Shai Hope Edges Shubman Gill for Top Scorer in 2025 Year-Ender

• Shai Hope topped the 2025 run-scorers with 1,760 runs, narrowly surpassing Shubman Gill in December.
• Shubman Gill led for most of the year, including a brilliant Test performance and his first double century as captain.
• Joe Root showcased brilliant technique, scoring 1,598 runs with the highest average among top players and 5 centuries.
• Bryan Bennett emerged as a young star, hitting 1,585 runs at an aggressive strike rate of 109.31 with 8 centuries.
• Agha Salman provided consistent middle-order stability for Pakistan, scoring 1,569 crucial runs in 56 matches.

Why It Matters: Shai Hope, Shubman Gill, Joe Root, Bryan Bennett, and Agha Salman dominated batting in 2025.