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RCB vs DC IPL 2024 Match Preview, Head-to-head, Possible XIs and Dream11 Team Prediction

Read the full match preview, head-to-head stats, possible playing XIs, and Dream11 Team Prediction of the RCB vs DC match in IPL 2024 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 12th May, Sunday.

May 12, 2024, 1:51 AM6 min read

RCB vs DC IPL 2024 Match Preview | Image: X

Royal Challengers Bangalore will host Delhi Capitals in match no 62 of IPL 2024 on Sunday, 12th May, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB have won five out of 12 matches they have played so far this season and are sitting at the seventh spot of the points table. Delhi Capitals are sitting at the fifth spot of the table with six victories so it is going to be a must-win victory for both sides. From possible playing XIs to Dream11 team predictions, here is everything you need to know about the RCB vs DC match in IPL 2024.

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Match Details

  • Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals - IPL 2024

  • Date: 12/5/2024

  • Time: 7:30 pm

  • Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

RCB vs DC IPL 2024 venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
RCB vs DC IPL 2024 Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

How to watch the RCB vs DC IPL 2024 Match?

The Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2024 match will be televised on Star Sports Network. All the Indian Premier League matches will be streamed free on the Jio Cinema app and website.

Pitch & Weather Report

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the most high-scoring venues in the Indian Premier League, with an average first-inning score of 180 so far. It's a solid batting pitch but some seam movement is expected during the powerplay in the first innings. Three out of five matches played here this season have been won by teams batting second. There will be dew in the second half which makes the venue more chasable. 

The temperature will be around 25 degrees Celsius. Humidity of about 83 percent is expected but there is no chance of rain.

RCB vs DC: Head-to-Head Record

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals have faced each other in 30 matches. RCB have been the dominant side with 18 victories while Delhi have won only 11 games.

  • Matches played: 30
  • Royal Challengers Bangalore won: 18
  • Delhi Capitals won: 11
  • No result: 1

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Team News

Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB have registered five victories after featuring in twelve games but four of those came in the previous four games. Virat Kohli is in great form and providing his side with a good start from his end in almost every game. He played a brilliant inning of 92 in the previous game. Faf is not having an excellent season as he has been so inconsistent. The duo is expected to open the inning for RCB in the game against PBKS.

Glenn Maxwell didn't feature in the previous game. Patidar played a brilliant inning in the previous game but Will Jacks has failed to replicate his performance against GT. Dinesh Karthik has played lots of brilliant innings for RCB this season and has taken the responsibility to score runs consistently at lower down the order. Cameron Green also played an important inning in the previous game.

RCB only have two games left in their hands and the hopes for the playoffs are still there. The issues in bowling have been resolved a lot lately. Mohammed Siraj who was struggling to bowl one decent over, is bowling quite confidently in the last couple of games.

Bangalore don't have a good spin bowler in their squad to handle the middle overs. They let go of Chahal and haven't been able to replace him with someone else. Yash Dayal has bowled some sensational spells this season and he is the most important bowler for the Royals right now. 

Siraj picked up three wickets in the previous game while Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, and Lockie Ferguson picked up two wickets each. RCB have to continue their winning streak if they want to keep their hopes for the playoffs.

Delhi Capitals

DC are coming into this huge game after winning their previous match against Rajasthan Royals. The consistency has been a problem for Delhi and it would be difficult for them when they meet Bangalore on Sunday. Prithvi Shaw didn't feature in the previous game but Jake Fraser-McGurk and Abishek Porel both delivered as openers.

Fraser-McGurk has displayed his sensational hitting. The right-handed batter has already struck 4 half-centuries this season with his highest IPL score being 84 runs. The South African youngster, Tristan Stubbs is a vital batter in the DC unit. Stubbs has scored 318 runs in 12 games as a middle-order batter at an impressive strike rate of 188.17 so far this season. 

Captain Rishabh Pant will miss the game as he is suspended and serve a one-match ban. Axar Patel is delivering some brilliant performances with the bat or bowl in every game.

Mukesh Kumar picked up two wickets in the previous game. The right-arm pacer bowls mainly in the death overs and has picked up wickets for his side consistently in almost every game despite conceding loads of runs. Kuldeep Yadav is having a brilliant season and bowled a perfect 4-over spell against the high-flying RR in the previous clash. Khaleel Ahmed has bowled good spells in the powerplay and will be there to bowl the important overs against RCB too.

