IND vs SA: 5 Indian Batters With The Most Runs In Tests In South Africa

India and South Africa are set to lock horns in an upcoming Test series. The IND vs SA Test series comprises three games. The 1st Test begins on December 26 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Virat Kohli will lead the Indian team in the Test series while South Africa will be led by Dean Elgar.

If we take a look at India’s tours to South Africa in the past, the Indian team does not have a great record while playing the Test series in South Africa. While playing on South African soil, India have played 61 Tests, winning 18 and losing 34 while 7 ended in a draw. However, few Indian batsmen have good batting records in IND vs SA Test encounters. Here we take a look at 5 Indian batters with the most runs in IND vs SA Tests while playing in South Africa.

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IND vs SA: 5 Indian Batters With The Most Runs In Tests In South Africa

5. Sourav Ganguly- 506 Runs

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly takes the 5th spot in this list. The current BCCI president has smacked 506 runs in IND vs SA Test encounters in South Africa. With 506 runs in 16 innings, the former left-handed batsman owns an average of 36.14. Ganguly also slammed 4 half-centuries, the highest of which was a 73-run knock.

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4. Virat Kohli- 558 Runs

India Test captain Virat Kohli gets the 4th spot in this list. While playing against South Africa at their home, Kohli has slammed 558 runs in 10 innings at an average of 55.80. The right-handed batsman has also shattered 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries. His highest knock is 153.

3. VVS Laxman- 566 Runs

Former Indian player VVS Laxman grabs the 3rd spot in this list. In IND vs SA clashes in the longer format, Laxman has mustered 566 runs in 18 innings at an average of 40.42 Laxman also accounts for 4 half-centuries in such games with the highest knock of 96 in one game.

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2. Rahul Dravid- 624 Runs

Rahul Dravid bags the 2nd spot in this list. The former Indian skipper has scored 624 runs in 22 innings during IND vs SA Test clashes. Hence, he holds a batting average of 29.71. The current India head coach Dravid has also smacked 1 century and 2 half-centuries. His highest score against South Africa was a 148-run knock.

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1. Sachin Tendulkar- 1161 Runs

Sachin Tendulkar steals the top spot in this list. The former India opener has slammed 1161 runs in 28 Test innings against South Africa at an average of 46.44. The former right-handed batsman has also shattered 5 centuries and 3 half-centuries in IND vs SA Tests. His top knock against the Proteas was a 169-run knock.

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