Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Top Test Run Scorers Against England in Cricket History
In the world of cricket, the Test format is where players' skills are truly tested.
Some batsmen have a knack for scoring lots of runs, especially when playing in England where the weather can be tricky.
The top five batsmen with the most runs against England in Test matches are listed here.
Don Bradman holds the top spot, followed by Allan Border, Viv Richards, Steven Smith, and Garry Sobers.
These players have shown exceptional skill and determination over many games, facing tough conditions and strong competition.
Don Bradman leads with 2,674 runs in 19 Tests against England.
Allan Border scored 2,082 runs in 25 Tests, hitting five centuries.
Viv Richards amassed 2,057 runs in 24 Tests, including five centuries.
Steven Smith has scored 2,000 runs in 19 Tests and is the only active player on the list.
Garry Sobers accumulated 1,820 runs in 21 Tests with five centuries and picked up 102 Test wickets.
- Who
- Don Bradman, Allan Border, Viv Richards, Steven Smith, and Garry Sobers.
- What
- Top five batsmen with the most runs against England in Test cricket.
- When
- Information based on historical records.
- Where
- England.
- Why
- To recognize the achievements of the best batsmen in Test cricket against England.
- Don Bradman Runs
- 2,674
- Allan Border Runs
- 2,082
- Viv Richards Runs
- 2,057
- Steven Smith Runs
- 2,000
- Garry Sobers Runs
- 1,820