WTC 2023-2025: The journey of the World Test Championship 2023-25 was quite explosive, but in some matches the teams made such big totals that the records were shaken. Test cricket is considered a game of patience and discipline, while in some innings the teams created havoc with their batting. Here we see the top 5 highest team scores which were the most amazing in this cycle.
Record-Breaking Team Totals in WTC 2023 25
1. England – 823/7d vs Pakistan (Multan, 7 Oct 2024)
Overs Played: 150
Run Rate: 5.48
Innings: 2nd
Match Result: England won
England wrote another memorable page in Test history by declaring at 823/7 against Pakistan in Multan. They made this score in the second innings, and that too at a run rate of approximately 5.5 runs. Batsmen like Zakir, Crawley, and Root together shut down Pakistan’s bowling and won the match easily.
2. Australia – 654/6d vs Sri Lanka (Galle, 29 Jan 2025)
Overs Played: 154
Run Rate: 4.24
Innings: 1st
Match Result: Australia won
Australia declared at 654/6 against Sri Lanka in Galle. They played this innings in the first innings and were in complete control. Experienced players like Smith, Labuschagne, and Head tackled the Sri Lankan attack and dominated the match, and later won the match.
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3. South Africa – 615 vs Pakistan (Cape Town, 3 Jan 2025)
Overs Played: 141.3
Run Rate: 4.34
Innings: 1st
Match Result: South Africa won
In the Cape Town match, South Africa made a mountain of 615 runs against Pakistan. In this innings, they did not wait for any declaration, straightaway all out happened, but by then the score was on the scoreboard. South Africa took full advantage of this big lead and won the match.
4. Sri Lanka – 602/5d vs New Zealand (Galle, 26 Sep 2024)
Overs Played: 163.4
Run Rate: 3.67
Innings: 1st
Match Result: Sri Lanka won
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Galle pitches have always been lucky for Sri Lanka, and this time too, they proved it by declaring 602/5 against New Zealand. Players like Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis handled the top order and brought the team to an unbeatable position, and they also made the match their name.
5. England – 592 vs Australia (Manchester, 19 Jul 2023)
Overs Played: 107.4
Run Rate: 5.49
Innings: 2nd
Match Result: Draw
In Manchester, England made 592 runs in the second innings against Australia, that too in just 107 overs. This innings was fast-paced, where England showed an aggressive approach. Although the match was a draw, but this knock was proof of their batting depth and intent.
Conclusion
There were some innings in the WTC 2023-25 cycle that fans will never forget. Teams not only made big scores but also converted them into victories. England’s 823, Australia’s blast in Galle, and South Africa’s 600+ score all showed that when there is momentum in Test cricket, it is just a matter of time to make runs.
It is performances like these that make the World Test Championship special, and these totals will always be remembered.
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