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Top 5 Players With Most Runs After 99 Test Matches

Kane Williamson will be playing his 100th Test on the 8th of March (x.com)Kane Williamson will be playing his 100th Test on the 8th of March (x.com)

Test cricket is considered the greatest format in the cricket world as it challenges each kind of player throughout the course of five days. To be known as the greatest cricketer, one must excel in the longest format. Not only does it challenge the players but it makes them tougher and presents amazing opportunities throughout a single game which can take their careers to new heights. 

Kane Williamson, the foremost batter of the New Zealand team, has been in fruitful form lately and became the second-fastest to score 31 Test centuries in terms of innings. He is already among the greats being one of the finest among the current players and will be featuring in his 100th Test match in a few days. We at OneCricket have found that Williamson is among the top players who have the most runs after nine matches. 

So let's have a look at the top 5 players with the most runs after 99 Test matches. 

5. Kumar Sangakkara - 8572 Runs (Sri Lanka)

Kumar Sangakkara has scored 8572 runs after 99 test matches (X.com)Kumar Sangakkara has scored 8572 runs after 99 test matches (X.com)

One of the greatest left-handed batters, Kumar Sangakkara from Sri Lanka was nothing short of a treat to watch. He is among the greatest batters in the history of Sri Lankan cricket and also among the highest run-getters in the world despite getting retired a long time ago. With over 28,000 international runs under his belt, he was one of the finest indeed. 

Coming onto Sangakkara's Test numbers, he has featured in 134 Tests and scored over 12,000 runs with the help of 38 centuries and a breathtaking average of 57. He comes fifth on the list of players with the most runs after 99 Tests, with 8572 runs. 


4. Younis Khan - 8592 Runs (Pakistan)

Younis Khan has scored 8592 runs after 99 test Matches (X.com)Younis Khan has scored 8592 runs after 99 test Matches (X.com)

One of the elite players of Pakistan, Younis Khan was also the foremost batter of the Pakistan team, especially in the longest format of the game. With over 17,000 international runs, Younis Khan was a profound contributor to Pakistan's success during his time. He has an extra feather on his cap as he has a triple-century in Test cricket as well. 

When it comes to Test cricket, Younis Khan has over 10,000 Test runs including 34 centuries. He was known for smashing daddy hundreds and even slammed a few double centuries and a triple hundred as well. He comes fourth on the list of players with the most runs after 99 Tests with 8592 runs, with an average of over 53.


3. Kane Williamson - 8675 Runs (New Zealand)

Kane Williamson has scored 8675 runs after 99 test matches (X.com)Kane Williamson has scored 8675 runs after 99 test matches (X.com)

Kane Williamson has turned out to be the greatest batter ever produced by New Zealand. He is known for his consistent and even scored back-to-back hundreds in the recently concluded Test series against South Africa. With over 18,000 international runs, Williamson is already among the greats of the sport. 

Coming onto his Test numbers, he has already scored over 8,500 Test runs with the help of 32 Test centuries and will be stepping into his 100th Test in a few days. He comes third in this particular record with 8675 runs in 99 Test games and has maintained an amazing average of over 55. 


2. Brian Lara - 8833 Runs (West Indies)

Brian Lara has scored 8833 runs after 99 test matches (X.com)Brian Lara has scored 8833 runs after 99 test matches (X.com)

The Prince of Trinidad, Brian Charles Lara was also a stalwart in the cricket world apart from being known as the prince of his state. He is the only player to have hammered 400 runs in a single Test innings. With over 22,000 international runs, Lara was the driving force of the West Indies team. 

Brian Lara's Test numbers are as extraordinary as his elegance. In 131 Tests, he managed to score almost 12,000 runs including 34 centuries and with an amazing average of nearly 53. When it comes to his runs after 99 Tests, he is second on the list with 8833 runs, with an average of just over 52.


1. Steve Smith - 9118 Runs (Australia)

Steve Smith has scored 9118 runs after 99 test matches (X.com)Steve Smith has scored 9118 runs after 99 test matches (X.com)

Starting his international career as a leg-spinner and now becoming one of the greatest batters in the world, what an amazing find Steve Smith has been for the Aussies. With over 16,000 international runs, Smith has been rising through the ranks. After the retirement of David Warner, Smith has now started opening the innings. 

Coming onto his Test numbers, he has hammered 9665 runs in his 108 Test appearances so far. He comes first on the list of players with the most runs after 99 Tests, as he was at 9118 runs after his 99th Test, with an amazing average of nearly 60.