Test cricket remains the most traditional and enduring format of the game, and 2025 once again delivered memorable moments and remarkable achievements. The year saw Australia retain the Ashes, India hold England to a hard-fought draw, and South Africa enjoy a historic run by winning the World Test Championship WTC final and whitewashing India at home. Amid these team successes, several individuals produced outstanding performances with bat and ball. On that note, let us take a look at the Test XI of the Year for 2025.
Here's CricTracker's Test team of the year 2025Australian opener Travis Head earns his place at the top after a consistent year in Test cricket. He scored 817 runs in 21 innings, including two centuries and three half-centuries. His performances in the 2025-26 Ashes were particularly noteworthy. KL Rahul partners him at the other end after a productive year. The Indian opener amassed 813 runs in 19 innings, registering three centuries and three half-centuries.
England's Joe Root takes the number three position. Root scored 805 runs in 18 innings, which included four centuries and a half-century. Notably, he ended his long wait for a Test century in Australia during the Ashes, a milestone that highlighted his perseverance.
