Year-Ender 2024: Top 5 highest run-scorers in test cricket in 2024

Six batsmen amassed over 1000 runs in test cricket in 2024.

The year 2024 has been a remarkable year for the batsmen in test cricket as the men yielding their willows showed great tenacity and genius in the face of adversity. Their accomplishments highlighted their commitment to thriving in the longest format of the game and attracted crowds.

As many as six batsmen piled up over 1000 runs in tests in 2024, with two of them amassing more than 1400 runs.

Today, we take a look at the top five run-getters in test cricket in 2024.

Here are the top 5 highest run-scorers in test cricket in 2024:

5. Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka) – 1049 runs

Kamindu Mendis, who made his debut in test cricket this year for Sri Lanka, had an excellent outing in his first year. He became the fastest Asian batter to score five test centuries, achieving this feat in 13 innings. These achievements led to him winning the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for September 2024.

He overall made 1049 runs in nine tests with five hundreds and three fifties at an average of 74.92 and a highest score of 182*. He hit 108 fours and 21 sixes, the second most this year.

4. Harry Brook (England) – 1100 runs

England’s Harry Brook was the only triple centurion this year in 2024. Brook, who combines aggression and technical skill, has been a reliable middle-order performer for England over the past couple of years.

In year 2024, Brook played 12 tests and 20 innings, in which he made 1100 runs at an average of 55 with a highest score of 317 against Pakistan. He hit four centuries and three fifties, hitting 105 fours and 14 sixes in the process.

He has played important innings under pressure and is renowned for his gutsy style, frequently shifting the tide in England’s favor. Brook is an essential member of the England test team because of his ability to counterattack against strong bowling attacks, both at home and away.

3. Ben Duckett (England) – 1149 runs

England opener Ben Duckett’s career revived in the Bazball era and he has now become an integral part of the XI in test cricket. He has been a pivotal player for England in 2024 in test cricket.

Duckett, who is well-known for his versatility and upbeat demeanour, produced several important performances both at home and away. The team has greatly benefited from his ability to hit pace and spin equally well.

In 2024, Duckett made 1149 runs in 13 tests. This came at an average of 37.06 and a best score of 153. He hit 153 fours and seven sixes with 2 centuries and six fifties this year. Duckett is a star in England’s batting lineup because of his fearless stroke play against the new ball.

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal (India) – 1478 runs

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is in the second spot for the most runs scored in 2024 in test cricket. The Indian batter, having made his test debut in 2023, remained impressive in 2024. Jaiswal has been a reliable player at the top of the order and is well-known for his aggressive flair and strong technique.

His position on the Indian test team has been solidified by these traits. His ability to play long innings and adapt to varying conditions has been a hallmark of his game.

In 2024, Jaiswal made 1478 runs in 15 tests at an average of 54.74, hitting three centuries and nine fifties. His highest score was 214*, part of the twin double centuries he scored in India against England. He also attained the record for the most sixes in a calendar year in test cricket with 36 sixes.

1. Joe Root (England) – 1556 runs

Joe Root, the veteran of England’s batting lineup, continued his surreal form in test cricket in 2024. He’s been on a sensational purple patch since 2021.

Root, who is renowned for his skillful stroke play, has performed admirably in a variety of settings and has produced crucial innings against elite bowling attacks. Root has unarguably been the best test batsman in the last three years, and his performances in 2024 further strengthened that claim.

In 2024 in test cricket, Root scored 1556 runs in 17 tests, with six centuries and five fifties. He maintained an average of 55.57. His highest score of the year was 262 against Pakistan.

Root is the fulcrum of England’s batting lineup because of his capacity to lead innings and quicken when necessary. He has adapted his game to the Bazball way of England batting.

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