Matthew Hayden scored the most runs in Test cricket 2005 — 1197 runs. Computed from every ball bowled in Test cricket 2005 — the top ten below match the official record.
| Player | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Matthew Hayden | 1197 | 2261 |
| 2. Ricky Ponting | 1191 | 1990 |
| 3. Jacques Kallis | 921 | 2095 |
| 4. Kevin Pietersen | 788 | 1135 |
| 5. Marcus Trescothick | 724 | 1125 |
| 6. Ashwell Prince | 684 | 1617 |
| 7. Michael Hussey | 683 | 1396 |
| 8. Andrew Flintoff | 679 | 1020 |
| 9. Graeme Smith | 666 | 1123 |
| 10. AB de Villiers | 647 | 1311 |
Matthew Hayden scored the most runs in Test cricket 2005 — 1197 runs. Second is Ricky Ponting (1191), third Jacques Kallis (921).
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