Jun 23, 2023
The former English skipper Root ranks at the top of the list. Root tasted success against the formidable Indian side in recent years and has been England’s leading run-getter.
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In 25 matches against India, Root scored 2526 runs at an average of 63.15 with 10 half-centuries and 9 centuries with the highest score of 218.
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Australia’s run machine, Smith has been sensational against India in the longest format of the game. He is the only Australian batter since 2010, who has tasted success against India. Smith played a pivotal role in Australia’s WTC title quest against India, where he struck his 31st century at the Oval.
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In 19 Test matches against India, Smith scored 2042 runs at an average of 65.87 with 5 half-centuries and 9 centuries with the highest score of 192.
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England’s prolific run-getter and former skipper, Cook tasted success against India in Test cricket. Surprisingly, Cook scored his first-ever Test century and last century against the same side.
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In 23 Test matches against India, Cook scored 1904 runs at an average of 50.10 with 5 half-centuries and 6 centuries with the highest score of 294.
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Australia’s one of the swashbuckling openers, Warner ranks 4th on this list. Warner has been Australia’s go-to-go man in every format of the game and has great numbers against India in the longest format of the game.
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In 21 Test matches against India, Warner scored 1218 runs at an average of 31.23 with 3 half-centuries and 4 centuries with the highest score of 180.
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The last on this list is the former Protean great, Amla. He was one of the greatest Test batters of his time and played some iconic knocks. Amla had a great outing against India in the longest format of the game.
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In 14 Test matches against India, Amla scored 1104 runs at an average of 50.18 with 4 half-centuries and 4 centuries with the highest score of 253*.
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