 56.74 | 36/41 |
| Kane Williamson (NZ) | 9276 | 185 | 251 | 54.88 | 33/37 |
| Angelo Mathews (SL) | 8167 | 210 | 200* | 44.62 | 16/45 |
| Cheteshwar Pujara (IND) | 7195 | 176 | 206* | 43.60 | 19/35 |
| Ben Stokes (ENG) | 6719 | 198 | 258 | 35.55 | 13/35 |
| Dinesh Chandimal (SL) | 6208 | 158 | 206* | 43.41 | 16/32 |
| Mushfiqur Rahim (BAN) | 6055 | 177 | 219* | 37.37 | 11/27 |
| Jonny Bairstow (ENG) | 6042 | 178 | 167* | 36.39 | 12/26 |
| Kraigg Brathwaite (WI) | 5935 | 189 | 212 | 33.15 | 12/31 |
Complete ‘Active Players’ Records
Most ODI Runs by Active Batters
Most Test Runs by Active Batters
Most ODI Centuries by Active Batters
Most Test Centuries by Active Batters
Most ODI Sixes by Active Batters
Most ODI Catches by Active Cricketers
Key Insights – Current Leaders in Test Runs Chart
England’s former captain, Joe Root, is the only current player who has more than 10000 runs in Tests. Soon, he might be among the top run scorers list in this format.
