The rivalry between India and Bangladesh has gradually become a fierce rivalry even though the numbers are heavily poised in favor of India. The reason for this rivalry between India and Bangladesh is particularly due to sledging from both sides, what follows next is some spice in the series and some high-octane performances from both sides.
In this article, we will look at the top 5 leading run scorers in the history of the India-Bangladesh Test series all these years.
First on our list follows the 'God Of Cricket' himself, Sachin Tendulkar has played 7 test matches against Bangladesh, scoring 820 runs at a Strike rate of 63 and an average of 136 with 5 centuries.
Veteran Wicket- Keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim follows second on our list in terms of leading run scorers in India-Bangladesh tests, Rahim has scored 604 runs in 8 games with an average of 44 and a strike rate of 52 with 2 half centuries and two centuries.
Rahul Dravid follows third on our list in terms of leading run scorers in India-Bangladesh tests scoring 560 runs in 7 games at an average of 70 and a strike rate of 59 with 3 tons and 1 half ton.
Cheteshwar Pujara follows fourth on our list, Pujara has played in 5 matches against Bangladesh scoring 468 runs at an average of 78 and strike of 57 with 1 century and 5 half centuries.
Virat Kohli becomes the final batter on the list to be the leading run-scorer in India-Bangladesh tests scoring 437 runs in 6 games at an average of 54 and the strike rate hovering at 69. Kohli has scored 2 test tons against Bangladesh.