5 batters with most Test runs in 2025

2025 saw some incredible batting performances from some of the great batting talents in the Test format. Newly made captain Shubman Gill, along with ever consistent KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashavsi Jaiswal dominated the chart while South African batter Wiaan Mulder created a record with an unbeaten 367 against Zimbabwe. Here are the top five batters with the most Test runs in 2025.

Shubman Gill | 983 runs

Shubman Gill dominated Test cricket in 2025 with 983 runs from nine matches at a remarkable average of 70.21.

He scored five centuries and one fifty, with a highest innings of 269. His strike rate of 63.7 reflected his ability to combine solid defense with timely aggression.

As the captain of India, Gill set multiple records, including the highest Test score by an Indian captain and the third-highest away Test score by an Indian.

At Edgbaston, he made 269 and 161 in the same match, becoming only the second player to score two 150+ innings in a Test.

His aggregate of 430 runs in that match ranks as the second-highest ever in a Test. Gill's remarkable 2025 performances ensured he surpassed several Indian greats in career runs in the World Test Championship context, establishing himself as a major force in the game.

KL Rahul | 813 runs

KL Rahul contributed 813 runs in 10 Tests in 2025 from 19 innings with an average of 45.16. He scored three centuries and three fifties, showing consistency across series.

His highest score was 137. Rahul faced 1676 balls during the year, maintaining a strike rate of 48.50. His ability to provide stability and build innings for India complemented the more dominant styles of his teammates.

Rahul's performances helped India maintain strong batting depth and resilience across different conditions in 2025.

Ravindra Jadeja | 764 runs

Ravindra Jadeja's batting in 2025 was vital to India's success, amassing 764 runs at an outstanding average of 63.66 over 10 matches. He scored two hundreds and six fifties, with a highest unbeaten 107*.

Jadeja remained not out five times in 17 innings, underscoring his ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed.

His strike rate of 53.46 off 1429 balls faced reveals a steady yet productive batting approach. Jadeja’s contributions lower down the order added crucial runs and often tilted matches in India’s favour.

Yashasvi Jaiswal | 745 runs

Yashasvi Jaiswal played 10 Tests in 2025, accumulating 745 runs with an average of 39.21. He scored three centuries and three fifties, with a highest score of 175.

Jaiswal showed an aggressive strike rate of 66.16 despite facing 1126 balls, reflecting his attacking style. However, with three ducks in 19 innings, his performances also had moments of inconsistency.

Jaiswal’s potential as a key young batter for India was evident in 2025, as he delivered both big scores and resilient knocks.

Wiaan Mulder | 669 runs

South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder scored 669 runs in 7 Test matches in 2025, averaging 66.90.

He scored two centuries, including a monumental 367*, the highest score among these top batters. Mulder faced 911 balls, maintaining a notable strike rate of 73.43, reflecting aggressive intent.

His performances were key for South Africa in a challenging season, providing both resilience and match-winning innings.

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