The player with the most 50+ scores in Test cricket in 2024 is Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, prominent batters like Joe Root, Kane Williamson, and Steve Smith have had exceptional years and remain among the top contenders due to their consistency and record-breaking performances across matches in 2024.
The following players have recorded the most fifty-plus scores in Test cricket during 2024:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – Yashasvi Jaiswal has indeed had an exceptional Test cricket year in 2024, with 11 fifty-plus score in his Test career this year, including two-centuries. He has accumulated 1,209 runs in 12 Tests during 2024, averaging an impressive 47 with a strike rate of 73.10. As seen in his recent innings where he scored an unbeaten 90 against Australia.
- Joe Root – Root has scored 9 fifty-plus scores in 14 matches, which includes 5 centuries His ability to convert starts into significant scores has been a key aspect of his performance this year. He has accumulated a total of 696 runs in these matches, averaging approximately 38.66.
- Kamindu Mendis – Mendis has recorded 8 fifty-plus scores in 14 matches, which included 5 centuries. His consistent performance has established him as a key player for Sri Lanka. He has scored a total of 1,004 runs in these matches, boasting an impressive average of approximately 27. Mendis became the first player in Test cricket history to score fifty or more in each of his first eight matches.
- Ben Duckeet – Duckett has recorded 7 fifty-plus scores in 19 matches. He smashed 3 centuries also his ability to score consistently has been crucial for England’s batting lineup. He has accumulated a total of 706 runs in these matches, averaging approximately 05. Duckett’s aggressive batting style has contributed significantly to his team’s success, particularly in challenging conditions.
