Who tops the run charts in the India vs England Test series since 1932?

The eagerly awaited Test series between India and England has begun in Leeds, marking the start of a five-match battle. Team India, now led by newly appointed skipper Shubman Gill, is eyeing a historic achievement, their first Test series win on English soil since 2007. 

 

The series carries added significance as it ushers in a new era for Indian cricket following the retirement of stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. With a young core and fresh leadership, India will be looking to overcome past challenges in England and make a strong statement early in the World Test Championship cycle. 

 

 

Most runs in India vs England Tests 

Most runs in India vs England Test series
Player	Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100	50	0	4s	6s
JE Root (ENG)	2012–2024	30	55	6	2846	218	58.08	5171	55.03	10	11	1	306	8
SR Tendulkar (IND)	1990–2012	32	53	4	2535	193	51.73	4855	52.21	7	13	–	357	8
SM Gavaskar (IND)	1971–1986	38	67	2	2483	221	38.2	6245	39.75	4	16	3	263	6
AN Cook (ENG)	2006–2018	30	54	3	2431	294	47.66	5374	45.23	7	9	1	283	3
V Kohli (IND)	2012–2022	28	50	3	1991	235	42.36	3824	52.06	5	9	6	235	2
R Dravid (IND)	1996–2011	21	37	5	1950	217	60.93	4715	41.35	7	8	1	253	0
GR Viswanath (IND)	1971–1982	30	54	4	1880	222	37.6	4544	41.37	4	12	3	213	1
CA Pujara (IND)	2012–2022	27	49	4	1778	206*	39.51	4090	43.47	5	7	3	225	2
GA Gooch (ENG)	1979–1993	19	33	2	1725	333	55.64	3221	53.55	5	8	1	209	10
DB Vengsarkar (IND)	1977–1990	26	43	6	1589	157	42.94
KP Pietersen (ENG)	2006-2012	16	28	1	1581	202*	58.55	2573	61.44	6	6	1	204	12
DI Gower (ENG)	1979-1990	24	37	6	1391	200*	44.87	2813	49.44	2	6	3	155	3
KF Barrington (ENG)	1959-1967	14	21	3	1355	172	75.27	706	45.89	3	9	-	125	8
N Kapil Dev (IND)	1979-1993	27	39	6	1355	116	41.06	1589	85.27	2	8	4	179	21
IR Bell (ENG)	2006-2014	20	35	3	1343	235	41.96	2416	55.58	4	4	3	176	8
M Azharuddin (IND)	1984-1996	15	24	2	1278	182	58.09	2235	57.18	6	3	1	155	2
JM Bairstow (ENG)	2012-2024	23	42	2	1261	114*	31.52	2098	60.1	2	6	8	150	15
IT Botham (ENG)	1979-1982	14	17	-	1201	208	70.64	1662	72.26	5	5	1	117	24
VL Manjrekar (IND)	1951-1964	17	29	2	1181	189*	43.74	-	-	3	5	4	107	0
MS Dhoni (IND)	2006-2014	21	37	2	1157	99	33.05	2250	51.42	-	12	5	145	12
MW Gatting (ENG)	1981-1993	16	27	6	1155	207	55	2275	50.76	3	3	3	141	7
RG Sharma (IND)	2014-2024	14	26	2	1147	161	47.79	2173	52.78	4	4	-	136	16
FM Engineer (IND)	1961-1974	18	33	3	1113	121	37.1	1734	56.4	1	8	2	137	0
R Ashwin (IND)	2012-2024	24	38	5	1086	106	32.9	1974	55.01	1	6	2	132	8
G Boycott (ENG)	1967-1982	13	22	3	1084	246*	57.05	2688	40.32	4	2	-	103	1

 

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Most runs for India vs England in Tests
Players	Span	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	100	50	0
SR Tendulkar	1990-2012	32	53	4	2535	193	51.73	7	13	0
SM Gavaskar	1971-1986	38	67	2	2483	221	38.2	4	16	3
V Kohli	2012-2022	28	50	3	1991	235	42.36	5	9	6
R Dravid	1996-2011	21	37	5	1950	217	60.93	7	8	1
GR Viswanath	1971-1982	30	54	4	1880	222	37.6	4	12	3
CA Pujara	2012-2022	27	49	4	1778	206*	39.51	5	7	3
DB Vengsarkar	1977-1990	26	43	6	1589	157	42.94	5	6	3
N Kapil Dev	1979-1993	27	39	6	1355	116	41.06	2	8	4

 

1. Sachin Tendulkar

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar tops the list of Indian batters with the most Test runs against England. In 32 matches, he amassed 2535 runs at an average of 51.73, including seven centuries. His first hundred against England came as a teenager in 1990, marking the start of a remarkable run-scoring journey that included many scores in the nineties.

 

2. Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar, the first player to breach the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket, scored 2483 runs in 38 matches against England. Averaging 38.20, his standout performance was a magnificent 221 during the 1979 tour, nearly pulling off a famous win for India.

 

3. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has scored 1991 runs in 28 Tests against England, averaging 42.36. While he endured a tough phase during the 2014 England tour, he bounced back with nearly 600 runs in the 2018 series. His best knock remains a double century (235) during the home series in 2016.

 

4. Rahul Dravid

One of India’s most dependable batters, Rahul Dravid scored 1950 runs in 21 Tests against England at a superb average of 60.93. His gritty 95 on debut in 1996 and a stellar 2011 series stand out. Dravid also captained India to a historic series win in England in 2007.

 

5. Gundappa Viswanath

Known for his elegant stroke play, Viswanath made 1880 runs in 30 Tests against England at an average of 37.60, including four centuries and 12 fifties. He was a key figure in India’s batting line-up during the 1970s, often supported by Gavaskar and Vengsarkar  Most runs in ENG vs IND Tests played on English soil

 The India–England Test rivalry has seen numerous batting greats shine both in England and India. Joe Root leads the overall chart for most runs in England-based Tests between the two nations, amassing 1574 runs at an average of 74.95, followed closely by Sachin Tendulkar with 1575 runs in Indian colours at 54.31. Rahul Dravid and Graham Gooch also feature prominently with over 1100 runs each. Sunil Gavaskar and Virat Kohli, two modern Indian icons, make the list with consistent performances across eras.  Most runs in ENG vs IND Tests played on Indian soil   

In India, Sunil Gavaskar tops the run chart with 1331 runs, while Root continues his dominance as the highest-scoring English batter on Indian soil with 1272 runs. Alastair Cook, Kevin Pietersen, and Michael Vaughan were also major contributors for England in Indian conditions. Indian stalwarts like GR Viswanath, Virat Kohli, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Sachin Tendulkar all crossed the 900-run mark in home Tests against England, showcasing India’s batting strength.

 

Notably, Kohli and Tendulkar appear in both lists, highlighting their adaptability across conditions. This legacy of standout batting performances underscores the rich history and intense competitiveness that define the India–England Test rivalry.