Steven Smith 7th Player to score 1000 runs in Tests in 2016

27 years old Australian Skipper crossed thousand runs this year 2016. Steven Smith is crossed thousand runs continuously three years (2014, 2015, 2016). Indian Test Skipper Virat Kolhi is the only Indian in the list with 1215 runs from just 12 matches.

During his knock of 165 in the Second Test against Pakistan at Melbourne on Friday, Steven Smith became the 7th player to score 1000 runs or more in Test cricket in 2016.

Smith’s tally of runs in Tests in 2016 stands 1079 runs @ 52.85 with 4 tons and 5 fifties in 11 Tests.

England’s keeper-cum-batsman Jonny Bairstow is the first to cross 1000 runs in Tests in 2016. Bairstow’s tally of runs in 2016 stands 1470 runs @ 58.80 with 3 tons and 8 fifties in 17 Tests.

England Right Batsman Joe Root is second to cross 1000 runs in Tests in 2016. Root’s tally of runs in 2016 stands 1477 runs @ 60.70 with 3 tons and 10 fifties in 17 Tests.

England skipper Alastair Cook is third to cross 1000 runs in Tests in 2016. Cook’s tally of runs in 2016 stands 1270 runs @ 42.33 with 2 tons and 7 fifties in 17 Tests.

Indian Test Skipper Virat Kolhi is fourth to cross 1000 runs in Tests in 2016, Virat's tally of runs in 2016 stands 1215 runs @ 75.93 with 4 tons and 2 fifties in 12 Tests.

Engalnd Allrounder  Moeen Ali is fifth to cross 1000 runs in Tests in 2016. Moeen's tally of runs in 2016 stands 1078 runs @ 46.86 with 4 tons and 5 fifties in 17 Tests. 

Pakistan opener Azhar Ali is sixth to cross 1000 runs in Tests in 2016. Azhar's tally of runs in 2016 stands 1198 runs @ 63.05 with 3 tons and 4 fifties in 11 Tests. 

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Highest run-scorer in Tests in 2016 - Joe Root is top of the table

England Batsman fill top three places. Joe Root leads the pack followed by Jonny Bairtow, Alastair Cook. Virat Kolhi and Azhar Ali Found themselves in top five.

English Batsman JOE Root leads the list with a staggering 1477 runs at an average of 49.23 and another English Batsman Jonny Bairtow is second in list with 1470 runs at an average of 58.80

1. Joe Root (England) - 1477 runs in 32 innings

The right handed batsman has accumulated 1477 runs in 32 innings (17 Matches) at an average of 49.23 with a highest score of 254. He has slammed three tons  and 10 half-centuries in this year.

2.Jonny Bairstow  (England) - 1470 runs in 29 innings

The wicketkeeper batsman has accumulated 1470 runs in 29 innings (17 Matches) at an average of 58.80 with a highest score of 167. He has slammed three tons  and 8 half-centuries in this year. 

3. Alastair Cook (England) - 1270 runs in 33 innings 

The  Left handed batsman has accumulated 1270 runs in 33 innings (17 Matches) at an average of 42.33 with a highest score of 130. He has slammed two tons  and 7 half-centuries in this year.

4. Virat Kolhi (India) - 1215 runs in 18 innings

The 28-year-old aggressive batsman has accumulated 1215 runs in 18 innings (12 matches, 5 less than Root) at an incredible average of 75.93. He has slammed three double tons in this year.

5. Azhar Ali (Pakistan) - 1155 runs in 18 innings

The right handed batsman has accumulated 1198 runs in 22 innings (11 Matches) at an average of 63.05 with a highest score of 302*. He has slammed three tons  and 4 half-centuries in this year.

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