Discover the top 5 Test run-scorers of 2025 – from Steve Smith’s golden touch to Zimbabwe’s young sensation Brian Bennett. Full stats, stories, and momentum behind the red-ball stars.
Steve Smith: Back in Classic Form, Leading the Pack
2025 may be ushering in new faces but the king of consistency is still Steve Smith. The Aussie maestro has re-asserted his dominance with 388 runs in 6 innings in 4 Tests at a whopping average of 64.66. With two centuries and a classy half-century, Smith has proved to the world why he remains at the core of Australia’s red-ball batting order.
Usman Khawaja: Calm After the Storm of WTC Final
Usman Khawaja’s Series Batting Performance Despite being at his forgettable form during WTC Final, Usman Khawaja has been able to keep his position amongst the year’s top scorers. His blade has rattled making 344 runs from 7 innings at 57.33. A carefully compiled century by Khawaja serves notice that his resolve has not crumbled amidst the scrutiny and he is a key plank in Australia’s restructured order.
Brian Bennett: Zimbabwe’s 21-Year-Old Wonder
Brian Bennett ain’t just a name anymore — he’s a storm in the making, in the eye of Zimbabwean cricket. At 21, he has already played five Tests and scored 332 runs in 10 innings. A hundred and two fifties have established him among the top tier, and it is plain that his appetite for runs is growing. Bennett may well be the fresh, new face of Test cricket’s future.
Sean Williams: Experience Carving Its Space
Youth may be good, but the experience is still king. Zimbabwe’s old hand Sean Williams’ advanced to 320 runs from 8 innings under the radar at 2025. Even without a century, three gritty half-centuries highlight his consistency and importance to the team. He brings leadership and structure about him, providing mentorship to the younger players.
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Alex Carey: Wicketkeeper With a Batting Flair
Rounding off the list is Australia’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey. In 5 innings from 4 matches, Carey has smashed 289 runs at an incredible average of 72.25, including a standout century. More than just gloves behind the stumps, his bat has made serious noise in 2025.
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These five names are not just filling scoreboards—they’re rewriting the script of modern Test cricket.
