Most runs at each batting position in Tests

Number 7 - Adam Gilchrist (3,948)

The Aussie stalwart, Gilchrist was a vital cog in the wheel for the Aussies who dominated world cricket in the 90s and most part of 2000s. He became the first man to hit 100 sixes in Test cricket. The wicketkeeper-batsman also holds the record for most runs by a wicket keeper batsman in Test cricket.

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Gilchrist scored 3,948 runs at 7 from a total of 100 innings. Though he was too good a player to bat as below as 7, the strength of Aussie top order added with his style of batting made him a valuable asset at 7. He scored 12 hundreds and averages 46.45 at this position.

Ian Healy, Brad Hardin and Rod are the only other batsmen to score above 3000 runs at 7. Interestingly, all four of them are Aussies, who are followed by Boucher and Dhoni.

Number 8 - Daniel Vettori (2,222)

The former Kiwi skipper, Vettori was a more than just an orthodox left-arm spinner. He grew as a batsman over the years and converted himself to a proper all-rounder. His six Test hundreds and an average of 30.01 are a testament to that.

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Vettori played 67 innings at 8, scoring a total of 2,227 runs. He scored 4 hundreds and averages 39.77, which is much better than his career average, at number 8. Shane Warne is the only other player to score more than 2000 runs batting at 8.