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Who is India’s highest runscorer in Tests in Australia? Top 10 Indian batters with most runs Down Under listed | Sporting News India

Who is India’s highest runscorer in Tests in Australia? Top 10 Indian batters with most runs Down Under listed | Sporting News India


After a demoralising series loss at home against New Zealand for the first time in 12 years, India will aim to shake things up in Test cricket when they travel to Australia for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Test cricket in Australia has always been a challenging yet rewarding stage for Indian batters. Over the years, several legends have delivered memorable performances against a fierce Australian bowling attack in their conditions. 

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With the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the spotlight is once again on these historical feats as fans anticipate more stellar performances Down Under. Let’s take a look at the top 10 Indian batters with the most Test runs in Australia

What are the stats of India’s top 10 batters in Australia?

India has seen several batting stalwarts excel on Australian soil. At the top of this elite list is none other than Sachin Tendulkar. With 1,809 runs, Tendulkar tops the list. Following him are other greats like Virat Kohli, VVS Laxman, and Rahul Dravid.

Below is a table summarizing the performances of the top 10 Indian batters in Test cricket in Australia:

Player Matches Innings Runs Highest Score Average 100s 50s
SR Tendulkar 20 38 1809 241* 53.20 6 7
V Kohli 13 25 1352 169 54.08 6 4
VVS Laxman 15 29 1236 178 44.14 4 4
R Dravid 15 30 1143 233 43.96 1 6
CA Pujara 11 21 993 193 47.28 3 5
V Sehwag 10 20 948 195 47.40 2 4
SM Gavaskar 11 19 920 172 51.11 5 1
AM Rahane 12 23 884 147 42.09 2 4
DB Vengsarkar 16 28 746 78 28.69 0 4
SC Ganguly 11 20 696 144 34.80 1 4

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What lies ahead in the 2024-25 BGT?

The 2024-25 BGT promises thrilling action as India tours Australia for five Tests. Starting with the Perth Test on November 22, 2024, the series forms a crucial part of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. 

Match Date Time (IST) Venue
1st Test November 22, 2024 7:50 AM Perth
2nd Test (D/N) December 6, 2024 9:30 AM Adelaide
3rd Test December 14, 2024 5:50 AM Brisbane
4th Test December 26, 2024 5:00 AM Melbourne
5th Test January 3, 2025 5:00 AM Sydney

As the countdown to the series begins, cricket fans eagerly anticipate another chapter in this iconic rivalry. Will India continue its dominance, or will Australia reclaim its fortress? The stage is set for a historic showdown.


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