Top 5 Test knocks by Indian batters in England

8 June,2025

By Rishabh Beniwal

Here’s a look at top five Test batting performances by Indian batters in England:

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Kohli was the lone warrior from the Indian side in both the innings. He scored his first century in England, smashing 22 fours and a six to rescue his team.

5. Virat Kohli (149, 51), 2018, Edgbaston

The southpaw played a remarkable knock on his debut, helping India take an 85-run lead in the first innings.

4. Sourav Ganguly (131), 1996, Lord’s

Batting under overcast conditions on a green wicket, Dravid played a marvelous knock to help India get into a dominating position. He was adjudged Player of the Match in the historic win.

3. Rahul Dravid (148), 2002, Leeds

The Master Blaster registered his highest score in England and got involved in a massive 249-run stand with Sourav Ganguly. India ended up scoring 620/8 in first innings and won the match by an innings and 46 runs.

2. Sachin Tendulkar (193), 2002, Leeds

The legendary batter played an innings for the ages chasing a massive score of 438 in the fourth innings. India fell 9 runs short of the target as the match ended unfortunately ended in a draw.

1. Sunil Gavaskar (221), 1979, Oval

As a young team India travel to England, it remains to be seen which player will join the elite list.

Who else will join the list?