England and India have shared a great rivalry between them in every format. In test cricket, this rivalry becomes even more intense, with players from both nations showing their technical ability and temperament. Both sides are unarguably amongst the best sides in every format. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Top 10 Knocks played by England batters against India in Test'.
1. Graham Gooch
Graham Gooch was one of the most classical test batters from England and was probably the best opener who could walk into any all-time team. In the home series 1990, Gooch played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a triple century. With the score reaching 141-2, he put together a 308-run partnership with Allam Lamb. In his knock, where he spent nearly ten and a half hours, he scored 333 runs, hitting 43 boundaries and three gigantic sixes. Notably, he also scored a century in the next innings.
2. Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook, nicknamed Chef, was one of the most classical test batters from England and was probably the best opener who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 2012, Cook played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a century. Batting in the 2nd innings, he put together a 165-run opening partnership with Nick Compton. In his knock, where he spent nearly eight and a half hours, he scored 190 runs, hitting 23 boundaries and two gigantic sixes.
3. Joe Root
Joe Root, who is part of the famous Fab 4 batters, is currently one of the most classical test batters from England and one of the best top order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 2021, Root played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 63-2, he put together a 200-run partnership with Dom Sibley. In his knock, where he spent nearly eight and a half hours, he scored 218 runs, hitting 19 boundaries and two gigantic sixes.
4. Ian Bell
Ian Bell, nicknamed Belly, was one of the most classical test batters from England and one of the best top order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the home series of 2011, Bell played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 97-2, he put together a 350-run partnership with Kevin Pietersen. In his knock, where he spent nearly eight and a half hours, he scored 235 runs, hitting 23 boundaries and two gigantic sixes.
5. Mike Gatting
Mike Gatting was one of the most classical test batters from England and one of the best top-order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 1985, Gatting played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a double century. With a score reaching 178-1, he put together a 241-run partnership with Graeme Fowler. In his knock, where he spent nearly eight hours, he scored 207 runs, hitting 20 boundaries and three gigantic sixes.
6. Denis Amiss
Denis Amiss, nicknamed Sacker, was one of the most classical test batters from England and one of the best opening batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 1976, Amiss played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a century. With a score reaching 125-5, he put together a 101-run partnership with Alan Knott. In his knock, where he spent nearly eight and a half hours, he scored 179 runs, hitting 22 boundaries and a gigantic six.
7. Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen, nicknamed KP, was one of the most classical test batters from England and one of the best top order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 2012, Pietersen played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a century. With a score reaching 68-2, he put together a 206-run partnership with Alastair Cook. In his knock, where he spent nearly five and a half hours, he scored 186 runs, hitting 20 boundaries and four gigantic sixes.
8. Ken Barrington
Ken Barrington was one of the most classical test batters from England and one of the best middle order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 1961, Barrington played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a century. With a score reaching 94-1, he put together a 139-run partnership with Geoff Pullar. In his knock, where he spent nearly seven hours, he scored 172 runs, hitting 26 boundaries.
9. Ian Botham
Ian Botham, nicknamed Beefy, was one of the most classical test all-rounders from England and one of the best lower order batters who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 1982, Botham played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a century. With a score reaching 121-3, he put together a 127-run partnership with David Gower. In his knock, where he spent nearly five and a half hours, he scored 142 runs, hitting 12 boundaries and two gigantic sixes.
10. Chris Woakes
Chris Woakes is one of the most classical test all-rounders from England and one of the best test bowlers who could walk into any all-time team. In the home series of 2018, Woakes played one of the best knocks of his career against India, smashing a century. With a score reaching 131-5, he put together an 189-run partnership with Jonny Bairstow. In his knock, where he spent nearly four and a half hours, he scored 137 runs, hitting 21 boundaries.
