Discover the top 5 Indian batsmen who have scored the most runs in a single Test series. These stellar performances include record-breaking knocks and consistent brilliance across multiple matches, showcasing India’s batting depth and dominance in red-ball cricket. From legendary names to modern stars, these players etched their names in history with unforgettable run-scoring sprees.
Test Series: Virat Kohli – 692 Runs vs Australia (2014/15)
Virat Kohli has always enjoyed the challenge of facing Australia in Tests, and his finest performance came during the 2014–15 tour down under. In that four-match series, Kohli scored 692 runs at a staggering average of 86.50. He smashed four centuries and a fifty, with a highest score of 169. Despite his dominant display, India lost the series 2-0.
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 712 Runs vs England (2024)
In his first home Test series, Yashasvi Jaiswal lit up the stage against England. The young opener amassed 712 runs across five Tests at an average of 89, including two double centuries and three fifties. He became only the second Indian batter after Sunil Gavaskar to score over 700 runs in a bilateral Test series.
Sunil Gavaskar – 732 Runs vs West Indies (1978/79)
The legendary Sunil Gavaskar was in sublime form during the six-Test home series against the West Indies in 1978–79. He racked up 732 runs in nine innings at an average of 91.50. Gavaskar struck four centuries and one fifty, with a top score of 205. India went on to win the series 1-0.
Test Series: Shubman Gill – 754 Runs vs England (2025)
Shubman Gill had a dream run with the bat during his first series as India’s Test captain in England. He started with a century at Headingley, followed it up with a double ton and another hundred at Edgbaston, and added another century at Old Trafford. Gill finished the series with 754 runs at an average of 75.40, including four centuries.
Test Series: Sunil Gavaskar – 774 Runs vs West Indies (1971)
In a historic debut series in the West Indies, Sunil Gavaskar announced himself on the international stage with an unforgettable performance. Across five Tests, he piled up 774 runs in just eight innings, averaging 154. His incredible run included four centuries and three fifties, with highlights being scores of 124 and 220 in the final Test. India won the series 1-0 — their first-ever series victory against the West Indies.
