South Africa Clinches World Test Championship 2025 Title with Stellar Performances
South Africa Triumphs in World Test Championship Final
In a thrilling conclusion to the World Test Championship 2025, South Africa emerged victorious against Australia, securing a narrow 5-wicket win at Lord's cricket ground. Key contributions from Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada propelled the Proteas to this significant achievement. After a disappointing start with a duck, Markram rebounded spectacularly, scoring a remarkable 136 runs. Despite his impressive century, he does not rank among the top run scorers of the WTC 2025. Joe Root from England leads the charts, followed closely by India's Yashasvi Jaiswal. Below are the top five run scorers from the WTC 2023-25 series.
Joe Root's Stellar Performance
Although England did not reach the final, their star player Joe Root showcased exceptional form throughout the 2023-25 cycle. As reported by ESPNcricinfo, he amassed an impressive 1,968 runs across 40 innings, boasting an average of 54.67. Root's tally included seven centuries, a feat unmatched by any other player during this period, along with seven fifties.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines Bright
Making his Test debut at the start of the WTC India 2023-25 series, Yashasvi Jaiswal had an outstanding performance with the bat. The left-handed batsman scored 1,798 runs in 36 innings, achieving an impressive average of 52.88. His record includes four centuries, one of which was a double-century, and ten fifties. Notably, in 2024, he hit 36 sixes, the highest by any player in a single calendar year.
Ben Duckett's Aggressive Play
Another standout from England, Ben Duckett, demonstrated his hard-hitting prowess during this cycle. He scored 1,470 runs in 41 innings, averaging 36.75. His strike rate of 84.33 was the highest among all batters with over 200 runs in this cycle. Duckett's performance included eight fifties and two centuries, with a top score of 153.
Harry Brook's Consistent Contributions
Despite missing out on England's five-Test series in India last year, Harry Brook made a significant impact. By the end of the cycle, he had accumulated 1,463 runs in 29 innings, averaging 50.44. Brook's strike rate was an impressive 83.36, and he recorded four centuries along with seven fifties.
Usman Khawaja Rounds Out the Top Five
Completing the list of top run scorers is Usman Khawaja, who led the Australian batting charts. He scored 1,428 runs in 39 innings, maintaining an average of nearly 40 (39.66). Unfortunately, Khawaja struggled in the final, scoring 0 and 6 in his two innings. Throughout the cycle, he achieved two centuries and six fifties.