In the history of Indian Test cricket, there have been many captains who not only led the team but also performed brilliantly with the bat, guiding the team towards victory.
Sports News: The role of a captain in Test cricket is not limited to strategy alone. Many times, captains also have to lead the team with their batting. In Indian cricket, many such captains have, from time to time, shown the team the path to victory with their batting. Today, we will tell you about the five Indian captains who have scored the most runs in a single Test series. These figures make it clear that India has not only had strategic captains but also those who have excelled in showing leadership with their bats.
1. Sunil Gavaskar – 1978, against West Indies – 732 runs
Sunil Gavaskar, the 'Little Master' of Indian cricket, scored 732 runs in a 6-match Test series against the West Indies in 1978. This performance came in an era when West Indian bowlers were considered the most dangerous.
- Average: 91.50
- Centuries: 3
2. Virat Kohli – 2016, against England – 655 runs
Virat Kohli, who is called the uncrowned king of modern cricket, scored 655 runs in a 5-Test match series against England in 2016.
- Average: 109.16
- Centuries: 2
- Half-centuries: 2
3. Virat Kohli – 2017, against Sri Lanka – 610 runs
Virat Kohli smashed 610 runs in just 3 Test matches against Sri Lanka in 2017.
- Average: 152.50
- Centuries: 2 (including one double century)
- Half-century: 1
4. Virat Kohli – 2018, against England – 593 runs
Virat Kohli is included in this list for the third time. In the 5-match series played against England in 2018, he scored 593 runs.
- Average: 59.30
- Centuries: 2
- Half-centuries: 3
5. Shubman Gill – 2025, against England – 485 runs (in 3 matches)*
In the ongoing series of 2025, captain Shubman Gill has scored 485 runs so far – that too in just 3 Test matches.
- Average: 146.25
- Double century: 1
- Century: 1
- Half-century: 1
This performance by Gill is also special because it is his first major series as captain. Three Test matches are still remaining, due to which it is expected that Gill can reach the top of this list.
