Wicketkeeper Who Scored Most Runs in Tests: There are more than one record in the cricket world. The record ranging from the highest run to the highest wicket has surprised people. From Don Bradman to Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara and Virat Kohli, the game has been carried forward. During this time these veterans achieved some such achievements, which were shocked. Apart from these batsmen, wicketkeepers are also seen on the cricket ground. In the modern era, from Adam Gilchrist to Mahendra Singh Dhoni has shown amazing.

World’s top-5 wicketkeeper

The role of wicketkeeper in cricket’s longest and tough format is double. On the one hand, they have to be alert behind the stump and on the other hand they have to score important runs while batting. Despite this dual responsibility, there have been some wicketkeepers who have left their mark in batting too. We are telling you about the top-5 wicketkeepers who scored the most runs in Tests.

1. Adam Gilchrist (Australia)

This wicketkeeper of Australia became very famous for his dreaded batting. This veteran changed the definition of wicketkeeping. Before Gilchrist, wicketkeepers did not get much respect as a batsman. He changed this notion and scored fiercely for the Kangaroo team. Gilchrist has scored 5570 runs in 96 Tests at an excellent average of 47.60 as wicketkeeper. His bat scored 17 centuries and 26 half -centuries. This is a record that is not easy for wicketkeepers to break.

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2. Mark Boucher (South Africa)

Mark Boucher of South Africa also used to give a strong competition to Gilchrist in his time. He proved to be the best wicketkeeper of the African team. He scored 5515 runs as wicketkeepers in 147 Tests. He has 5 centuries and 35 half -centuries. He is second in the name of the most runs scorers as a wicketkeeper.

3. MS Dhoni (India)

One of India’s most successful captains, Mahendra Singh Dhoni also performed brilliantly as a wicketkeeper in Test cricket. He has scored 4876 runs in 90 Tests at an average of 38.09. He has 6 centuries and 33 half -centuries. Dhoni, who made his long hair debut, became India’s greatest captain and wicketkeeper.

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4. Alec Stewart (England)

England’s Alex Stewart was a great wicketkeeper. He also contributed a lot to the English team with the bat. Stewart scored 4540 runs in 82 Tests at an average of 34.92 as wicketkeeper. This includes 6 centuries and 33 half -centuries.

5. Andy Flower (Zimbabwe)

An Andy Flower was a great wicketkeeper among the great Zimbabwe players. He played 55 Test matches from 1992 to 2002 as a wicketkeeper. During this, 4404 runs in 100 innings. He has 12 centuries and 23 half -centuries.