Top 20 Batsmen with the Most Runs in Test Cricket History

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Test cricket is the ultimate test of patience and a saga of run-scoring excellence. As we enter the beginning of 2026, world cricket has witnessed significant shifts in the rankings. Notably, England’s Joe Root and Australia’s Steve Smith are rapidly ascending the ladder of legends.

Top 20 Batsmen: Most Runs in Test Cricket

RankPlayerCountryMatchesTotal RunsCenturiesAverage
1Sachin TendulkarIndia20015,9215153.78
2Joe Root*England16313,9374151.07
3Ricky PontingAustralia16813,3784151.84
4Jacques KallisSouth Africa16613,2894555.37
5Rahul DravidIndia16413,2883652.31
6Alastair CookEngland16112,4723345.35
7Kumar SangakkaraSri Lanka13412,4003857.40
8Brian LaraWest Indies13111,9533452.88
9Shivnarine ChanderpaulWest Indies16411,8673051.37
10Mahela JayawardeneSri Lanka14911,8143449.84
11Allan BorderAustralia15611,1742750.56
12Steve Smith*Australia12310,7513756.28
13Steve WaughAustralia16810,9273251.06
14Sunil GavaskarIndia12510,1223451.12
15Younis KhanPakistan11810,0993452.05
16Kane Williamson*New Zealand1089,4613354.68
17Hashim AmlaSouth Africa1249,2822846.64
18Graeme SmithSouth Africa1179,2652748.25
19Virat KohliIndia1239,2303046.85
20Graham GoochEngland1188,9002042.58

Key Updates and Major Milestones

  • Steve Smith’s Milestone: Australian legendary batsman Steve Smith smashed his 37th Test century against England in the Sydney Test in January 2026. With this, he has established himself as the second-highest run-scorer in Ashes history, following only Sir Don Bradman.
  • Virat Kohli’s Record: Virat Kohli currently sits at the 19th position on the list with 9,230 Test runs and 30 centuries. He is on track to become the second-highest run-scorer in the history of international cricket (across all formats combined).
  • Joe Root’s Pursuit: With 13,937 runs, Joe Root is rapidly closing the gap towards Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of 15,921 runs.
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