T20 matches are known for batsmen's aggressive style. In this format, batsmen have to make runs quickly in the limited time. But, Test matches are different from T20 matches because in Test matches batsmen have to be cool and try to face most balls and set themselves because there is no limited time. Batsmen have to be consistent while playing Test matches. That's why the legends said Test is the GOLD for cricket. In Test, we can see batsmen's class and bowlers' skill. Many batsmen have scored above 10,000 runs in Tests but here are the top 10 batsmen who have scored 10,000 runs in Tests.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is a former captain of India. He is also known as Master-Blaster. His name is in the first position on this list. In 200 matches, he scored 15,921 runs in just 329 innings with an average of 53.78. In which he smashes 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries. He is the legend of cricket.
2. Ricky Ponting
Ricky Thomas Ponting AO is a former captain of Australia. He was captain of Australia between 2004 and 2011 in Tests. His captaincy is famous all over the world. In 168 Test matches, he scored 13,378 runs in just 287 innings with an average of 51.85. He also smashes 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries.
3. Jacques Kallis
Jacques Henry Kallis is a former cricketer of South Africa. He was an allrounder, with 250 wickets in both ODI and T20. He also took 131 ODI catches. In 166 matches, he scored 13,289 runs in just 280 innings with an average of 55.37. He also smashes 45 centuries and 58 half-centuries. He was the best all-rounder of his time.
4. Rahul Dravid
Rahul Sharad Dravid is a former ccaptain of India. Currently, he is the head coach of Team India. He is also known as ‘ The Wall ‘. In Tests, many bowlers are afraid to bowl him. He is the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar on this list. In 164 matches, he scored 13,288 in just 286 innings with an average of 52.31. He also smashes 36 centuries and 63 half-centuries.
5. Alastair Cook
Sir Alastair Nathan Cook is a former cricketer of England. He was the captain of England in the ODI and Test formats. He is on the fifth number on this list. In 161 matches, he scored 12,472 runs in just 291 innings with an average of 45.35. He also smashes 33 centuries and 57 half-centuries. He is the first England player who holds this record at fifth position.
6. Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Chokshanada Sangakkara is a former Sri Lankan Cricketer. He is the coach of Team Rajasthan Royals IPL. He was a wonderful cricketer in his time. In 134 matches, he scored 12,400 runs in just 233 innings with an average of 57.40. He also smashes 38 cecenturies and 52 half-centuries. He holds this record at sixth position on this list.
7. Brian Lara
Brian Charles Lara is a former cricketer of the West Indies. He was the greatest batsman of his time. He is also known for his record of the highest individual score, which is 501 not out. He is in the seventh position on this list. In 131 matches, he scored 11953 runs in just 232 innings with an average of 52.88. He also smashes 34 centuries and 48 half-centuries.
8. Shiv Narine Chanderpaul
Shivnarine ‘Shiv’ Chanderpaul is a former cricketer and captain of the West Indies. He is the first Indo-Caribbean player, who played 100 Tests for the West Indies. He is the second West Indies player after Brian Lara on this list. In 164 matches, he scored 11,867 runs in just 280 innings with an average of 51.37. He also smashes 30 centuries and 66 half-centuries.
9. Mahela Jayawardene
Denagamage Prabod Mahela de Silva Jayawardene is a former international cricketer of team Sri Lanka. He is also a head coach of the Mumbai Indians Team of IPL. He was a great captain and get rewarded for his captaincy skills. After Kumar Sangakkara, he is the second Sri Lankan player on this list. In 149 matches, he scored 11,814 runs in just 252 innings with an average of 49.84. He also smashes 34 centuries and 50 half-centuries.
10. Allan Border
Allan Robert Border is a former cricketer and captain of Australia. He played 156 matches for Australia. He was the great batsmen of Tests. In 156 matches, he scored 11,174 runs in just 265 innings with an average if 50.56. He also smashes 32 centuries and 50 half-centuries. He is last Australian player in this list.
