Top 5 Batsmen with most runs in Tests 2014

Top 5 Batsmen with most runs in Tests 2014: Test cricket is demanding for both the batsmen and the bowlers. Test cricket is a bit more demanding for the batsmen. It is more a mental game than a physical game. Bowlers get umpteen number of chances to correct their errors but batsmen don’t. In the longest format of the game, temperament and patience are two strong words that may have lesser importance in the limited overs format. Over the years we have witnessed some greats like Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid who have played this format with elan. This year it has been tough for the batsmen, with some top quality bowlers emerging from their comfort zones. But still there are some who have made this format, their very own. Crictracker picks the top 5 batsmen in 2014 based on the number of runs scored. From a qualitative side, there are batsmen like Murali Vijay, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Brendon McCullum who miss out from this list. 2014 was also a year where, Angelo Mathews showed his maturity as a test batsman as well as a test captain for someone of his age. 5. Mahela Jayawardene – 1003 runs (Srilanka) Mahela Jayawardene scored 1003 runs from 9 matches at a decent average of 59. (Photo Source: AFP) Mahela Jayawardene – the personification of class and elegance be it on the field or off the field. One of the most experienced Srilankan players has been taking his team on his shoulders for quite a good number of years now. He is not afraid to change his batting position as he believes, a good batsman must be able to play at any position as per the requirements. Mahela Jayawardene in 2014 has been nothing short of prolific along with his team-mates Sangakkara and Mathews. Mahela Jayawardene scored 1003 runs from 9 matches at a decent average of 59. He is no.5 in the list. 4. Angelo Mathews – 1044 runs (Srilanka) Mathews has scored 1044 runs from 10 test matches at an average of 80.30. (Photo Source: AFP) Angelo Mathews is no.4 in the list of Top 5 test batsmen in 2014. Angelo Mathews started his career off as a bowling all-rounder, but has matured himself into more of a batting all-rounder. 2014 is a game changing year for Mathews, for he has really matured as a test cricketer and as captain of the Srilankan team. He has led the team well, for the frontline batsman in him has come to the fore. Mathews has scored 1044 runs from 10 test matches at an average of 80.30. The batting average specially looks stunning for someone who made his way in Test cricket initially as a bowling all-rounder. If there is probably someone, at the moment to be called as a successor to Jacques Kallis it should be Angelo Mathews. 3. Younis Khan – 1064 runs (Pakistan) Younis Khan scored 1064 runs from 9 matches at an average of 66.50. (Photo Source: Getty Images) Pakistan have a lot of bowlers who rate among the best in world cricket like Ajmal, Shoaib Akhtar, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. But they are also known for producing some very talented batsmen like Younis Khan. Younis Khan has the class and elegance to go with his technique, probably one of the best in the world. Younis Khan is getting old, but none of his strengths – temperament has diminished. Younis Khan scored 1064 runs from 9 matches at an average of 66.50. He is no.3 in the list. 2. David Warner – 1096 runs (Australia) David Warner celebrates as he scores his 10th test century (Photo Source: Getty Images) David Warner entered the Australian team without even playing quality domestic cricket, he comes from shield cricket. David Warner, was struggling a few years back when he decided to look test cricket batting from a different angle. The same angle Virender Sehwag, Kris Srikanth looked from. He has organised his game over the last couple of years and has taken the openers slot with both hands. David Warner has had a strike rate of 81.85 this year. Warner played 8 test matches this year, scoring 1096 runs at a very impressive average of 68.50. He must however, try to covert his centuries into double centuries and triple centuries like his mentor. That is probably the only criticism you can have against this hulk of a batsman. 1. Kumar Sangakkara – 1431 runs (Srilanka) Sangakkara scored a rollicking 1431 runs at 79.50. But 319 of runs came against struggling Bangladesh.(Photo: Sky Sports) Kumar Sangakkara, 37 years old still going strong and notching up some big runs in both the formats of the game. He has been enjoying a purple patch off late, piling on the runs against the opposition bowlers. Sangakkara scored a rollicking 1431 runs at 79.50. But 319 of runs came against struggling Bangladesh. He has scored 4 centuries and 8 half centuries in 2014. No one has gotten close to the great talisman from Srilanka when it comes to the number of runs scored. Kumar Sangakkara tops the list for the Top 5 batsmen in 2014. *All stats updated till 23rd December 2014.

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