Test Match Classics: Unveiling Indian Batters With Highest Test Average In Wins

The most difficult format and the most classical way of playing Cricket is done in a white jersey playing with a red ball, the format is called Test Cricket. Test Cricket is one such format that will test an individual's skill in all three departments.

Many batters have tasted success in this format, while the journey has been sour and bitter for some. Some unique ones have created many records in their batting career and have the highest average for their team in terms of wins in test cricket.

In this article, we will discuss the Indian Batters With Highest Test Average In Wins

Indian Batters With Highest Test Average In Wins

1. Rahul Dravid- 65.78

'The Wall' as he is often called comes first in the list of Indian Batters With Highest Test Average In Wins. Dravid had an illustrious career as a batter, he is fondly remembered for his heroics along with VVS Laxman against Australia at Kolkata in 2001.

2. Sachin Tendulkar- 61.93

The 'God Of Cricket' comes second in the list of Indian Batters With Highest Test Average In Wins. Sachin Tendulkar is an institution of batting not only in Indian Cricket but also in World Cricket. He has played many fine knocks for the team, but one of his best test knocks was against Australia, a classical innings of 241 without playing a cover drive, something he had manifested that he won't play a cover drive in his next innings.

3. Rohit Sharma- 61.31

Current Indian captain Rohit Sharma comes third in the list of Indian Batters With Highest Test Average In Wins. Sharma made his debut in 2013 which was coincidentally Sachin Tendulkar's farewell series. Sharma smashed a magnificent ton at Kolkata on debut against the West Indies. In the fast-paced modern-day game, there are absolutely no surprises that Sharma has a great average in India's win contribution.

4. VVS Laxman-55.90

VVS Laxman is the fourth Cricketer in our list of Indian batters with highest test average in wins. Laxman had a pivotal role to play for India in the middle order churning out crucial partnerships in a tense situation. Laxman is hailed as a hero for what he did to Australia in Kolkata in 2001 scoring a magnificent 281 which helped India to win the game, at one stage it looked like the Kangaroos might get an innings victory.

5. Virender Sehwag- 54.65

The 'Nawab' of Najafgarh aka Virender Sehwag becomes the fifth batter in the list of Indian batters with highest test average in wins. Sehwag at the opening slot has played many memorable knocks for the team, more particularly across the other side of the border, against Pakistan he has scores of 309, 254, 201, 173, and 90 in 9 games. His attacking gameplay makes him a very obvious candidate to feature in this list.

6. Virat Kohli- 51.61

King Kohli becomes the 6th and the last batter in this list of Indian batters with highest test average in wins. Kohli has made big contributions in the last decade or so, Kohli hit his peak in 2016 churning out tons for fun. He was the only batter on the tour of England in 2018 who looked at a different level in what was a struggle for the other batters.