Indian Cricket Team over the years has seen some stalwarts in batting departments that have taken the team to great heights. The likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag and many others have produced some magnificent performances and have etched their name in world history.
Indian to score 1000+ runs against the most teams in international matches
Batting great Sachin Tendulkar is the Indian batsman who has scored 1000+ runs against most teams in international matches. The former Indian skipper has achieved the feat against 9 international teams. He’s followed by current Indian head coach Rahul Dravid, who has scored 1000+ runs against 8 international teams in his career.
Sourav Ganguly also has registered 1000+ runs against 8 international teams. Not for his batting but mainly known for his contribution as a leader. Virat Kohli also reached the milestone against the 8th team when he scored unbeaten 82 runs against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 clash. With the pace he is going, he will likely surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record as well.
Indian Players to scored 1000+ runs against Most teams in Intl Matches
9 – Sachin
8 – Dravid
8 – Ganguly
8 – Kohli*
7 – Azharuddin
7 – Sehwag
7 – Dhoni
7 – Rohit
6 – LaxmanLast Sunday against 🇵🇰 Kohli completed his 1000 international runs .#ViratKohli
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Mohammad Azharuddin, Virender Sehwag, MS Dhoni and current Indian skipper Rohit Sharma have also found themselves on the list of Indians to score 1000+ runs against the most teams in international matches. The batting maestros have achieved the feat against 6 teams. Whereas VVS Laxman has achieved the feat 6 times in international teams.
Indian to score 1000+ runs against the most teams in international matches
Let’s take a look at Indians scoring 1000+ runs against the most teams in international matches
S.NO |
Player name |
1000+ against teams |
International runs |
1. |
Sachin Tendulkar |
9 |
34,357 |
2. |
Rahul Dravid |
8 |
24,218 |
3. |
Sourav Ganguly |
8 |
18,575 |
4. |
Virat Kohli |
8* |
24,212 |
5. |
Mohammad Azharuddin |
6 |
15,593 |
6. |
Virender Sehwag |
6 |
17,253 |
7. |
MS Dhoni |
6 |
17,266 |
8. |
Rohit Sharma |
6* |
16,254* |
9. |
VVS Laxman |
6 |
11,119 |