At the top of the run-scoring charts sits England’s batting mainstay Joe Root. The elegant right-hander has amassed a staggering 2,927 runs against India in just 57 innings, averaging an imposing 58.54. With 10 centuries and 12 fifties to his name, Root has been a perennial thorn in the side of Indian bowlers, combining technical finesse with an insatiable appetite for runs. His ability to anchor innings and build monumental scores has often tilted the balance in England’s favour
For India, Ravindra Jadeja stands out not only for his dual-threat capabilities but also for his invaluable contributions with the bat against England. The all-rounder has accumulated 1,067 runs across 35 innings at an average of 33.34, featuring two centuries and six half-centuries. Frequently stepping up when India’s top order has faltered, Jadeja’s gritty knocks lower down the order have often been the difference between competitive totals and sub-par collapses
Not far behind is Rishabh Pant, who has made a name for himself with audacious stroke-play that has turned matches on their head. The flamboyant left-hander has piled up 1,033 runs in just 23 innings against England, boasting an impressive average of 46.95. His tally includes five hundreds and four fifties, testimony to a fearless approach that has routinely rattled England’s bowlers and electrified spectators
Turning to the bowlers, Ravindra Jadeja once again features prominently. The left-arm spinner has bagged 71 wickets in 39 innings against England, averaging 34.53, and has two five-wicket hauls to his credit. His accuracy, subtle variations, and ability to exploit wear and tear on the surface make him a persistent threat, particularly in the latter stages of a Test
India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been even more lethal. In just 28 innings, Bumrah has captured 65 wickets at a remarkable average of 22.61, punctuated by four five-wicket hauls. Though he may be rotated for workload management, his incisive spells and knack for dismantling well-set batsmen underscore why he remains India’s premier fast-bowling weapon in these encounters
Among England’s all-rounders, captain Ben Stokes has proven equally pivotal with the ball. Stokes has claimed 45 wickets in 30 innings against India at an average of 30.22, often delivering breakthroughs under immense pressure
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