Possible XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Dinesh Karthik (wk), Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Will Jacks, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Karn Sharma

Impact Player Subs: Anuj Rawat, SS Prabhudessai, S Chauhan, Swapnil Singh, M Bhandage, TK Curran, MJ Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Rajan Kumar, Alzarri Joseph, RJW Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Akash Deep, LH Ferguson

Delhi Capitals: RK Bhui, Abishek Porel (wk), David Warner (C), Prithvi Shaw, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khalil Ahmed, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Lizaad Williams

Impact Player Subs: Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant, Kumar Kushagra, Yash Dhull, S Chikara, MR Marsh, Lalit Yadav, JA Richardson, Ishant Sharma, Sumit Kumar, P Dubey, Rasikh Salam, Vicky Ostwal, A Nortje, Gulbadin Naib

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ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma overtakes Babar Azam; makes gains despite not playing since March

Rohit Sharma jumped one place and reached the second position in the latest ICC ODI Rankings. With this, he left behind Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam.

Aug 13, 2025, 11:22 AM3 min read

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit Sharma overtakes Babar Azam; makes gains despite not playing since March

Indian ODI team captain Rohit Sharma has reached the second position in the men's ICC ODI rankings. In the new rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday, the Hitman jumped one place and reached the second position. With this, he left behind Pakistan's star batsman Babar Azam

Also Read: Most Ducks by an Indian in Tests

Rohit last played in March

Rohit, who has already retired from Tests and T20I, last played an ODI in March during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against New Zealand, which India won.

Rohit has scored 180 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy in five matches, boasting a highest strike rate of 100.00 among the Indian batters in the tournament. Rohit has 756 rating points in the latest rankings.

Babar failed to perform against West Indies

On the other hand, Babar could not show anything special in the recent ODI series against West Indies, which the Men in Green lost 1-2 in Trinidad. As a result, he slipped to the third position.

With Babar managing just 56 runs against West Indies in three ODIs, the International Cricket Council (ICC) took a note of his strike rate to drop him to third. He managed a strike rate of just 62.22 against West Indies.

Gill at No. 1

There has been no change in Shubman Gill's reign in the latest ICC ODI rankings for batters. He is in first place with 784 rating points. Apart from Gill and Rohit, the third Indian in the top five is Virat Kohli, who is in fourth place. He has 736 rating points.

India continues to dominate the ODI charts, with five players in the top 15, including Shreyas Iyer (8th) and KL Rahul (15th).

Also Read: Shreyas Iyer's best knocks in Tests

India to play next ODI series against Australia

It is worth mentioning that the Indian team will tour Australia in October. During this time a three-match ODI series will be played between the two.

Rohit announced after Champions Trophy 2025 that he does not intend to retire from ODI cricket, even sharing a moment with Kohli joking about it during the celebrations.

However, despite having eyes on the 2027 Cricket World Cup, Rohit and Kohli's spots are reportedly not a guarantee in the ODI setup. In fact, as per reports in recent days, the veteran duo will also have to turn up in domestic cricket as a metric for form and fitness.

On the other hand, whether Rohit will continue to be captain till the World Cup is also a topic of debate. With 25-year-old Shubman Gill impressing in England, Rohit isn't an automatic captaincy selection anymore. However, the ODI rankings continue to reflect both Rohit and Kohli's continued prowess in the 50-over format.

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Most Test Centuries in Cricket History

With his latest century against India at the Oval during the fifth test of the series, Joe Root has now climbed up to no. 4 position in the list of most test centuries in cricket history.

Aug 3, 2025, 7:23 PM5 min read

Most Test Centuries in Cricket History - Joe Root - 39 | sportzpoint.com
Image | ICC on X

The battle of supremacy in Test centuries has come a long way in cricket history. Some early established test records, defined by batting greatness, are nearly impossible to imagine being surpassed. The record for most test centuries in cricket history is one of them.

This prestigious list consists of legendary batters around the globe who have shaped the golden era of test cricket with their run-scoring consistency and centuries.

Discover the complete list of players with the most test centuries in cricket history and embrace their legacies.

Most Test Centuries in Cricket History

1. Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 51 centuries

Sachin Tendulkar holds the Most Test centuries in cricket history | sportzpoint.com
Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 30th Test century in 2002. Image | ESPNcricinfo

The 'Little Master' Sachin Tendulkar stands right at the top with 51 test centuries in his career, spanning from 1989 to 2013. His career was a saga of brilliance against every bowling attack in every condition.

