From Virat Kohli To Karun Nair: Players With Highest Individual Scores In IND Vs ENG Tests

Highest individual scores in IND Vs ENG [Source: @rajasthanroyals/x.com]

After months of buildup, the India Vs England Test series is almost upon us as the tour commences on June 20. The first Test match will be played at the iconic Headingley, Leeds as both the teams will aim to start their WTC cycle with a win.

The India Vs England rivalry has been a bit underrated. Throughout history, the two sides have played some fierce matches with individuals standing out with their exemplary performances. In this article, we will look at 5 individuals from both sides who have amassed the highest individual scores in the India Vs England Tests.

5) Virat Kohli - 235

Kohli 235 vs England

2016 was a special year for Virat Kohli as he racked up runs for fun across formats. However, it was in the Test setup wherein he truly shone and took his game to the next level. When England came to India for a Test series, the then-India captain showed his class and notched up centuries at will.

However, one particular knock stands out and it was played at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai. Batting first, England posted 400 runs, and in reply, it was the Virat Kohli show as the batter dazzled with his stroke-making and slammed a monstrous 235 runs and took his team's total to 631. This was the fifth-highest individual score in India Vs England Tests.

4) Geoff Boycott - 246

One of England's all-time greats, Geoffrey Boycott played one of the finest Test innings of 1967. Batting first, England posted a mammoth 550/4, with Boycott leading from the front.

The talented batter slammed 246 off 555 balls and tormented the Indian bowlers on a pacer-friendly surface as the hosts won the game by 6 wickets.

3) Sir Alastair Cook - 294

Cook scored 294 runs

The summer of 2011 pipped the England side up against MS Dhoni's India and this was the series which India lost, 0-4. Alastair Cook, the former captain in particular was in outstanding touch and in the clash at Edgbaston, he made a mockery of a helpless Indian attack to slam the third-highest individual score in the rivalry (294).

2) Karun Nair - 303

Karun Nair scored 303

He came, he saw and he conquered England as Karun Nair came out of the syllabus for the England team during the 2016 tour. He became the second-ever triple centurion for India in Tests, and the first player to score a triple ton against England as the batter smashed 303 runs in Chennai and helped India win the match with ease.

1) Graham Gooch - 333

In the summer of 1990, India played against England at Lord's and Graham Gooch became a nightmare for the Indian attack. The talented batter went berserk as he smashed 333 runs and helped the hosts score 653/4 in their first innings.

This was the highest individual score by a batter in the India Vs England Test rivalry.

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