Top 3 run-scorers of 2026 in Test cricket so far

Test cricket in 2026 has seen an ample number of historic moments, which have included stellar moments with the bat. In an era where batters have often found it tough to score on wickets which help bowlers, multiple batters have put up innings of class and poise to take their teams ahead. Be it Tanzid Hasan’s century in Darwin, Amir Jangoo’s mammoth double century at North Sound or Henry Nicholls‘ knock at the Oval, the year has not been short of brilliant innings.

Putting the stellar individual contributions aside, we take a look at the players who have been consistent for their teams throughout the year. These players have been beacons of their teams with the bat, making consistent contributions for their sides. 

Here are the top 3 run-scorers in Test cricket in 2026 so far:

3. Najmul Hossain Shanto (365 runs)

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has well and truly led his team from the front with the bat in what has been a historic year for Bangladesh in the longest format. Shanto oversaw a 2-0 whitewash of Pakistan before the historic triumph against Australia in Darwin, Bangladesh’s first-ever Test victory in the country. He will be looking to replicate similar numbers in a historic year for Bangladesh in Test cricket.

In four matches, Shanto has scored 365 runs in seven innings, averaging 52.14 and striking at 57.03, and has recorded one century and two half-centuries. He started the year with scores of 101 and 87 in the first Test against Pakistan in Mirpur, before scoring a brilliant 84 in Darwin, playing watchfully against the Australian pace trio.