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Sachin Tendulkar is often seen at the top when it comes to cricket records. But if you look at the list of players who have scored the most runs in Test matches between India and England, the picture is different. Yes, it may surprise you, but it’s true. Tendulkar is not the top run-scorer in this list — an England player is ahead of him.

Top 5 Batsmen Who Scored Most Runs in Test Matches Between India and England

1. Joe Root

This legendary England batsman played 30 Test matches against India from 2012 to 2024. In 55 innings, he scored 2,846 runs at an average of 58.08. During this time, Root hit 10 centuries and 11 half-centuries.

2. Sachin Tendulkar

From 1990 to 2012, this great Indian batsman played 32 Test matches against England. He scored a total of 2,535 runs at an average of 51.73. Tendulkar, also known as the Master Blaster, scored 7 centuries and 13 half-centuries during this period.

3. Sunil Gavaskar

While Tendulkar holds second place, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar is third on the list. He played 38 Test matches against England from 1971 to 1986. Gavaskar scored 2,483 runs at an average of 38.20, including 4 centuries and 16 fifties.

4. Alastair Cook

The former England captain played 30 Test matches against India between 2006 and 2018. In 54 innings, Cook scored 2,431 runs at an average of 47.66. He scored 7 centuries and 9 half-centuries in his Test career against India.

5. Virat Kohli

Kohli, who has now retired from Test cricket, played 28 Test matches against England from 2012 to 2022. He scored 1,991 runs at an average of 42.36, including 5 centuries and 9 half-centuries.