Complete list of top five Indian batters with most runs in WTC 2025-27

The second Test between India and Sri Lanka will begin on Sunday, August 23, at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. It will be India's 11th Test in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. India have won five, lost four and drawn one of their 10 Tests so far. Shubman Gill is also close to becoming the first Indian batter to score 1,000 runs in the current WTC cycle.

Joe Root currently leads the overall run-scoring charts with 1,174 runs in 26 innings across 14 matches. England's Harry Brook is second with 1,147 runs in 26 innings. They are the only two batters to have crossed the 1,000-run mark in the WTC 2025-27 cycle. Gill is third overall and is currently the highest-scoring Indian batter.

India's WTC campaign has had its share of ups and downs, especially during a period of transition after the retirement of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. However, India's batters have continued to make important contributions. Four of the top five Indian batters have scored more than 700 runs in the current cycle, highlighting the strength of India's batting unit. 

Here is the complete list of the top five Indian batsmen with the most runs in WTC 2025-27.

5. Rishabh Pant – 633 runs in 7 matches

Rishabh Pant ranks fifth among India's top run-scorers in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, with 633 runs in seven matches and 13 innings. He has scored two centuries and four half-centuries during this period.

Pant has been one of India's most effective batters in Test cricket, with his attacking style continuing to produce results. He has maintained an impressive average of 48.69 and a strike rate of 78.24 in the current WTC cycle.

The wicketkeeper-batter's best score is 134, while he has also hit 64 fours and 24 sixes. Pant is currently India's highest run-scorer in WTC history, adding another major milestone to his Test career.

4. Yashasvi Jaiswal – 745 runs in 10 matches

Yashasvi Jaiswal ranks fourth among India's top run-scorers in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, with 745 runs in 10 matches and 19 innings. The left-handed opener has been one of India's most consistent batters during this cycle.

Jaiswal has scored three centuries and three half-centuries so far. His best score is 175, while he has maintained an average of 39.21 and a strike rate of 67.42.

Known for his aggressive approach, Jaiswal has become an important part of India's Test batting lineup. He has also hit 110 fours and six sixes in the ongoing WTC cycle, showing his ability to score quickly and put pressure on the opposition.

3. Ravindra Jadeja – 747 runs in 10 matches

Ravindra Jadeja ranks third among India's top run-scorers in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, with 747 runs in 10 matches and 17 innings. The veteran all-rounder has played a key role with the bat and has added strength to India's lower order.

Jadeja has scored two centuries and six half-centuries in the current WTC cycle. His best score is 107*, while he has maintained an excellent batting average of 62.25.

Despite batting lower down the order, Jadeja has consistently produced important runs for India. He has also hit 69 fours and 13 sixes, underlining his value as a reliable all-rounder in the WTC cycle.

2. KL Rahul – 913 runs in 10 matches

KL Rahul ranks second among India's top run-scorers in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, with 913 runs in 10 matches and 19 innings. The experienced opener has played an important role for India since taking over as a regular Test opener at the start of this cycle.

Rahul has scored three centuries and four half-centuries so far. His best score is 137, while he has maintained a strong batting average of 50.72 in the ongoing WTC cycle.

The right-handed batter has also scored 110 fours and seven sixes during this period. His consistent performances at the top of the order have made him one of India's most reliable batters in the current WTC cycle.

1. Shubman Gill – 974 runs in 9 matches

Shubman Gill leads India's run-scoring charts in the WTC 2025-27 cycle, with 974 runs in just nine matches and 16 innings. The Indian captain has been one of the team's most consistent and productive batters during the current WTC cycle.

Gill has scored five centuries and one half-century so far, with a best score of 269. He has also maintained an outstanding batting average of 69.57, showing his consistency at the top of the Indian batting order.

The right-handed batter has scored 111 fours and 15 sixes in the ongoing WTC cycle. With just 26 more runs needed, Gill is close to becoming the first Indian batter to reach 1,000 runs in the WTC 2025-27 cycle.