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ISLAMABAD: Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey has emerged as the leading run-scorer for Australia in Test cricket this year, amassing 671 runs, according to ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;Carey achieved this milestone on the first day of the <a href="https://www.pakistantv.com/article/mccullum-admits-england-have-been-nowhere-near-their-best" target="_blank" style="color:#0073e6;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ashes Test</a> on Wednesday. At a time when the Aussie top order struggled to score runs, Carey went on to smash a century (106), helping the home side reach 326-8 by the end of Day 1.&nbsp; Usman Khawaja added a solid 82, while Josh Inglis contributed 32. All-rounder Mitchell Starc remained unbeaten on 33.&nbsp;Despite England bowling too short too often, they managed to claim eight wickets on a placid, sun-baked pitch. Interestingly, part-time spinner Will Jacks bowled the most overs for England with 20, raising some eyebrows.&nbsp;The statistics highlight Australia&rsquo;s strong batting depth in the ongoing Test season, with contributions coming from both established stars and emerging players. <div class="fr-embed" style="line-height: 2;">Most Test runs for Australia in 2025 <table style="margin-right: calc(49%); width: 51%;"><thead><tr><th>Rank</th><th>Player</th><th>Runs</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Alex Carey</td><td>671</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Steve Smith</td><td>618</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Travis Head</td><td>589</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Usman Khawaja</td><td>545</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Beau Webster</td><td>381</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Cameron Green</td><td>257</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Mitchell Starc</td><td>255</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Marnus Labuschagne</td><td>244</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Josh Inglis</td><td>174</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Jake Weatherald</td><td>130</td></tr></tbody></table></div>Source: ESPNcricinfo

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Carey, with 671 Test runs this year, is ahead of Steve Smith, 619, and Travis Head, 589 runs.

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Alex Carey becomes Australia’s highest Test run-getter in 2025

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