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Stats: Top 5 batters with the highest Test average (Min 10,000 runs)

Discover the top 5 batters with the highest Test average, having scored over 10,000 runs. Check out the stats and records of cricket’s elite players in Test cricket history.

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Stats: Top 5 batters with the highest Test average (Min 10,000 runs)

Accumulating 10,000 runs in the grand history of Test cricket is a testimony to skill, resilience, and longevity. Maintaining a stellar batting average at this milestone is a rarer achievement. 

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The latest statistics from the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka reveal that Australian maestro Steve Smith has entered an elite list of cricketers with the highest batting averages at the 10,000-run mark, cementing his place among the game's greatest.

Steve Smith joins an elite club

Steve Smith, known for his unconventional yet highly effective batting technique, has reached 10,000 Test runs with an average of 56.44. While this places him behind legendary figures like Ricky Ponting, who averaged 58.72, and Sachin Tendulkar, who averaged 57.61, his numbers outshine greats like Kumar Sangakkara, who averaged 55.96, and Rahul Dravid, who averaged 54.42. Smith’s latest feat reinforces his reputation as one of the most consistent batsmen in modern-day cricket.

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Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, is known for his aggressive stroke play and unmatched consistency, which helped him sustain an exceptional career and secure an average of 58.72 at the 10,000-run mark.

Steve Smith, from being a leg-spinner to becoming one of the greatest Test batsmen, has had a phenomenal transformation. His unique technique and insatiable hunger for runs have earned him a place among cricket’s elite. Kumar Sangakkara, one of Sri Lanka’s finest cricketers, was known for his elegant stroke play and adaptability, and his record is a testament to his class and ability to score runs in challenging conditions.

With Smith still active in Test cricket, his average remains subject to change. However, given his track record, he has the potential to climb higher on this prestigious list. 

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His remarkable consistency and ability to score runs under pressure have made him one of the most feared batsmen of his era. As cricket continues to evolve, statistics like these remind fans of the greatness achieved by these legends. With Smith’s career far from over, cricket enthusiasts will be eager to see how high he can push his numbers in the years to come.

Here are top 5 batters with highest Test average (Min 10,000 runs)

Ricky Ponting - 58.72 

Sachin Tendulkar 57.61 

Steve Smith - 56.44 

Kumar Sangakkara - 55.96 

Rahul Dravid - 54.42

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