Batting at home in test cricket is easier as compared to away conditions. Adapting to different circumstances is always a challenging task for any batsman, and those who succeed in challenging circumstances are considered great batsmen. Scoring more runs away from home is always a significant achievement in a player's career. In this article, we will talk about ten batsmen with the most runs scored in away conditions.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
The former Indian Batsman Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most runs in away conditions in Test Cricket. Sachin, who has played 200 test matches for India, has scored 8705 runs away from home at an average of 54.74. Notably, he has scored 29 centuries playing 106 away test matches, which includes his highest score of 248 not out against Bangladesh in 2004. Overall, Sachin has scored 15291 runs in 200 test matches, including 51 centuries.
2. Younis Khan
The former Pakistani Batsman Younis Khan takes place in this list at 2nd position with 8201 runs away from home at an average of 50.62, including 27 away centuries in 99 away test matches. His best test score of 267 came against India at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Interestingly, Younis has played just 18 test matches at home. Overall, Younis Khan has played 118 test matches, scoring 10099 runs at an average of 52, which includes 34 centuries.
3. Rahul Dravid
The former Indian Batsman Rahul Dravid takes place in this list with 7690 runs away from home in test cricket, which includes 21 centuries in 94 away test matches. His highest test score of 270 came against Pakistan at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Often called 'The Wall', Dravid has played 164 test matches, scoring 13,288 runs at an average of 52.31, including 36 test centuries.
4. Azhar Ali
Another Pakistani batsman finds a place in this list with 6427 away runs at an average of 42 in 87 test matches, which includes 17 centuries. Notably, he has played only ten games at home while playing most of the matches in UAE. Overall, in his career, Azhar has played 97 test matches, scoring 7142 runs at an average of 42.26, which includes 19 test centuries. His highest score of 302 not out came against West Indies at Dubai.
5. Jacques Kallis
The former South African all-rounder finds a place in this list with 6254 runs at an average of 53.91, which includes 22 test centuries in 78 away test matches. Kallis averages over 50 in test cricket in 6 different countries, which shows his capability of adapting to different circumstances. Often termed as best test all-rounder, Kallis has played 166 test matches, scoring 13,289 runs at an average of 55.37, which includes 45 centuries.
6. Alastair Cook
The former English opener Cook has scored 5904 away runs in test cricket at an average of 46.48, which includes 18 centuries in 72 away test matches. Cook is probably the best test opener of England and has played 161 test matches, scoring 12,472 runs at an average of 45.35, which includes 33 test centuries. His highest individual score away from home came against Pakistan in UAE, where he scored 263 runs in 2015.
7. Ricky Ponting
The former Australian Player Ricky Ponting has scored 5800 away runs at an average of 46.40 in 76 away test matches, which includes 18 test centuries. Ponting has a great record in away test matches as he averages above 40 in eight countries. Overall, in his test career, Ponting has played 168 test matches, scoring 13,378 runs at an average of 51.85, which includes 41 centuries.
8. Brian Lara
The West Indian legend batsman Lara finds a place in this list with 5736 runs away from home at an average of 47.80 in 66 away test matches, which includes 17 centuries. Lara holds the record for the highest run in an innings with 400 not out against Australia, a record which is yet to be broken. Lara has played 131 test matches, scoring 11,953 runs at an average of 52.89, which includes 34 centuries.
9. S Chanderpaul
Another West Indian batsman, Chanderpaul, finds a place in this list with 5680 away test runs at an average of 45.44 in 83 away test matches, which includes 11 centuries. Chanderpaul had an unorthodox stance which helped him to score runs and was frustrating for bowlers to bowl at. Overall, Chanderpaul played 164 test matches, scoring 11,867 runs at an average of 51.37, which includes 30 centuries.
10. Kumar Sangakkara
The last player in the list is former Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman Sangakkara. He has scored 5570 away test runs at an average of 54.07 in 59 away test matches, which includes 16 centuries. Sangakkara averages above 40 in seven different countries. Besides his batting, he was a great wicket-keeper. Overall, Sangakkara has played 134 test matches, scoring 12,400 runs at an average of 57.41, which includes 38 centuries.
