Best Test XI of 2023

As the year 2023 draws to a close, it’s time to uncover the tapestry of excellence fashioned by the game's most lasting format's best players. The Test arena saw performances that not only defined matches but also engraved their names in the annals of cricketing glory.

From the batting stalwarts who weathered storms on seaming and spinning surfaces to the unrelenting pace bowlers who sent stumps cartwheeling. And spinners who made batters dance to their tunes, the year has witnessed a convergence of skill that deserves to be recognized. In this article, we curate a lineup that captures the essence of Test cricket in 2023, recognizing exceptional performers whose prowess and consistency have left an indelible stamp on the Test matches played this year.

Let's take a look at the finest Test XI of 2023:

1. Usman Khawaja (AUS)

Usman Khawaja of Australia is the only batter to make over 1000 runs in Tests in 2023. With one more Test to go against Pakistan before the year ends, Khawaja has made 1168 runs in 12 matches at an average of 43.43. the prolific batter has hit 3 centuries and 6 fifties and his highest score was 195*. He had also scored more than a thousand runs in 2022 as well.