List of the top 10 Indian batsmen who have scored the most runs against Sri Lanka: Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most Test runs by an Indian batter against Sri Lanka, scoring 1,995 runs. Indian batting legends have historically dominated Sri Lankan bowling attacks, with five players crossing the 1,000-run milestone in Test cricket.
Historic Highlights
- The Record Holder: Sachin Tendulkar also holds the record for the most Test centuries (9) by any opposing batter against Sri Lanka.
- Highest Individual Score: Virender Sehwag's blistering 293 runs off 254 balls at Mumbai in 2009 remains the highest single innings score by an Indian against Sri Lanka.
The top 10 Indian batters with the most runs against Sri Lanka in Test history are detailed below:
List of Top 10 Indian Batters: Most Test Runs vs Sri Lanka
| Rank | Player | Matches | Innings | Total Runs | Batting Average | Highest Score | Centuries (100s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sachin Tendulkar | 25 | 36 | 1,995 | 60.45 | 203 | 9 |
| 2 | Rahul Dravid | 20 | 32 | 1,508 | 48.64 | 177 | 3 |
| 3 | Virender Sehwag | 11 | 18 | 1,239 | 72.88 | 293 | 5 |
| 4 | Mohammad Azharuddin | 17 | 23 | 1,215 | 55.22 | 199 | 5 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | 11 | 18 | 1,085 | 67.81 | 243 | 5 |
| 6 | Sourav Ganguly | 14 | 24 | 1,064 | 46.26 | 173 | 3 |
| 7 | Navjot Singh Sidhu | 11 | 16 | 935 | 62.33 | 124 | 3 |
| 8 | VVS Laxman | 16 | 21 | 900 | 47.36 | 143* | 2 |
| 9 | Cheteshwar Pujara | 7 | 11 | 743 | 74.30 | 153 | 4 |
| 10 | Shikhar Dhawan | 6 | 10 | 712 | 71.20 | 190 | 3 |