From being the youngest Indian to score a Test century at the age of 17 years and 109 days in 1990, to ending up having the most test centuries in cricket history, Tendulkar has achieved it all!

He has consistently scored tons, becoming the first and only player to ever cross the fifty-mark in test centuries. These numbers let us believe that maybe some records can never be broken.

Read Also: Youngest Indian cricketers to score an international century

2. Jacques Kallis (SA) | 45 centuries

Jacques Kallis is 2nd in the list of Most Test centuries in cricket history | sportzpoint.com
Jacques Kallis celebrates his 40th test century in 2011. Image | Mint

The legendary all-rounder, Jacques Kallis, graced the longest format from 1995 to 2013, amassing 45 test centuries. He is the only South African to feature at the top of this list and to have scored more than 30 test centuries.

Apart from personal milestones, his hundreds were often foundational blocks for South Africa's innings in the game. He provided the key balance the team needed, contributing to secure a win or draw.

3. Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 41 centuries

Ricky Ponting is 3rd in the list of Most Test centuries in cricket history | sportzpoint.com
Ricky Ponting celebrates his 40th test century against India in 2012. Image | Pinterest

Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, led Australia through a golden era, scoring 41 centuries between 1995 to 2012. Known for his aggressive yet classy style, he thrived especially in big matches, putting the opposition under pressure.

One of the memorable moments in his century collection is the twin centuries during his 100th test match against South Africa in Sydney. This came in 2006, where Ponting scored back-to-back 120 and 142* in two innings.

He is the 3rd batter to go 40+ in the list of most test centuries in cricket history.

Read Also: Most Test Runs in Cricket History (Men's)

4. Joe Root (ENG) | 39 centuries

Most Test Centuries in Cricket History - Joe Root - 39 | sportzpoint.com
Joe Root dedicated his 39th test ton to late Graham Thrope. Image | ICC on X

England's highest scorer in tests, Joe Root, has scored 39 test centuries so far in his career. He has scored the most hundreds for his nation and is also the batter with the most test tons in WTC history.

He reached his 39th test century against India at the Oval, during the 5th test of their Anderson-Tendulkar series. Root is currently the World's No. 1 in the ICC Test batter rankings, and the only player in the top 5 of this list who has not yet retired.

Root's fiery form is a clear indication of him soaring higher in all charts of test cricket records, setting the standards for generations to come.

Read Also: Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar – Test Stats Compared: Can Root break Sachin's record

5. Kumar Sangakkara (SL) | 38 centuries

Kumar Sangakkara is 4th in the list of Most Test centuries in cricket history | sportzpoint.com
Kumar Sangakkara celebrates his first century at the Lord's Cricket Ground in 2014. Image | Sky Sports

The Sri Lankan batting maestro, Kumar Sangakkara, is a perfect example of elegance and power blended together. His ability to score big placed him in the top 5 of most test centuries in cricket history.

Sangakkara scored 38 test centuries from 2000 to 2015. One of his defining moments in his career was his 287 runs against South Africa in 2006. This knock was a part of the record-breaking partnership of 624 runs with his teammate, Mahela Jayawardene.

Most Test Centuries in Cricket History (TOP 20)

Here's the tabular breakdown of the Top 20 players having the most test centuries in cricket history, featuring 6 players from Australia, 4 from India, and several other cricketing nations.

Rank Player Country Test centuries
1 Sachin Tendulkar India 51
2 Jacques Kallis

South Africa

45
3 Ricky Ponting Australia 41
4 Joe Root England 39
5 Kumar Sangakkara Sri Lanka 38
6 Steve Smith Australia 36
7 Rahul Dravid India 36
8 Younis Khan Pakistan 34
9 Sunil Gavaskar India 34
10 Brian Lara West Indies 34
11 Mahela Jayawardene Sri Lanka 34
12 Kane Williamson New Zealand 33
13 Alastair Cook England 33
14 Steve Waugh Australia 32
15 Matthew Hayden Australia 30
16 Virat Kohli India 30
17 Shivnarine Chanderpaul West Indies 30
18 Dom Bradman Australia 29
19 Michael Clarke Australia 28
20

Hashim Amla

South Africa 28

Note: Article was first written by Snighda Halder on 26th July, 2025 and later got updated by the editorial team.

