In the 149-year long history of Test cricket, till now there have been only 5 batsmen who have achieved the amazing feat of scoring 13,000 or more runs. Two Indian batsmen are included in this select elite club, and one of the greatest batsmen in the world, Sachin Tendulkar, is at number 1 in the list.
Sports News: In the 149-year long and exciting history of Test cricket, only five batsmen have been able to join the elite club of having scored 13,000 or more runs. Reaching this magical figure is not just the result of technique and skill, but requires patience, mental strength and decades of hard work.
The names of legendary batsmen who have achieved this special achievement include Sachin Tendulkar, Joe Root, Ricky Ponting, Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis. These figures perfectly reflect the unwavering passion, relentless practice and commitment of these legends to remain on the pitch for decades, proving that consistency and hard work are the keys to greatness in cricket.
1. Sachin Tendulkar – 15,921 runs
Sachin Tendulkar, known as India’s ‘Cricket God’, scored 15,921 runs in 200 Test matches. In his 24-year career, he scored 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries. Sachin played in every corner of the world and scored runs against every great bowler. He is also the first batsman to cross the 13,000-run mark in Test cricket.
2. Joe Root – 13,943 runs
England’s star batsman Joe Root is included in the 13,000 run club with 13,943 runs so far. Root has become the highest run-scorer in the history of Test cricket after the great Sachin Tendulkar. He scored 41 centuries in 163 test matches. Joe Root achieved this glorious milestone in his career, leaving behind legends like Ricky Ponting, Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis.
3. Ricky Ponting – 13,378 runs
Australia’s great batsman and captain Ricky Ponting scored 13,378 runs in 168 Test matches. During this period he scored 41 centuries. Ponting led the ‘Golden Age’ of Australian cricket and led the team to many historic victories through his consistency and hard work. His game was a great blend of technique and aggression.
4. Jacques Kallis – 13,289 runs
South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis scored 13,289 runs in 166 Test matches and also took 292 wickets. He scored 45 centuries in his Test career. Jacques Kallis’ record shows that despite being an all-rounder, he was equally great at batting. He contributed to the team on every front and made his own mark in cricket history.
5. Rahul Dravid – 13,288 runs
India’s great batsman Rahul Dravid, popularly known as ‘The Wall’, is the fifth highest run-scorer in Test cricket. He scored 13,288 runs in 164 Test matches and also held the record for playing the most balls in Tests (31,258 balls). Dravid’s game was a wonderful blend of patience, concentration and technique. He scored 36 centuries in his career and played a decisive role in many matches for the Indian team.
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