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The 2023-25 cycle of ICC World Test Championship (WTC) It has been a true test of talent, skill and resilience for teams around the world, and the Indian cricket team has been no exception. In this period, India has faced a mix of triumphs and challenges, showing the highs and lows of its dynamic performances and the lows of its setbacks in the longest format of the game.
Although India eventually fell out of the race to the WTC final following the Border-Gavaskar series loss against Australia, the team displayed several memorable performances, with individuals stepping up to deliver under pressure. From hard hitting in challenging conditions abroad to dominant displays at home, Indian players have proven their skill and adaptability throughout the cycle.
Amid the team’s fluctuating fortunes, several batsmen have come into their own, consistently racking up runs and proving their mettle in the toughest format. These performances have not only contributed to India’s competitive spirit but have also highlighted the depth of talent in the team. Here’s a look at some of India’s top scorers in this WTC cycle and their contributions to the team’s journey:
India’s top 5 scorers in WTC 2023-25
5) Rishabh Pant
Pant didn’t play enough matches, but he surely left his impact in the limited appearances for India. In 10 games, the star wicketkeeper-batsman scored 677 runs at an average of 37.61 with the help of a century and 4 half-tons. His fearless approach continued to make him a vital part of the team.
4) Virat Kohli
Kohli had a relatively uneventful WTC cycle by his high standards. His average fell to 32.65 and he scored 751 runs in 14 matches. The former Indian captain smashed a couple of hundreds and reached 3 fifties, with 121 being his best score.
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3) Rohit Sharma
Like Kohli, current Indian captain Rohit also went through tough times with both the bat and captaincy in the WTC cycle. While India lost the home series against New Zealand and faced a tough battle in the Boder-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia, Rohit’s batting was also a major sign of concern. In 17 matches, Rohit scored 864 runs at a terrible average of 28.80. Although he managed to smash 3 hundreds and 4 half-centuries, with 131 being his best score.
2) Shubman Gill
Gill also struggled with the bat in the 2023-25 WTC cycle. He managed to reach almost 1000 runs, but his impact was limited, especially in decisive matches. At an average of 37.38, Gill accumulated 972 runs in 16 matches, with 3 centuries and as many fifties.
1) Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi, who emerged as India’s star player, lit up the WTC cycle with his consistent and dynamic batting. The left-handed opener smashed 1,798 runs in 19 matches at an impressive average of 52.88. His contributions included four centuries and 10 half-centuries, with an unbeaten 214 being his most notable performance. Jaiswal finished as the second highest run-scorer in the WTC cycle, only behind England’s Joe Root, who scored 1,968 runs.
