Race to Rank 1 – Joe Root with highest test match runs
The pinnacle of batting excellence has always been found in test cricket, the game’s most prestigious and durable format. The accumulation of runs in Test cricket is a true testament to a great player because of the long hours at the crease, the struggle against excellent bowlers, and the perseverance required to succeed.
By accumulating incredible run totals over the years, a few titans have made their names in cricket history. Joe Root of England has quietly but steadily ascended the mountain of Test greatness among the contemporary masters. He is not only one of the all-time great run scorers as of mid-2025, but he is actively vying for the top spot.
Let’s examine it more closely.
List of highest runs in test match cricket
| Rank | Player | Country | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | India | 200 | 329 | 15,921 | 53.78 | 51 |
| 2 | Ricky Ponting | Australia | 168 | 287 | 13,378 | 51.85 | 41 |
| 3 | Jacques Kallis | South Africa | 166 | 280 | 13,289 | 55.37 | 45 |
| 4 | Rahul Dravid | India | 164 | 286 | 13,288 | 52.31 | 36 |
| 5 | Alastair Cook | England | 161 | 291 | 12,472 | 45.35 | 33 |
| 6 | Joe Root | England | 143* | 265* | 12,521+ | 50.60+ | 31+ |
The question that occupies every cricket enthusiast’s thoughts: Is it possible for Joe Root to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s legendary total of 15,921 Test runs?
Let’s analyze it:
Current Gap (as of July 2025): approximately 3,400 runs
Fitness Level: Outstanding, no significant injuries.
Age of Root: 34
England’s Test Calendar: England persists in participating in a substantial amount of Test cricket, with Root remaining an essential member of the team.
Should Root maintain his annual scoring between 800 and 1000 runs over the next 3–4 years, as he has regularly achieved, he could plausibly contend with Tendulkar’s record.
More crucially, unlike numerous hitters who decline after 33, Root appears to be performing at his best. His gameplay has evolved, and he has adjusted to new formats while maintaining his strength in red-ball cricket.
Main Highlights:
The youngest English cricketer to achieve 10,000 Test runs.
The sole English player with over 30 Test centuries.
More than 12,500 Test appearances by 34 years old—and still thriving.
Numerous Ashes centuries and hundreds from the subcontinent.
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