India heads to the Oval with everything to play for. The series is 2-1 to England so India need to be at their best. The Oval is the place to try and level the series.
This ground has seen Indian batsmen do the hard work to build big scores. As India looks to tie the series here’s a look at the top 5 Indian batsmen with most Test runs at the Oval:
1. Rahul Dravid: 443 Runs
At the top is The Wall. Rahul Dravid didn’t just score runs at the Oval, he dominated. In three Tests between 2002 and 2011, Dravid scored 443 runs at an average of 110.75. Two centuries, including a massive 217, made him the best at this ground.
His technique and timing were perfect for English conditions. When others struggled, Dravid stayed calm, handled the pressure and wore the bowlers out.
2. Sachin Tendulkar: 272 Runs
You can’t talk about run scorers without mentioning the Master Blaster. Sachin Tendulkar didn’t score a century at the Oval but he still scored 272 runs with his usual consistency. Three fifties in six innings show how often he got good starts.
He may not have scored a hundred at this ground but Sachin’s ability to hold his ground and keep the score moving was key during some of India’s toughest Tests in England. His class was always there, no matter the ground.
3. Ravi Shastri: 253 Runs
Before he was a commentator or India’s head coach, Ravi Shastri was a tough all-rounder who loved a fight. In 1990 he played one of the most memorable innings by an Indian at the Oval: a solid 187.
In two Tests Shastri scored 253 runs at this ground. He could occupy the crease and handle the new ball, making him a difficult opponent for England’s bowlers. He knew how to control the game.
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4. KL Rahul: 249 Runs
KL Rahul has been in great form in this series and his past record at the Oval makes him even more confident. In two matches at the ground he has scored 249 runs, including a fantastic 149 in 2018.With 511 runs already in this series and two centuries, Rahul looks like India’s most consistent batsman right now. He might just move up this list by the end of the fifth Test.
5. Gundappa Viswanath: 241 Runs
Gundappa Viswanath was known for his wristwork and calm temperament, perfect for Test cricket. At the Oval Viswanath played well and found ways to get India out of trouble.
In three Tests between 1971 and 1982 he scored 241 runs at an average of 48.20, with three fifties. Whether it was flicks through midwicket or cuts behind point, Viswanath looked comfortable in English conditions and the Oval brought out his best.
