Which Indian batter tops run tally at Eden Gardens (Tests)?
What's the story
India are set to host South Africa in a two-match Test series at home. Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens will host the series opener from November 14. The iconic venue has played host to several historic matches and moments across international formats. One such watershed moment came in 2001. Over the years, the Indian batters have dominated the opposition on this ground.
#1
VVS Laxman: 1,217 runs
Former batter VVS Laxman remains the only player to have scored over 1,000 Test runs at Eden Gardens. Laxman's historic 281 at Eden Gardens against a star-studded Australia brought out the revolution in Indian cricket. In 10 Tests, he slammed 1,217 runs at an incredible average of 110.63 on this ground. His tally includes 5 tons and 3 half-centuries.
#2
Rahul Dravid: 962 runs
Rahul Dravid, whose partnership with Dravid won India several matches, occupies the second spot. In a stellar career, the former Indian captain slammed 962 runs from 16 innings at 68.71 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. His tally includes 4 tons. Dravid hammered a splendid 180 in his match-winning partnership of 376 runs with Laxman in the 2001 Kolkata Test.
#3
Sachin Tendulkar: 872 runs
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar follows Dravid on this elite list. Like Dravid and Laxman, he powered India's 2001 Eden Gardens win. In 13 Tests, Tendulkar has racked up 872 runs at an average of 45.89 on this ground. His tally includes 2 tons, 6 half-centuries, and a best score of 176. Mohammad Azharuddin is the only other player with 800-plus runs in this regard.