The Test series between India and Sri Lanka is set to commence on August 15. India has an impressive record against Sri Lanka, with their last defeat in a Test match occurring in 2015. Here are the five players who have scored the most runs in the India-Sri Lanka Test series.
Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the highest runs scored in Test matches between India and Sri Lanka. He amassed 1,995 runs in 36 innings at an extraordinary average of 60. Tendulkar’s achievements include 9 centuries and 6 half-centuries, along with a double century against Sri Lanka.
Mahela Jayawardene has the record for the most runs scored by a Sri Lankan player against India in Test matches. He scored 1,822 runs in 28 innings at an average of 55, including 6 centuries and 8 half-centuries. His highest score against India was 275 runs.
Rahul Dravid ranks third among the top run scorers in the India-Sri Lanka Test series. He accumulated 1,508 runs in 32 innings at an average of 46.47, featuring 3 centuries and 9 half-centuries. Dravid’s highest score against Sri Lanka was 177 runs.
Kumar Sangakkara is second on the list for Sri Lankan players, having scored 1,352 runs in 28 innings against India at an average of 51. His record includes 5 centuries and 2 half-centuries, with a highest score of 219 runs.
Aravinda de Silva rounds out the top five, with 1,252 runs in 32 innings against India at an average of 48. He achieved 5 centuries and 3 half-centuries, with a highest score of 148 runs.