The five -match Test series will begin between India and England from 20 June. This time the Indian team will land in the absence of experienced batsmen like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The team is in the hands of young Shubman Gill. Team India last won the Test series on England’s land in 2007. In such a situation, his aim will be to end the drought of victory after 18 years. India has played a total of 67 Tests in England so far, in which it has lost 36 matches. Team India could win only 9 Tests here, while there have been 22 draws. Let’s take a look at the top-5 batsmen playing the biggest innings between India and England in Test history-
1. Graham Gooch
In July 1990, the England batsman hit 333 runs while batting for 628 minutes at Lord’s historic ground. During this time, Gooch hit 43 fours and three sixes in his innings of 485 balls.
2. Karun Nair
In Chennai, in Chennai, Karun Nair showed his stamina by playing an unbeaten 303 run innings. During this, Nair hit 32 fours and four sixes in 381 balls.
3. Elastair Cook
The former England captain played 545 balls against India in Birmingham, scoring 294 runs with the help of 33 fours. This match was played in August 2011.
4. Jeffri Boycott
The match was played in Leeds in June 1967, in which Boycott scored 246 runs in 555 balls while playing for England. This innings included 30 fours and a six.
5. Ian Bell
Batting at number-3 at The Oval, Ian Bell played 364 balls, scoring 235 runs with 23 fours and two sixes. This match was played in August 2011.
Source: https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/sports/cricket/highest-individual-score-in-test-matches-played-between-india-and-england/2793241
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