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ICC Rankings: Abhishek Sharma becomes No.1 T20I batter, Gill and Hardik at top in ODI, Bumrah in tests

As per the latest ICC rankings, India's Abhishek Sharma clinched the No.1 ranking in the T20I batting ladder. Meantime, Shubman Gill continued to be ICC No. 1-ranked ODI batter. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah strengthened his position at the top of the ICC Men's Test Bowling rankings.

Jul 30, 2025, 11:11 AM7 min read

ICC Rankings: Abhishek Sharma becomes No.1 T20I batter, Gill and Hardik at top in ODI, Bumrah in tests

As per the latest ICC rankings, India's Abhishek Sharma clinched the No.1 ranking in the T20I batting ladder. Meantime, Shubman Gill continued to be ICC No. 1-ranked ODI batter. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah strengthened his position at the top of the ICC Men's Test Bowling rankings.

Hardik Pandya continued to be No.1 all-rounder in T20Is while Ravindra Jadeja achieved his career-best 29th ranking in ICC Test Batting ladderboard. With his 150 in Manchester, Joe Root stabilised his position at the top of the ICC Men's Test Batting rankings.

Read Also: Most runs in a series in Tests

ICC Rankings: Test

Batting - Points - Highest Point Bowling - Points - Highest Point All-Round - Points - Highest Point
1 Joe Root (ENG) - 904 (932 v Pakistan at Multan 2024) Jasprit Bumrah (IND) - 898 (908 v Australia at Sydney 2025) Ravindra Jadeja (IND) - 422 (475 v Bangladesh at Chennai 2024)
2 Kane Williamson (NZ) - 867 (919 v Pakistan at Christchurch 2021) Kagiso Rabada (SA) - 851 (902 v Australia at Gqeberha 2018) Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN) - 305 (327 v Zimbabwe at Chittagong 2025)
3 Harry Brook (ENG) - 834 (898 v NZ at Wellington 2024) Pat Cummins (AUS) - 838 (914 v England at Old Trafford 2019) Ben Stokes (ENG) - 301 (497 v WI at Old Trafford 2020)
4 Steve Smith (AUS) - 816 (947 v SA at Durban 2018) Josh Hazlewood (AUS) - 815 (864 v IND at Bengaluru 2017) Wiaan Mulder (SA) - 284 (284 v ZIM at Bulawayo 2025)
5 Temba Bavuma (SA) - 790 (806 v AUS at Lord's 2025) Noman Ali (PAK) - 806 (806 v WI at Multan 2025) Pat Cummins (AUS) - 270 (339 v ENG at Lord's 2019)
6 Kamindu Mendis (SL) - 781 (784 v BAN at Galle 2025) Scott Boland (AUS) - 784 (784 v WI at Jamaica 2025) Marco Jansen (SA) - 269 (294 v PAK at Cape Town 2025)
7 Rishabh Pant (IND) - 776 (801 v ENG at Headingley 2025) Matt Henry (NZ) - 782 (782 v ENG at Hamilton 2024) Joe Root (ENG) - 240 (313 v IND at Hyderabad 2024)
8 Yashasvi Jaiswal (IND) - 769 (858 v ENG at Edgbaston 2025) Nathan Lyon (AUS) - 769 (812 v SL at Galle 2025) Mitchell Starc (AUS) - 238 (346 v IND at Pune 2017)
9 Shubman Gill (IND) - 754 (807 v ENG at Edgbaston 2025) Marco Jansen (SA) - 767 (803 v PAK at Centurion 2024) Jason Holder (WI) - 234 (485 v ENG at Southampton 2020)
10 Ben Duckett (ENG) - 743 (787 v IND at Headingley 2025) Mitchell Starc (AUS) - 766 (807 v NZ at Perth 2019) Gus Atkinson (ENG) - 227 (246 v ZIM at Trent Bridge 2025)
11 Travis Head (AUS) - 740 (884 v IND at The Oval 2023) Jayden Seales (WI) - 722 (755 v AUS at Grenada 2025) Mitchell Santner (NZ) - 222 (222 v ENG at Hamilton 2024)

ICC Rankings: ODI

Batting - Points - Highest Point Bowling - Points - Highest Point All-Round - Points - Highest Point
1 Shubman Gill (IND) - 784 (847 v AUS at Indore 2023) Maheesh Theekshana (SL) - 671 (686 v AUS at Colombo (RPS) 2025) Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG) - 296 (296 v AUS at Lahore 2025)

