India vs. England is always a thrilling series to watch, especially in test cricket. Both sides have produced some of the greats of the games, who have added extra spice to the rivalry. Both sides are unarguably amongst the best sides in every format. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Top 10 knocks by Indian batters against England in test'.
1. Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, fondly called King by his fans, is unarguably one of the finest test batters from India who could easily walk into any all-time team in any format. In the 2018 away series, he played one of the best knocks against England, smashing a ton. With a score reading 217-9, he put together a 57-run partnership with Umesh Yadav on a tricky pitch. In his knock, where he spent nearly four and a half hours, he scored 149 runs hitting 22 boundaries and a monstrous six against England.
2. Karun Nair
Karun Nair was one of the most underrated players from India who could not perform up to his potential. Karun played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a triple-ton In the 2016 series. With a score reading 435-5, he put together a 181-run partnership with Ashwin. In his 381-ball knock, where he spent nearly nine hours, he scored 303 runs, hitting 32 boundaries and four monstrous sixes.
3. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar was one of the most classical test batters from India who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 2002, Sachin played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a century. With a score reading 335-3, he put together a 249-run partnership with Sourav Ganguly. In his knock, where he spent nearly seven and a half hours, he scored 193 runs, hitting 19 boundaries and three gigantic sixes.
4. Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar was one of the most classical test batters from India, and was probably the best opener who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 1979, Gavaskar played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a double century. While chasing a target of 438 runs, he put together a 213-run opening partnership with Chetan Chauhan. In his knock, where he spent nearly eight and a half hours, he scored 221 runs, hitting 21 boundaries.
5. Gundappa Viswanath
Gundappa Viswanath was one of the most classical test batters from India and was one of the best batters of his era who could walk into any all-time team. In the home series of 1982, Viswanath played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a double century. With a score reading 150-2, he put together a 316-run partnership with Yashpal Sharma. In his knock, where he spent nearly ten and a half hours, he scored 222 runs, hitting 31 boundaries.
6. Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma, fondly called Hitman by his fans, who dominated every formats is unarguably one of the best openers of his era who could walk into any all-time team of India. In the home series of 2021, Rohit played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a century. With a score reading 86-3, he put together a 162-run partnership with Ajinkya Rahane. In his knock, where he spent nearly five and a half hours, he scored 161 runs, hitting 18 boundaries and two gigantic sixes.
7. Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid, nicknamed The Wall, was one of the most classical test batters from India and one of the best batters of his era who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 2002, Dravid played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a double century. With a score reading 283-4, he put together a 113-run partnership with VVS Laxman. In his knock, where he spent nearly ten and a half hours, he scored 217 runs, hitting 28 boundaries.
8. Ravi Shastri
Ravi Shastri, who is famous for his voice in commentary, was one of the finest test all-rounders from India who could walk into any all-time team, purely on the basis of his batting skills. In the away series of 1990, Shastri played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a century. With a score reading 150-3, he put together a 139-run partnership with Mohammad Azharuddin. In his knock, where he spent nearly nine and a half hours, he scored 187 runs, hitting 23 boundaries.
9. Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant is probably one of the finest test wicket-keepers from India who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 2022, Pant smashed a century against England. With a score reading 98-5, he put together a 222-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja. In his 111-ball knock, where he spent nearly three and a half hours, he scored 146 runs hitting 19 boundaries and four gigantic sixes.
10. MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni was probably one of the finest test wicket-keepers from India who could walk into any all-time team. In the away series of 2007, Dhoni smashed a half-century against England. With a score reading 145-5, he put together an 86-run partnership with VVS Laxman. In his 159-ball knock, where he spent nearly three and a half hours, he scored 76 runs, hitting 10 boundaries. Notably, his knock helped India to draw the game and eventually win the series.
