India has a rich cricketing history filled with legendary Test batsmen who have left an indelible mark on the game. However, only a select few have managed to score a massive number of runs in a single Test series, showcasing their dominance and consistency.
Today, we remember the top 5 batsmen with the highest run totals in a single Test Series for India, highlighting their outstanding performances in the context of Test Series.
1. Sunil Gavaskar, 1970/71 vs WI
Starting at the top, the legendary Sunil Gavaskar holds the record for the most runs scored in a Test Series for India. During the 1970/71 series against the West Indies, Gavaskar played 4 matches and 8 innings, amassing a staggering 774 runs with an incredible batting average of over 154.
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He scored 4 centuries and 3 fifties, exemplifying his exceptional skill and temperament during the series.
2. Shubman Gill, 2025 vs ENG
Securing the second spot is the young and talented Shubman Gill, who has been making waves in recent times. In the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, Gill played 5 Tests and 10 innings, scoring 754 runs at an impressive average of 75.40.
He has hit four centuries in this series, setting a remarkable example for India’s new generation of cricketers and taking on the captaincy with maturity.
3. Sunil Gavaskar, 1978/79 vs WI
Third on the list is the Little Master Sunil Gavaskar again, who scored 732 runs in the 1978/79 series against the West Indies. Playing 6 Tests and 9 innings, Gavaskar maintained an extraordinary average of 91.50, with 4 hundreds and 1 fifty, reaffirming his status as one of the greatest Test batsmen of all time.
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4. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2023/24 vs ENG
Yashasvi Jaiswal, a rising star, secures the fourth position. During the 2023/24 series against England at home, Jaiswal scored 712 runs in 5 matches and 9 innings, averaging 89. He struck 2 centuries and 3 fifties, showcasing his potential to become a mainstay in Indian Test cricket.
5. Virat Kohli, 2014 vs AUS
Finally, Virat Kohli, often called the Chase Master, ranks fifth. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2014, he scored 692 runs in 4 matches and 8 innings, with an impressive average of 86.50. Kohli’s 4 centuries and 1 fifty in that series exemplify his match-winning ability and consistency.
These players have etched their names into Indian cricket history with their extraordinary Test Series performances, setting benchmarks for future generations.