In the history of Indian Test cricket, many legendary batsmen have made Team India proud with their brilliant innings. Batting average is a statistic that tells how consistently and consistently a batsman performs. Today we are talking about those Indian batsmen who have the highest average in Test cricket.
Vinod Kambli – Average of 54.20
Vinod Kambli may not have played a long career, but he left a tremendous impact in his short journey. Kambli scored 1084 runs in 17 Test matches played from 1993 to 1995, which included 4 centuries and 3 half-centuries. His highest score was 227 runs and average was 54.20, which is the highest Test average of any Indian batsman so far. A great mix of confidence, aggression and class was seen in Kambli’s batting.
Sachin Tendulkar – Average of 53.78
‘God of Cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar scored 15921 runs in 200 Test matches in his career that lasted from 1989 to 2013. He has 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries in his name. Sachin’s average was 53.78. Maintaining it for such a long career is no less than a miracle. His technique and mental strength made him a run-scoring batsman in every situation.
Rahul Dravid – Average of 52.63
The Test career of Rahul Dravid, popularly known as ‘The Wall’, proved to be the backbone of Indian cricket. He scored 13265 runs in 163 test matches and his average was 52.63. Dravid’s batting was an example of patience, precise technique and responsibility. It was difficult to imagine the Indian Test team without him.
Yashasvi Jaiswal – Average of 51.65
Young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has made his place in Test cricket in a very short time. Since making his debut in 2023, he has scored 2428 runs in 26 matches. During this period his average was 51.65. So far, he has 7 centuries and 12 half-centuries to his name. Yashasvi’s aggressive but intelligent batting proves him to be the future of India.
Sunil Gavaskar – Average of 51.12
India’s first great Test batsman Sunil Gavaskar scored 10122 runs in 125 Test matches from 1971 to 1987. His average was 51.12, and he became the first Indian to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket. Gavaskar inspired the entire generation with his technique and discipline.

