IND vs BAN Tests Highest Run-Scorers: The two-match Test series between India and Bangladesh is set to begin, with both teams vying for crucial WTC points. IND vs BAN Test series kicks off in Chennai on September 19, followed by the second and final Test in Kanpur later this month.
Since 2000, India and Bangladesh have faced each other 13 times in Tests, with India emerging victorious in 11 of those encounters and Bangladesh yet to secure a win.
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Despite this dominant record, India cannot underestimate Bangladesh, who recently achieved a historic 2-0 Test series win over Pakistan on their home turf.
Can Bangladesh continue their momentum and achieve a historic Test series victory over Rohit Sharma's side? While challenging, it remains a possibility.
As excitement builds for this epic encounter, let's have a look at top five highest run-getters in IND vs BAN Tests
5. Virat Kohli: Indian batting legend Virat Kohli is ranked fifth on the list, having 437 runs in 9 Test innings against Bangladesh, with an average of 54.62. His highest score in these encounters is 204, achieved in 2017 at Hyderabad.
4. Cheteshwar Pujara: Team India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara, known for his consistency in red-ball cricket, has so far scored 468 runs in 6 innings against Bangladesh in Tests. His tally includes one century and five half-centuries.
3. Rahul Dravid: One of Team India's finest Test batters, Rahul Dravid, is the third-highest run-scorer against Bangladesh. In 10 innings, he has amassed 560 runs at an average of 70, including three centuries.
2. Mushfiqur Rahim: The sole Bangladeshi player on this elite list is wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim, who has accumulated 604 runs against India in Tests. He has scored 2 centuries and 2 half-centuries, averaging 43.14 across 8 matches.
1. Sachin Tendulkar: 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar holds the top spot for the most runs in Test matches between India and Bangladesh. With a remarkable average of 136.66, Tendulkar has amassed 820 runs, including 5 centuries, across 9 innings. It appears that he will retain this position for several more months.