Top 5 Run Scores in India v Sri Lanka Tests

Top 5 Run Scores in India v Sri Lanka Tests: India and Sri Lanka play most of their cricket under similar conditions, spinning, slow tracks and those which favour of batsmen. When these two teams go head to head, we find some special quality of cricket. There have been a total of 12 Test series between the traditional rivals. India has won 6, the Lankan’s 3 while 3 have been drawn. Traditionally, Test matches between the two sides have been dominated mainly by the batsmen. Mammoth totals have been a familiar sight. The significant reasons for that have been the nature of wickets and the quality of batsmen produced by the two Asian giants.

We let you know about the Top 5 Run Scores in India v Sri Lanka Tests:

5. Aravinda de Silva – 1252 runs in 19 Tests:

A wristy and classy right handed batsman with solid technique, Arvinda de Silva was the mainstay of the Sri Lankan batting for years. Strong at cutting and hooking, his record is unrivalled among his countrymen, and his place in history is secure after a match-winning century in a World Cup final. De Silva scored the 1252 runs at an average of 41.73. The elegant batsman also had five centuries against the Indians with a highest of 148.