Top 5 players to score most runs in WTC history - no South African in the list
Published: Jun 10, 2025, 18:01 IST | Updated: Jun 10, 2025, 18:01 IST
As South Africa prepare to take on Australia in WTC Final 2025, here are the top five players to score most runs in the tournament history. Surprisingly, no South African is in the list.
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Joe Root (England)
Joe Root, the former captain of England’s Test team, has played 64 matches in the World Test Championship (WTC) history. He has scored 5,543 runs at an average of 51.80, with 18 centuries to his name.
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Marnus Labuschagne (Australia)
Marnus Labuschagne, one of Australia's key Test batters, has played 52 WTC matches till date. He has scored 4,186 runs at an average of 48.67, including 11 centuries.
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Steve Smith (Australia)
Australian batting stalwart, Steve Smith has made 4,072 runs in 52 WTC games. His average stands at 50.90 and he has reached three figures 13 times.
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Ben Stokes (England)
England’s star all-rounder Ben Stokes has featured in 53 WTC matches, scoring 3,312 runs at an average of 37.21. He has scored seven centuries during this period.
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Usman Khawaja (Australia)
Veteran Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja has played in 39 WTC matches, scoring 3,165 runs. His batting average is 48.69, including 8 centuries.
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