ICC World Test Championship Most Runs

1) Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) – 1675 Runs

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The inaugural version of the World Test Championship or the WTC that was organized by the ICC saw the top 10 test teams in the world play 6 test series based on which points were allotted. During the 2-year cycle that spanned from 2019 to 2021, here’s a list of some of the most proficient batsmen who have amassed the most runs in the World Test Championship.

It’s surprising to know that the list of top run-getters in the ICC World Test Championship does not feature even one New Zealand batsman, the team that ended up winning the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship by defeating team India. Despite this, the phenomenal batting performances of these batsmen cannot be overlooked as we’ve put together this list. Does Virat Kohli feature on this list? Read on to find out.

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Contents

• Most Runs in WTC History
  • 1) Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) – 1675 Runs
  • 2) Joe Root (England) – 1660 Runs
  • 3) Steven Smith (Australia) – 1341 Runs
  • 4) Ben Stokes (England) – 1334 Runs
  • 5) Ajinkya Rahane (India) – 1159 Runs
  • 6) Rohit Sharma (India) – 1094 Runs
  • 7) Karunaratne (Sri Lanka) – 999 Runs
  • 8) Jos Buttler (England) – 963 Runs
  • 9) David Warner (Australia) – 948 Runs
  • 10) Dean Elgar (South Africa) – 935 Runs
• Conclusion

Most Runs in WTC History

) Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) – 1675 Runs

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne leads the list in terms of the most runs scored in the World Test Championship. In the 13 matches that he featured in during the 2019-21 cycle, he scored a total of 1675 runs at a phenomenal average of 72.82. His strike rate of 55.85 meant that he was constantly able to rotate strike while he was the crease. His highest score of 215 was the highlight of his consistent batting performances as Labuschagne went on to score 5 centuries and 9 half-centuries during the World Test Championship.

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2) Joe Root (England) – 1660 Runs

gland skipper Joe Root had a phenomenal 2019-21 test season as went on to accumulate a total of 1660 runs in 20 matches at an average of 47.42. His highest score of 211 runs was an innings that capped off a rich vein of form – Root scored 3 hundred and 8 half-centuries during the World Test Championship. 

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3) Steven Smith (Australia) – 1341 Runs

en regarded as one of the batting greats of the modern era, former Australian captain Steven Smith is third on the list of top run-getters in the World Test Championship. In the 13 matches that Smith played, he was able to score a total of 1341 runs at an average of 63.85 and strike rate of 53.44. Such was the phenomenal form that Smith was in that he managed to score a total of 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries during the World Test Championship Cycle.

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4) Ben Stokes (England) – 1334 Runs

mboyant English all-rounder Ben Stokes capped off an incredible 2019-21 World Test Championship by scoring a total of 1334 runs in the 17 matches that he played at an average of 46. With 4 centuries and 6 half-centuries to his name, Stokes played unbelievable innings of 176 that single-handedly help England beat Australia during the 2019-20 Ashes.

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5) Ajinkya Rahane (India) – 1159 Runs

dle-order Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane features fifth on the list of top run-getters in the 2019-21 World Test Championship. In the 18 matches that he played, Rahane went on to score a total of 1159 runs at an average of 42.92. With 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries, Rahane was fundamental in helping team India reach the finals of the World Test Championship.

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6) Rohit Sharma (India) – 1094 Runs

rong>Indian opener Rohit Sharma was in incredible form as he went on to score a total of 1094 runs in the 12 matches he played in at an average of 60.77. During this period, Sharma managed to score 4 centuries and 2 half-centuries.

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7) Karunaratne (Sri Lanka) – 999 Runs

Lankan batsman Karunaratne also had a great season with the bat in the World Test Championship as he managed to score a total of 999 runs in just 10 matches at an average of 55.50.

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8) Jos Buttler (England) – 963 Runs

land’s wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler went on to score 963 runs in the 18 test matches that he played at a decent average of 33.20 runs. During this period, Buttler scored 1 century and 4 half-centuries.

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9) David Warner (Australia) – 948 Runs

st 12 matches, Australian opener David Warner was able to score a total of 948 runs at a healthy average of 47.20. Warner was in a rich vein of form as he converted all his starts to big scores. He scored a total of 3 centuries and 1 half-century during this period in the World Test Championship.

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10) Dean Elgar (South Africa) – 935 Runs

g in 10th on the list of highest run-scorers in the 2019-21 edition of the World Test Championship is the current South African captain Dean Elgar. Elgar accumulated a total of 935 runs at an average of 42.50 at a healthy strike rate of 54.24.

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Conclusion

naugural World Test Championship 2019-21 ended with the Indian team squaring off against New Zealand at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, England. The match ended with New Zealand beating India by eight wickets as the Kiwis had to chase down a total of 139 runs, the target set by team India in their second innings.