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Babar Azam (PAK) - 766 (898 v WI at Multan 2022) Kuldeep Yadav (IND) - 650 (761 v NZ at Bay Oval 2019) Mohammad Nabi (AFG) - 292 (350 v IRE at Greater Noida 2017)
3 Rohit Sharma (IND) - 756 (882 v SL at Headingley 2019) Keshav Maharaj (SA) - 648 (741 v AUS at Kolkata 2023) Sikandar Raza (ZIM) - 290 (299 v PAK at Bulawayo 2024)
4 Virat Kohli (IND) - 736 (909 v ENG at Headingley 2018) Bernard Scholtz (NAM) - 644 (648 v OMA at Scotland 2024) Mehidy Hasan Miraz (BAN) - 249 (295 v IND at Mirpur 2022)
5 Daryl Mitchell (NZ) - 720 (751 v IND at Mumbai 2023) Rashid Khan (AFG) - 640 (799 v PAK at Abu Dhabi 2018) Michael Bracewell (NZ) - 246 (246 v PAK at Bay Oval 2025)
6 Charith Asalanka (SL) - 719 (725 v BAN at Colombo (RPS) 2025) Mitchell Santner (NZ) - 637 (657 v IND at Dubai 2025) Brandon McMullen (SCO) - 240 (247 v NED at Scotland 2025)
7 Harry Tector (IRE) - 708 (767 v AFG at Sharjah 2024) Matt Henry (NZ) - 622 (691 v BAN at Wellington 2021) Mitchell Santner (NZ) - 238 (309 v ENG at Christchurch 2018)
8 Shreyas Iyer (IND) - 704 (710 v NZ at Mumbai 2023) Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) - 619 (619 v BAN at Pallekele 2025) Rashid Khan (AFG) - 238 (352 v PAK at Abu Dhabi 2018)
9 Ibrahim Zadran (AFG) - 676 (693 v AUS at Mumbai 2023) Ravindra Jadeja (IND) - 616 (733 v ZIM at Bulawayo 2013) Glenn Maxwell (AUS) - 222 (340 v ENG at Headingley 2015)
10 Kusal Mendis (SL) - 669 (669 v BAN at Pallekele 2025) Adam Zampa (AUS) - 614 (699 v ENG at Trent Bridge 2024) Ravindra Jadeja (IND) - 220 (372 v ZIM at Bulawayo 2013)

ICC Rankings: T20I

Batting - Points - Highest Point Bowling - Points - Highest Point All-Round - Points - Highest Point
1 Abhishek Sharma (IND) - 829 (829 v ENG at Mumbai 2025) Jacob Duffy (NZ) - 717 (750 v SA at Harare 2025) Hardik Pandya (IND) - 252 (268 v WI at Guyana 2023)
2 Travis Head (AUS) - 814 (885 v SCO at Edinburgh 2024) Adil Rashid (ENG) - 710 (747 v WI at Barbados 2022) Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP) - 209 (244 v USA at Dallas 2024)
3 Tilak Varma (IND) - 804 (845 v ENG at Chennai 2025) Varun Chakaravarthy (IND) - 706 (706 v ENG at Mumbai 2025) Mohammad Nabi (AFG) - 207 (361 v BAN at Mirpur 2019)
4 Phil Salt (ENG) - 791 (881 v WI at Barbados 2024) Akeal Hosein (WI) - 701 (714 v BAN at St. Vincent 2024) Liam Livingstone (ENG) - 196 (261 v WI at Barbados 2024)
5 Jos Buttler (ENG) - 772 (774 v WI at Bristol 2025) Adam Zampa (AUS) - 694 (746 v SL at Sydney 2022) Romario Shepherd (WI) - 193 (208 v ENG at Bristol 2025)
6 Suryakumar Yadav (IND) - 739 (912 v NZ at Ranchi 2023) Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) - 679 (809 v WI at Abu Dhabi 2021) Wanindu Hasaranga (SL) - 192 (243 v AFG at Dambulla 2024)
7 Pathum Nissanka (SL) - 736 (736 v BAN at Colombo (RPS) 2025) Ravi Bishnoi (IND) - 674 (707 v AUS at Bengaluru 2023) Marcus Stoinis (AUS) - 190 (235 v NAM at Antigua 2024)
8 Tim Seifert (NZ) - 725 (727 v ZIM at Harare 2025) Rashid Khan (AFG) - 664 (828 v BAN at Dehradun 2018) Sikandar Raza (ZIM) - 189 (213 v IND at Harare 2024)
9 Josh Inglis (AUS) - 717 (730 v WI at St Kitts 2025) Nathan Ellis (AUS) - 664 (664 v WI at St Kitts 2025) Roston Chase (WI) - 187 (221 v AUS at Jamaica 2025)
10 Shai Hope (WI) - 690 (712 v AUS at St Kitts 2025) Arshdeep Singh (IND) - 653 (679 v ENG at Kolkata 2025) Gerhard Erasmus (NAM) - 164 (190 v ZIM at Namibia 2023)

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Most Runs for India in a Test Series

Shubman Gill, with his 722 runs and counting in the ongoing England vs India 2025 test series, is the batter with the third most runs for India in a test series.

