Year Ender 2024: The end of 2024 year has come and we’ve seen some astonishing batting display in Test cricket. From run machines to century getters, batters played with positive temperament and made their mark this year.
Here are top-5 batters who’ve dominated and scored runs in Test matches:
| Player | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JE Root (ENG) | 17 | 1556 | 262 | 55.57 | 63.38 | 6 | 5 | 147 | 2 |
| YBK Jaiswal (IND) | 15 | 1478 | 214* | 54.74 | 69.35 | 3 | 9 | 168 | 36 |
| BM Duckett (ENG) | 17 | 1149 | 153 | 37.06 | 87.04 | 2 | 6 | 153 | 7 |
| HC Brook (ENG) | 12 | 1100 | 317 | 55.00 | 85.00 | 4 | 3 | 105 | 14 |
| PHKD Mendis (SL) | 9 | 1049 | 182* | 74.92 | 66.30 | 5 | 3 | 108 | 21 |
Joe Root (ENG): 1556 runs
England’s run-machine Joe Root had a phenomenal year in Test. He was an unstoppable force in the longest format of the game. Root scored 1556 runs in 17 matches at an average of 55.57 with 5 half-centuries and 6 centuries to his name.
Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND): 1478 runs
The only Indian on this list, Yashasvi Jaiswal had a fantastic year with the bat in the longest format of the game. The young southpaw scored 1478 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.74 with 9 fifties and 3 hundreds.
Ben Duckett (ENG): 1149 runs
The dashing England opener, Ben Duckett has been a great opener for England and been in great form. Duckett accumulated 1149 runs in 17 matches at an average of 37.06 with 6 fifties and 2 centuries.
Harry Brook (ENG): 1100 runs
The young sensation Harry Brook has been a brilliant batter for England for couple of years. Brook had a brilliant Pakistan Tour and showed his sheer class. In 12 matches, Brook accumulated 1100 runs at an average of 55 with 3 fifties and 4 hundreds to his name.
Kamindu Mendis (SL): 1049 runs
The last on this list is young Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis. Mendis was the lone-warrior for the Lankan-side in 2024. In 9 matches, Mendis scored 1049 runs at an average of 74.92 with 3 fifties and 5 centuries.
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