Top 5 run-getters for India in overseas Test wins

Sourav Ganguly
Sourav Ganguly

#4 Virender Sehwag (1,243)

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Sehwag was as destructive as they come
Sehwag was as destructive as they come

Virender Sehwag smashed the best of the bowlers in the most nonchalant way possible during his prime. He was instrumental in winning many Test matches for India in alien conditions.

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Sehwag, contrary to his playing style, was famous for playing big knocks. He was the first Indian batsman to score a triple century, and he went ahead and added another as his career progressed.

Sehwag was part of 17 Test matches which India won abroad, and he scored 1,243 runs in these at an average of 51.79 with 3 centuries and 3 fifties.


#3 VVS Laxman (1,442)

Laxman caused mayhem with elegance
Laxman caused mayhem with elegance

VVS Laxman was famous for taking India across the line in crunch situations, especially in Test cricket. His ability to bat with the tail often helped India in winning close contests.

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Laxman caused mayhem with elegance on many occasions. He was also a very good player of spin bowling.

Laxman was part of 20 Test matches which India won abroad, and he scored 1,442 runs those at an average of 51.50 with 3 centuries and 9 fifties.

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