Highest run scorer in Test cricket. Check complete list

Sachin Tendulkar, one of India’s most revered cricket players, currently holds the record for being the Highest run scorer in Test cricket. With an impressive tally of 15,921 runs, he has achieved this feat in 200 Test matches, comprising 329 innings. Tendulkar’s remarkable performance in the longest format of the game has earned him a prominent place at the top of the table. Throughout his career, he has displayed tremendous consistency, accumulating runs at an average of 53.78. This outstanding record includes 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries.

Highest run scorer in Test cricket. Check complete list

Player	Team	Mat	Inn	Runs	Highest	100s	50s	Avg
Sachin Tendulkar	India	200	329	15,921	248*	51	68	53.78
Ricky Ponting	Australia	168	287	13,378	257	41	62	51.85
Jacques Kallis	South Africa	166	280	13,289	224	45	58	55.37
Rahul Dravid	India	164	286	13,288	270	36	63	52.31
Alastair Cook	England	161	291	12,472	294	33	57	45.35
Kumar Sangakkara	Sri Lanka	134	233	12,400	319	38	52	57.40
Brian Lara	West Indies	131	232	11,953	400*	34	48	52.88
Shivnarine Chanderpaul	West Indies	164	280	11,867	203*	30	66	51.37
Mahela Jayawardene	Sri Lanka	149	252	11,814	374	34	50	49.84
Joe Root	England	133	244	11,236	254	30	58	50.16
Allan Border	Australia	156	265	11,174	205	27	63	50.56
Steve Waugh	Australia	168	260	10,927	200	32	50	51.06
Sunil Gavaskar	India	125	214	10,122	236*	34	45	51.12
Younis Khan	Pakistan	118	213	10,099	313	34	33	52.05
Hashim Amla	South Africa	124	215	9,282	311*	28	41	46.64

Following closely behind Tendulkar is Ricky Ponting, the charismatic Australian cricketer. Ponting has scored an impressive 13,378 runs in 168 Test matches, maintaining an average of 51.85. His skill and determination have firmly established him as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the sport.

In total, 14 players have managed to surpass the 10,000-run mark in Test matches. These individuals hail from various cricketing nations, including India, Australia, South Africa, England, Sri Lanka, West Indies, and Pakistan. Alongside Tendulkar, two other Indian batsmen have achieved this remarkable feat. Rahul Dravid has scored 13,288 runs in 164 Test matches, while Sunil Gavaskar accumulated 10,122 runs in 125 Test matches, solidifying their positions as legends of the game.

Australia boasts two more players in the top run-scorers’ list. Apart from Ponting, Allan Border has amassed 11,174 runs in 156 Test matches, while Steve Waugh secured 10,927 runs in 168 Test matches, showcasing their immense contributions to the Australian cricketing legacy.

England is represented by two outstanding cricketers on the list. Alastair Cook, with 12,472 runs in 161 Test matches, and Joe Root, with 11,236 runs in 133 Test matches, have showcased their batting prowess and dedication to the game.

Sri Lanka also has two prominent names on the list. Kumar Sangakkara, widely regarded as one of the best batsmen of his generation, has scored 12,400 runs in 134 Test matches. Accompanying him is Mahela Jayawardene, who accumulated 11,814 runs in 149 Test matches, leaving an indelible mark on Sri Lankan cricket.

The West Indies, known for their rich cricketing history, is represented by two legendary players. Brian Lara, regarded as one of the most stylish batsmen to have graced the game, amassed 11,953 runs in 131 Test matches. Shivnarine Chanderpaul, known for his unorthodox batting technique, contributed 11,867 runs in 164 Test matches.

South Africa’s Jacques Kallis, a true all-rounder of the game, has amassed an impressive 13,289 runs in 166 Test matches. His batting prowess combined with his bowling and fielding skills have made him one of the most complete cricketers in history.

Younis Khan, the sole representative from Pakistan, scored 10,099 runs in 118 Test matches. Known for his elegant strokeplay and ability to perform under pressure, Younis Khan made a significant impact on Pakistan cricket.

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