Discover the top 10 Indian players with the most Test wins. From Tendulkar to Kohli, learn how these legends shaped India's cricketing history.
According to many, the whole concept of winning a match rests on the way one plays a Test match. In short, Test cricket is a game that calls players to play skill, stamina, strategy, and mental toughness on five days rather than testing it all in a one- or two-day match. Sessions in Test cricket have been unpredictable with the red ball swinging early on with spinners coming into play as the pitches deteriorate, truly a battle between wits and endurance.
Cricket has had many faces write history by their own hands in association with Indian cricket over the months. Let's check out the 10 Indian players who have the maximum number of Test wins, and how they made each of those extraordinary differences in the game.
1. Sachin Tendulkar (72 Wins)
Most Test wins, 72. The greatest cricketer of all time, Sachin Tendulkar, tops this golden list. Tendulkar was present in the record books for every historic victory of India, for more than two decades taking to the field, with unmatched consistency and adaptability. 15,921 runs in 200 matches at the rate of 53.78, including 6 double tons, 51 centuries, and 68 fifties make him the very best and the perfect cricketer to inspire with cricket over the world.
2. Virat Kohli (62 Wins):
Kohli's contributions to modern cricket have made him a household name, especially because he has been at the sporting forefront, representing the very best of contemporary cricketing excellence. Kohli's two aggressive captaincy and consistent scoring earned him a return on 62 Test victories until now. Kohli writes history with 9175 runs in his account from 119 matches, with 7 double centuries, 29 centuries, and 28 fifties.
3. Ravichandran Ashwin (61 Wins)*
Ravi Ashwan is one of the best spinners ever in cricket. One of the integral reasons he has contributed to India's 61 Test wins has been because of his capacity to match different conditions. He has also taken a toll on his 536 wickets in 105 Tests and 37 fifers, compared to his batting tally of 3,474 runs: still mostly a vital cog in setting the wheels turning in the Indian direction.
4. Cheteshwar Pujara (58 Wins)*
In Pujara's countenance, the tempest roars. It is a reflection of the warrior inside him when he performs in such challenging conditions. So far, he has scored 7,195 runs in 103 matches with 19 centuries, and has given magic to many historic victories through his aggression and patience.
5. Rahul Dravid (56 Wins)
Known as the 'Wall of Indian Cricket', the legendary resilience of Rahul Dravid stands unparalleled. After 13,288 runs at an average of 52.31, with 36 centuries, he was part of the edifice around which India's success would, eventually, prove built during his career.
6. Ishant Sharma (48 Wins)
Apart from towering heights, he added stadiums to his pacers; Ishant Sharma has been one of the much-needed parts of India's bowling line-up in overseas triumphs. In his 105 matches, he has collected 319 wickets, including 11 five-wicket hauls, and played a very significant part towards inspiring 48 victories.
7. Ravindra Jadeja (47 Wins)*
Ravindra Jadeja has made himself a sensational match-winner due to his all-round brilliance which speaks volume of him with the bat in Tests, producing 3,235 runs in 77 matches including 4 centuries and an astounding 319 wickets, all of which contribute heavily towards his 47 victory counts.
8. VVS Laxman (47 Wins)
He is a great savior of many matches. Lines in many books because of the enormous innings he has played in the past, the defining innings being the much talked about 281 runs against Australia. His match-winning contributions were counted over 47 Test wins, 8781 runs from 134 matches.
9. Ajinkya Rahane (44 Wins)
Ajinkya Rahane's composure and iciness are factors in many overseas victories. Captaincy during India's winning series in Australia in 2020-21 took him up to another notch. He has accumulated his 5077 runs from 85 matches, including a dozen centuries.
10. Anil Kumble (43 Wins)
Anil Kumble is the highest wicket-taker in India. The contribution of Anil Kumble towards making India win 43 Tests has been humongous. He took a whopping total of 619 wickets in 132 matches, including one against Pakistan for which he got 10 in a single inning, which will never be paralleled by another cricketer.
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