The five-match Test series between India and England is coming up fast. As the Men in Blue prepare for another tough English summer, one question always comes up- which Indian batter has handled the swinging Dukes ball in England the best?
The answer takes us back through some of India’s finest names in red-ball cricket. From older greats like Sunil Gavaskar to present-day giants like Virat Kohli, several Indian players have left a strong mark in England.
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Let’s take a look at the top 10 Indian batters with the most Test runs in England.
Who has scored the most Test runs for India in England? Tendulkar tops the list
At the top of the pile is none other than Sachin Tendulkar. Between 1990 and 2011, he played 17 Test matches in England and scored 1,575 runs. His average was over 54 and he hit four centuries.
Just behind Tendulkar is Rahul Dravid. Known for his patience and solid technique, Dravid scored 1,376 runs in just 13 matches. Virat Kohli, despite his early struggles in England, has worked his way up to 1,096 runs in 17 Tests.
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Top 10 Indian batters with most Test runs in England
Here are the top 10 Indian batters who have scored the most runs in Test matches played on English soil:
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR Tendulkar | 1990-2011 | 17 | 30 | 1575 | 193 | 54.31 | 4 | 8 |
| R Dravid | 1996-2011 | 13 | 23 | 1376 | 217 | 68.80 | 6 | 4 |
| SM Gavaskar | 1971-1986 | 16 | 28 | 1152 | 221 | 41.14 | 2 | 8 |
| V Kohli | 2014-2023 | 17 | 33 | 1096 | 149 | 33.21 | 2 | 5 |
| DB Vengsarkar | 1979-1990 | 13 | 23 | 960 | 157 | 48.00 | 4 | 4 |
| SC Ganguly | 1996-2007 | 9 | 15 | 915 | 136 | 65.35 | 3 | 5 |
| CA Pujara | 2014-2023 | 16 | 32 | 870 | 132* | 29.00 | 1 | 5 |
| AM Rahane | 2014-2023 | 16 | 31 | 864 | 103 | 28.80 | 1 | 6 |
| GR Viswanath | 1971-1982 | 13 | 24 | 858 | 113 | 39.00 | 1 | 9 |
| MS Dhoni | 2007-2014 | 12 | 23 | 778 | 92 | 37.04 | 0 | 8 |