England batters with 1,000-plus Test runs at The Oval
What's the story
The historic Kennington Oval in London has witnessed some of the finest Test matches over the years. Despite its seam-friendly pitches and conditions, several batsmen have made their mark at this venue. It has also hosted some brilliant Test matches between India and England. On this note, let's look at the England batters with over 1,000 Test runs at The Oval.
#3
Graham Gooch - 1,097 runs
Former England ace Graham Gooch enjoyed operating at The Oval. Gooch played 12 matches at this venue, scoring 1,097 runs at an average worth 52.23. The tally includes nine 50-plus scores, including a hundred. His century was a 196-run knock against Australia in 1985. Overall, Gooch made his presence felt with 8,900 Test runs for England at 42.58. He hit 20 tons.
#2
Alastair Cook - 1,217 runs
Arguably the greatest opener to have played Tests for England, Alastair Cook smashed 1,217 runs across 13 Tests at The Oval at an average of 50.70. Three of his 10 50-plus scores at this venue were converted into hundreds. He scored 71 and 147 in his farewell Test versus India in 2018, at The Oval. Cook overall finished with 1,2472 Test runs at 45.35.
#3
Len Hutton - 1,521 runs
Leonard Hutton is the highest run-scorer at The Oval in Tests. He scored 1,521 runs across 12 Tests here as his average of 89.47 is the second-best among batters with at least 500 runs at the venue. The tally includes four tons and five fifties. He scored two double-hundreds and a triple ton here as well. Hutton finished with 6,971 Test runs at 56.67.