Most Test Runs Against India

One of the most elegant batters in the modern era, Joe Root has scored the most test runs against India. He has amassed 2846 runs in 30 matches at a staggering average of 58.08 with 10 centuries and 11 fifties under his belt. His highest score of 218 against the Blue Army came in Chennai in 2021.

One of Australia’s greatest batsman ever, Ricky Ponting notched up 2555 runs in 51 innings, the 2nd most test runs against India. The top-order batsman maintained an astonishing average of 54.36 while scoring eight 100s and 12 fifties.

Hailed as one of the best openers of all time in the longest format, Alastair Cook gets third place on the elite list of most test runs against India. The Southpaw accumulated 2431 runs at 47.66 before retiring from international cricket. His tally speaks volume about his consistency upon facing the Indians.

List of Most Test Runs Against India

• Joe Root (ENG)- 2846 runs, 55 inn
• Ricky Ponting (AUS)- 2555 runs, 51 inn
• Alastair Cook (ENG)- 2431 runs, 54 inn
• Clive Lloyd (WI)- 2344 runs, 44 inn
• Javed Miandad (PAK)- 2228 runs, 39 inn
• Shivnarine Chanderpaul (WI)- 2171 runs, 44 inn
• Michael Clarke (AUS)- 2049 runs, 40 inn