Top 5 Indian Batsmen with the Highest Runs in ICC World Test Championship(WTC) History

India’s top five run-scorers in ICC World Test Championship history have consistently delivered impactful performances across formats. Their contributions highlight a blend of experience, leadership, and resilience. These batters have anchored innings, led from the front, and adapted to challenging conditions, solidifying India’s dominance in Test cricket throughout the WTC cycles.

5. Ravindra Jadeja – 2232 runs

One of India’s most dependable all-rounders, Ravindra Jadeja has made a significant mark in both departments during the WTC era. With 134 wickets, he is India’s third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. Equally impressive with the bat, Jadeja ranks fifth in the list of Indian run-scorers in WTC history. In 43 Tests, he has amassed 2232 runs at an average of 40.58, including three centuries and 16 fifties. His highest score remains an unbeaten 175.

4. Shubman Gill – 2512 runs

India’s current Test captain, Shubman Gill, debuted during the first WTC cycle and has quickly become a pillar of the batting unit. Gill has featured in 36 Tests, scoring 2512 runs at an average of 41.18. He has notched up eight centuries—the second most by an Indian in WTC history—along with seven fifties. His highest score is 269.

3. Virat Kohli – 2617 runs

Former skipper Virat Kohli had a stellar run in the early phase of the WTC but saw a dip in form towards the end of his career, retiring from Tests in 2025. In 46 matches, he scored 2617 runs at an average of 35.36. His tally includes five centuries and 11 fifties, with a top score of 254 not out.

2. Rohit Sharma – 2716 runs

Rohit Sharma, India’s most successful Test opener in the WTC, surprised fans by retiring before the England tour in 2025. Despite a lean final year, his record remains remarkable. In 40 matches, Rohit scored 2716 runs at 41.15, including nine centuries and eight fifties. His best performance came in the form of a 212-run knock.

1. Rishabh Pant – 2731 runs

Despite missing over a year due to a car accident, Rishabh Pant leads the run charts for India in WTC history. The explosive wicketkeeper-batter has been India’s standout performer in Tests since his debut. In 38 Tests, Pant has scored 2731 runs at an impressive average of 43.34. His contributions include six centuries and 16 half-centuries.

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