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: Aravinda de Silva. (© Getty Images/Allsport) 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. 4. Kumar Sangakkara – 1257 runs in 15 Tests: Kumar Sangakkara. (© Getty Images) A reliable keeper, an astute thinker, and most importantly a fabulous batsman, Sangakkara is a part of the modern generation of wicket keeper-batsmen, who can make it in the side purely as a batsman. His versatility is the prime reason for his side’s success. He scored the 1257 runs at an average of 57.13 including 5 Centuries. He also had a high score of 219 to his name. Sanga, as he is popularly known is the only cricketer in the list to be still playing cricket. With the current series slated to be his swan song Sangakkara would like to make it a memorable one. 3. Rahul Dravid – 1508 runs in 20 tests: Rahul Dravid. (Photo Source: Getty Images) When he stood at the crease the dressing room was assured and calm. Such was the presence of Rahul Sharad Dravid. He was the biggest nemesis for most international teams. And Sri Lankan bowlers could not decode his success mantra either. He scored against the island nation at an average of 48.64. The batting legend also had 3 centuries against Sri Lanka, with a best score of 177. Armed with an orthodox technique he became the cement that held the foundations firm while the flair players expressed themselves. 2. Mahela Jayawardene – 1822 runs in 18 Tests: Mahela Jayawardena. (Photo Source: AFP) Another Sri-Lankan batsman Jayawardene who recently retired from International cricket is placed at 2nd in the list. Jayawardene burst on to the international scene against the same opponent India. From that moment till the end of his career, he always loved facing the Indian bowlers. The graceful right hander scored 1822 runs against the neighbors, at a jaw dropping average of 67.48, with 4 tons to his name. That includes a best score of 274, which he made at Ahmedabad. Along with Sangakkara he formed one of the greatest pairs and was involved in many memorable partnerships. 1. Sachin Tendulkar – 1995 in 25 Tests: Sachin Tendulkar. (© Getty Images) Sachin Tendulkar has been the most complete batsman of his time, and to no one’s surprise he occupies the number one spot in the chart. Arguably one of the greatest batsman along with Sir Don Bradman to have ever played the game, Tendulkar had a special liking towards the Sri Lankan bowlers. Making merry against them the little champion scored 1995 runs against Sri Lanka at an average of 60.45 with a highest of 203. What was more pleasing though was the number of centuries (9) he scored, which proved the match winning impact of the India’s favourite son. Also Read: R Ashwin ready to challenge Sri Lanka with his off-spin

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Top 5 Run Scores in India v Sri Lanka Tests

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