Who Scored The Most Runs In WTC Final Matches?

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The top highest scores in WTC Final history, only Australian batters have hit centuries so far

The World Test Championship final is not like just another Test match. This is where everything’s on the line, and only those who hold their nerve manage to shine.

Here are the 7 players who have played the most impactful knocks in the WTC finals till now, and surprisingly, only Australians have managed to score hundreds on this stage.

WTC Final: Highest Individual Scores by Batsmen

1. Travis Head scored 163 against India in 2023

Travis Head turned the match around with his fearless knock. He didn’t hold back and attacked from the first over. His 163 off just 174 balls changed the momentum and gave Australia complete control.

2. Steve Smith scored 121 against India in 2023

Smith once again rose to the occasion with a calm and classy century. He stitched a crucial partnership with Head and kept the scoreboard ticking, helping Australia post a dominant total.

3. Ajinkya Rahane scored 89 against Australia in 2023

Rahane stood tall in a tough situation. His 89 was the only innings that gave India some hope. He looked solid throughout, played patiently, and tried to take India close to Australia’s score.

4. Alex Carey scored 66 against India in 2023

Alex Carey played smart cricket in the lower order. His 66 didn’t look flashy, but it helped Australia stretch their lead and tighten their grip on the game. His knock added pressure on Indian bowlers.

5. Devon Conway scored 54 against India in 2021

Devon Conway helped the New Zealand team with a strong start in the first WTC final. His 54 was important in slow conditions, and he absorbed the pressure well on a pitch that wasn’t easy to score on.

6. Kane Williamson scored 52 against India (2021)*

Williamson stayed till the end and ensured New Zealand crossed the finish line. His unbeaten 52 under pressure in the second innings was full of calmness and smart cricketing sense.

7. Ajinkya Rahane scored 49 against New Zealand in 2021

Rahane once again chipped in with a gritty knock. His 49 may not look big on paper, but it came when runs were hard to get and helped India fight back in difficult batting conditions.

Can anyone break the pattern this year?

As the next WTC final comes closer, all eyes are on who can handle the pressure. Will India finally get their hands on the title? Or will Australia continue its dominance?

Let’s see who makes it to this list next.

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