Jul 27, 2025, 2:20 PM4 min read

Most Runs for India in a Test Series: Shubman Gill is now third highest on the list | sportzpoint.com
Shubman Gill became only the third India batter to score more than 700 runs in a test series. Image | BCCI on X

Since the beginning, India has been known for producing great batsmen. From great Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rahul Dravid to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, they have all been among the best batsmen of their respective eras. Though all of these batters have set multiple records, only a few could score over 600 test runs in a series.

In this article, we present you with the list of players with the most runs for India in a test series.

Most Runs for India in a Test Series

#1. Suni Gavaskar | 774 in 1970-71 vs West Indies

Most Runs for India in a Test Series - Sunil Gavaskar - 774 | sportzpoint.com

In India's tour of the West Indies in 1970-71, Sunil Gavaskar made his debut and became the first Indian batter to score 700 or more runs in a test series. In the five-match test series against West Indies, Gavaskar scored 774 runs with an average of 154.80.

The highlight of the series was his 124 and a brilliant 220 in the final test. During that historic series, Gavaskar also struck four centuries and three half-centuries in eight innings, which helped India win the five-match test series by 1-0.

Read Also | Youngest Cricketers to lead India in Tests

#2. Sunil Gavaskar | 732 in 1978-79 vs West Indies

Sunil Gavaskar scored 732 runs in the India vs West Indies 1978/79 test series. | sportzpoint.com
Sunil Gavaskar scored 732 runs in the India vs West Indies 1978/79 test series. Image | Wisden

Sunil Gavaskar is the only Indian batter to have scored over 700 runs in a test series, that too for two times in his career. During the six-match test series against West Indies at home in 1978-79, Gavaskar slammed a total of 732 runs in nine innings with an unbelievable average of 91.50. This is also a record for an Indian captain in a test series.

The little master slammed four centuries and one half-century with a best of 205 and helped India win that six-match series by 1-0.

Read Also | Indian Captains to record two hundreds in a Test match

#3 Shubman Gill | 722* in 2025 vs England

Most Runs for India in a Test Series: Shubman Gill is now third highest on the list | sportzpoint.com
Shubman Gill after hitting 4th ton of the Anderson-Tendulakr 2025 series. Image | BCCI on X

In the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar series 2025, the current Indian test captain has scored 722 runs in 4 test matches so far. In his first test series as a captain, Shubman Gill first broke the record for the highest test score by an Indian captain and then went on to equal the record for most test centuries in a series (4). 

Gill is currently the third batter in test history to score 4 test centuries as a captain in a single series, alongside Don Bradman and Sunil Gavaskar. Till now, Gill has scored 722 runs at an average of 90.25 and has converted every fifty into a ton. He will get two more innings to break Sunil Gavaskar's record.

He is now the third on the list of players with the most runs for India in a test series.

Read Also | Every record Shubman Gill broke during the ENG vs IND, 2nd test at Edgbaston

#4 Yashasvi Jaiswal | 712 in 2024 vs England

Yashasvi Jaiswal - 712 runs in 2024 vs England | sportzpoint.com

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal ended up as the leading run-scorer of the recently concluded IND vs ENG 2024 test series with 712 runs in five matches. He struck two double hundreds and three fifties in the test series.

The 22-year-old became the second batter after legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar to score 700 or more runs in a test series.

Read Also | Indian Captains to Score Double Tons in Test Cricket: Shubman Gill joins an elite list

#5 Virat Kohli | 692 in 2014-15 vs Australia

Most Runs for India in a Test Series - Virat Kohli 692 runs - 2014-15 vs Australia | sportzpoint.com

King Kohli has smashed more than 1500 test runs against the mighty Aussies. However, his career-best performance against the Australian side came in the four-match test series in 2014-15 on Australian soil. The right-handed batter fought alone and ended the series with 692 runs in four matches at an average of 86.50, including four centuries and one half-century.

