The traditional format of the game, Test cricket, poses many challenges for a batsman. One of them is tackling the tricky conditions in the SENA — South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia — countries and amassing significant runs.
The batters have the difficult task of playing on South African and Australian pitches that offer pace and bounce. In England and New Zealand, on the other hand, they need to trade with caution in seaming and swinging conditions.
Many Indian batters have encountered difficulty scoring runs in SENA countries, however, a few have come out with flying colours.
So, in this article, we’ll look at the top 10 Indian batters with the most Test runs in SENA countries.
Indian Batters with the Most Test Runs in SENA Countries
| Player | Innings | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 114 | 5387 | 51.30 |
| Rahul Dravid | 89 | 3909 | 49.48 |
| Virat Kohli | 88 | 3714 | 43.18 |
| VVS Laxman | 75 | 2710 | 40.44 |
| Cheteshwar Pujara | 80 | 2558 | 32.79 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 57 | 2464 | 44.80 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 73 | 2403 | 34.82 |
| Sourav Ganguly | 59 | 2311 | 42.01 |
| Dilip Vengsarkar | 64 | 2014 | 34.72 |
| Gundappa Viswanath | 50 | 1805 | 38.40 |
Key Insights
5387: Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most Test runs in SENA countries as an Indian batter. The Master Blaster accumulated a staggering 5387 runs at an impressive average of 51.30. Moreover, he is also the highest run-scorer among the Asian batters in SENA conditions.
22: Over 22 Indian batters have amassed 1000-plus runs in these 4 countries combined.
1: Among the batters with 1000-plus runs, Sachin Tendulkar is the only batter who has scored runs at an average of 50+. This is a testament to his dominance over the opposition in challenging conditions.
17: The brilliance of this Mumbai batter in SENA doesn’t end here. Tendulkar has smashed the most centuries among the Indian batters while playing in SENA countries. He boasts an impeccable 17 Test hundreds to go along with his 40 50-plus scores.
10: Only 3 batters have etched more than 10 Test centuries (Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virat Kohli), while 13 batters have 10 or more 50-plus scores in Tests here.
