Test team of the year 2025

Middle-Order: Shubman Gill, Steve Smith, Temba Bavuma (C), Alex Carey (WK)

Indian Test captain Shubman Gill slots in at number four after a dream year with the bat. He accumulated 983 runs in just 16 innings at a staggering average of 70.21. Gill struck five centuries and one half-century, establishing himself as one of the finest Test batters of the year. Australia’s Steve Smith occupies the number five position. He scored 651 runs in 16 innings, including two centuries and three half-centuries, continuing to anchor Australia’s middle order with his technique.

South Africa’s Temba Bavuma leads the side as captain. In seven innings, he scored 310 runs and played a pivotal leadership role in South Africa’s WTC triumph, which included a famous final victory over Australia and a dominant series whitewash of India. Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey comes in at number seven. He enjoyed an excellent year, scoring 767 runs in 17 innings, including two centuries and four half-centuries, providing crucial runs in the lower middle order.