Test cricket was a very integral part of 2023, we saw the second final of the World Test Championship this year. It was a great year for test cricket lovers. Ashes and Border Gavaskar Trophy always happened in 2023. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 highest run scorers in test in 2023.
#5 Joe Root
Former England test captain and one of the best test batters of the modern-day generation, Joe Root played only 8 test matches in 2023 where he made 787 runs. He was the fifth-highest run-getter in tests.
#4 Marnus Labuschagne
Australian top-order batsman, Marnus Labuschagne achieved great heights in test cricket in 2023. He became the No.1 batsman in test cricket in the early half of the year. He made 803 runs in 13 test matches he played in 2023.
#3 Travis Head
2023 has been the year of Travis Head. Australian middle-order batsman, Travis Head played some remarkable knocks in 2023. He made a sensational hundred against India in the WTC finals. He played 12 test matches and scored 919 runs in 2023.
#2 Steve Smith
Even considered as out of form in test cricket in 2023, Steve Smith is still at No.2 on highest run-getters in test cricket. Smith played 13 test matches in 2023 in which he scored 929 runs. He made 3 centuries this year. Smith is considered a modern-day great in test cricket.
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#1 Usman Khawaja
Australian opening batsman, Usman Khawaja made the most out of 2023 with his bat in test cricket. He is far from everyone at the top spot. In 13 test matches, he played in 2023 he made 1210 runs with an average of 52. He made 3 centuries and 6 half centuries in test cricket in 2023.