Top 10 Batsmen with most runs against a single team in International cricket

Batsmen have from ages been piling on the runs, match after match, series after series, tournament after tournament and year after year; despite there being a considerable number of opponents and variety of matches, an individual tends to have an inclination, a liking towards the same type of attack. This is how these gentlemen enlisted below have managed to score a major chunk of the runs they scored in their international career against a particular team. Let’s check out the Top 10 Batsmen with most runs against a single team in International cricket: 10. Sir Viv Richards v England – 4488 Runs: Viv Richards. (© Getty Images) The man was known for his swagger and brutal hits. Viv Richards had sent many bowlers to the cleaners. His record against England shows the calibre of the man. In 72 international matches, Richards has scored 4488 runs with the highest score of 291. He has 26 fifties and 11 centuries to his credit along with a solid average of 60.64. Also Read – Top 10 Batsmen with most runs against a single team in Tests 9. Desmond Haynes v Australia – 4495 Runs: Desmond Haynes. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The West Indian was known for his timing and stylish hits. Desmond Haynes has scored runs against all the teams he had played, but his affair with Australia is a striking story. In 97 international matches, Haynes has scored 4495 runs at an average of 41.23 along with 27 fifties and 11 hundreds. 8. Mahela Jayawardene v India – 4563 Runs: Mahela Jayawardene. (Photo Source: AFP) He is a poetry in motion. His flicks, cuts and drives are second to none; Mahela’s favourite opponent has been India throughout his career. In 110 international matches, the prolific batsman has scored 4563 runs with 10 centuries and 25 fifties. His marathon 275 also came against the same opponent. Clearly, he was one of the finest match winners for Sri Lanka over the years. 7. Brian Lara v Australia – 4714 Runs: Brian Lara. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The Windies southpaw needs no introduction. He has hammered the Australians home and away, and his record speaks for himself. In 82 international matches, Lara has scored 4714 runs at an average of 45.76 with a stylish 277 as his best. Out of 108 innings, Lara was unbeaten on five occasions. Even though Australia had an upper hand against West Indies in the last decade or so, but this man ensured they sweat it out. 6. Ricky Ponting v India – 4795 Runs: Ricky Ponting. (© Getty Images) Ricky Ponting is at the 6th spot. Ponting has amassed big scores all around the world, but his record against India is stupendous. Punter’s 4795 runs against India across all formats speaks volumes about his contribution during the Indo-Aussie games. He holds an average of 47.00 along with 22 fifties and 14 centuries. 5. Allan Border v England – 4850 Runs: Allan Border. (© Getty Images) The Australian legendary batsman had played some historic knocks wearing the baggy green, but he was particularly lethal against England. Against the old foes, Border has played 90 international matches and scored 4850 runs for Australia. His best against England is a classic unbeaten 200*. He has 30 fifties and 8 hundreds against this rival. 4. Kumar Sangakkara v Pakistan – 4885 Runs: Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images) He has been the face of Sri Lankan cricket. Kumar Sangakkara has bailed the team out on a number of occasions. In 89 international matches, “Sanga” has scored 4885 runs against a team which is known for its bowling line up. Against Pakistan, Sangakkara has 12 centuries and 23 fifties to his credit. Clearly he was a vital cog whenever the two neighbours met on the cricketing field. 3. Sir Don Bradman v England – 5028 Runs: Sir Don Bradman. (© Allsport Hulton/Archive via Getty Images) The legendary cricketer was at his best against Ashes rivals England. In a career spanning from 1928 to 1948, Bradman played 37 games against the three lions, notching up 5028 runs at a sublime average of 89.78. His highest score of 334 also came against the same opponent. 2. Sachin Tendulkar v Sri Lanka – 5108 Runs: Sachin Tendulkar. (© Getty Images) The Indian mainstay has occupied the second slot as well. He had a liking for Sri Lanka. Sachin has played 109 international matches against Sri Lanka, scoring 5108 runs at an average of 49.11. He has three ducks to his name, but enjoyed successful on a whole, plundering 23 fifties and 17 hundreds. 1. Sachin Tendulkar v Australia – 6707 Runs: Sachin Tendulkar. (© Getty Images) The master blaster has been brilliant against the Kangaroos. Sachin Tendulkar has played some memorable knocks against Australia. From his 241 down under to 175 against the same opposition in India. In 110 matches, Tendulkar has scored 6707 runs at an average of 49.68. He has notched up 20 centuries and 31 fifties against the Aussies in international cricket. Also Read – Top 10 Batsmen with most international runs on winning occasions (All Stats Updated Till 20th December, 2015)

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