His best score was 169 in that series. Despite his brilliant performance, India lost the series 2-0.

Read Also | Most successful Test captains from India

#6 Virat Kohli | 655 in 2016 vs England

Most Runs for India in a Test Series - Virat Kohli - 2016 series vs England | sportzpoint.com
Image | AFP

During the England vs India 2016/17 test series, Virat Kohli brought out his best against the English side. During the five-match series, the former Indian skipper hammered 655 runs, including two centuries and two half-centuries, with the highest score of 235 with a huge average of 109.16 in eight innings.

Kohli's outstanding performance helped India win the five-match series 4-0.

Note: The article was first written by Abishek Goswami and then was updated by Koushik Biswas.

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Most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | Bumrah leads the list

Jasprit Bumrah has taken the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests. Ishant Sharma, and Kapil Dev and a few other Indian legends follow him on the list.

Jul 26, 2025, 1:06 PM8 min read

Most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com

Indian bowlers, especially pacers, have always waited for the tour of England since it produces seam-friendly pitches, which help them get more wickets. From legends of yesteryears like Kapil to modern-day greats like Ishant Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, they have had success in England against England. 

In this article, we present you the list of bowlers with the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests. 

1. Jasprit Bumrah | 51 Wickets

Most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | Bumrah leads the list

One of the most successful bowlers of this era, Jasprit Bumrah, has the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests. His finest skillset and ability to generate steep bounce and challenging seam movement with his unorthodox bowling action, got him 51 wickets in just 11 matches (20 innings) so far, and there's more to come in the future.

Bumrah achieved his 51st Test wicket during the second innings of the fourth Test match against England in Manchester. With this, he achieved a milestone of 50 Test wickets in England. He joins Wasim Akram (53) and Ishant Sharma (51) as the only Asian bowlers to reach this mark. He now has 51 wickets, averaging 26.38 and an economy rate of just 2.79. He also has 4 five-wicket hauls to under his name.

Bumrah's stats vs England in England

Span  Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2018-2025 11 20 51 96 440.0 2.82 24.39 5/64 9/110

2. Ishant Sharma | 48 Wickets

Ishant Sharma has the most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Ishant Sharma during his 5-wicket haul against England in 2018. Image | Cricshots

Ishant Sharma is widely known for his pace and wicket-taking abilities. He took 48 wickets in 14 matches, with an economy of 3.29.

Ishant's ability to make the ball come in from a difficult length has worked well on English conditions. Moreover, his short-ball strategy during the 2014 series at Lord's helped India register a famous win in England.

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Sharma's stats vs England in England

Span  Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2011-2021 14 22 48 98 495.3 3.29 34.00 7/74 7/135

3. Kapil Dev | 43 Wickets

Kapil Dev holds the second position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Kapil Dev in action against England in a test match. Image | ESPNcricinfo

The Indian legend, Kapil Dev, is the third-highest wicket-taker in the list with 43 wickets in 13 matches played. The former Indian captain has an exceptional record against England and dominated on their home soil throughout his career.

Kapil's incredible outswing always had the batters guessing and with his ability to clean up tails, also helped him get many wickets in those conditions.

Dev stats vs England in England

Span  Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
1979-1990 13 22 43 129 563.1 2.99 39.18 5/125 8/168

4. Anil Kumble | 36 Wickets 

Anil Kumble holds the fourth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Anil Kumble celebrating a successful dismissal during his test career for India. Image | YouTube

Anil Kumble holds the fourth place for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests. He took 36 wickets in 10 matches, which is commendable for a spinner in such conditions.

Kumble was the senior-most bowler of the squad during that time, and was often described as bowling "faster" for a spinner, that too with high accuracy. His spin deliveries was considered to be as fast as a "jumbo jet."

Kumble's stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy  Avg BBI BBM
1990-2007 10 19 36 113 524.5 2.84 41.41 4/66 7/159

5. Bishan Singh Bedi | 35 Wickets

Bishan Singh Bedi holds the fifth rank for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Bishan Singh Bedi in action for India during his test career. Image | ESPNcricinfo

Bishan Singh Bedi is the one name that stands out while discussing the wicket-taking rate against England. Bedi's incredible stat as a spinner in pace bowling friendly conditions like England sets him apart from the rest.

He took 35 wickets in 12 matches (18 innings), with an economy less than 3. Bedi also has the highest number of maidens among all the players in this list.

Singh Bedi stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
1967-1979 12 18 35 133 524.5 2.54 38.08 6/226 6/111

6. Mohammed Shami | 34 Wickets

Mohammed Shami holds the sixth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Mohammed Shami playing against England in a test match in 2022. Image | Instagram

Mohammad Shami has a brilliant overseas record, and only a few Indian bowlers can be at the level with him. He has 34 wickets in 12 matches to his name, with an economy of 3.56.

Shami consistently hits challenging lengths, which makes him a wicket-taker against England batters. His unfortunate absence in the upcoming Test squad against England therefore became a point of concern for the fans.

Shami's status vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2014-2022 12 21 34 65 402.3 3.56 42.14 4/57 6/108

7. Mohammed Siraj | 32 Wickets

Most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | Bumrah leads the list

Mohammed Siraj, who made his debut in the Boxing Day Test of 2020, holds the seventh position with 32 wickets in just 9 matches at an average of 35.93 and an economy rate of 3.93.

Siraj also recorded the second-best bowling performance by an Indian at Edgbaston in Test cricket since Chetan Sharma’s 6/58 in 1986. The Hyderabad-born cricketer also became the first visiting pacer to bag a six-wicket haul at Edgbaston since 1993.

Siraj's stats vs England in England

Span  Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2021-2025 9 16 32 43 292.2 3.93 35.93 6/70 8/126

8. B. S. Chandrasekhar | 31 Wickets

B.S. Chandrashekhar holds the seventh position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
B.S. Chandrashekhar in action for India during his test career. Image | Heritage Times

The wizard of leg spin, B.S. Chandrashekhar, makes his way up here with 31 wickets in 9 matches against England on their home soil. He had a phenomenal bowling figure in a match with 8 wickets (conceding 114 runs).

His most cherished performance against England came in the 1971 Oval Test, where he took 6 wickets for 38 runs, leading India to secure their first series victory on the English soil.

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Chandrashekhar stats vs England in England

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
1967-1979 9 15 31 80 386.3 2.72 33.96 6/38 8/114

9. Zaheer Khan | 31 Wickets

Zaheer Khan holds the eighth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Zaheer Khan celebrating a successful dismissal in a match against England in 2011. Image | Firstpost 

One of India's most celebrated pace bowlers, Zaheer Khan, holds the ninth position with 31 wickets in only 8 away matches vs England. The former left-arm pacer was one of the best for India during his era. 

Zaheer had made legends like Alastair Cook his bunny with his lethal outswingers, going away from Cook. He was the best of his time, who significantly enhanced India's bowling strength.

Khan's stats vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2002-2011 8 14 31 81 296.5 2.92 27.96 5/75 9/134

10. Ravindra Jadeja | 29 Wickets

Most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | Bumrah leads the list

Ravindra Jadeja, who is one of India's key all-rounders, holds the tenth position with 29 wickets in 14 matches. He is equally good with the bat as he is with spinning the ball for his nation.

Jadeja's ability to bowl long spells with variations, makes him a vital asset for the Indian team.

Read Also: Most Wickets for India in Test Cricket | Ravindra Jadeja overtakes Ishant Sharma’s tally

Jadeja's stats vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
2014-2025 14 24 29 71 512.5 2.90 51.34 4/79 7/258

11. Vinoo Mankad | 20 Wickets

Vinoo Mankad holds the tenth position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Vinoo Mankad in action for India during his test career. Image | Cricket Times

Vinoo Mankad stands out from an early era. The former all-rounder truly made his mark on England soil by taking 20 wickets in just 6 matches

With his tight bowling and impeccable lengths, Mankad made the most out of the English conditions and proved why he was considered one of the best of his generation.

Mankad stats vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
1946-1952 6 9 20 108 312.5 2.16 33.90 5/101 7/146

12. Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan | 20 Wickets 

Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan holds the eleventh position for most wickets vs England in England for India in tests | sportzpoint.com
Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan in action for India during his cricket career. Image | Rediff

The 12th name on the list, Srinivasaraghavan Venkataraghavan, who also had success in the English conditions, took 20 wickets in 10 matches.

He was a valuable off-spinner for the team, known for his accuracy and control over the ball.

Venkataraghavan's status vs England in England 

Span Matches Innings Wickets Maidens Overs Economy Avg BBI BBM
1967-1979 10 16 20 66 317.3 2.58 41.05 4/52 6/96

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