Test cricket has come into action after a very long break where all the test-playing nations will play against each other. England will play 5 test match series against West Indies in their home. West Indies test team is not what it used to be but, in their conditions, they can produce miracles. In this article, we will tell you the top 5 highest run scorers in the England Vs West Indies tests.
#5 Desmond Haynes
The former right-handed opening batsman of West Indies, Desmond Haynes played 36 test matches against England in his career. He made 2392 runs against England including 5 test hundreds.
#4 Shivnarine Chanderpaul
One of the most underrated batsmen, Chanderpaul was a West Indies legend. He was among the top batters of his time. He played 36 test matches against England and made 2451 runs with an average of 48.05 including 5 centuries.
#3 VIV Richards
Known as the greatest batsman to ever play the game of cricket, former West Indies veteran VIV Richards played 36 test matches and scored 2869 runs against England. His average against England was 62.36. he made 8 test centuries against England in his career.
#2 Brian Lara
Former captain and one of the best batsmen in the history of cricket, Brian Lara played 30 test matches against England and made 2983 runs with an average of 62.14. he made 7 centuries and 11 half-centuries against England. He is the second-highest run-getter on our list.
#1 Garry Sobers
There is no English batter on our list. all five spots are acquired by West Indies players. At No.1 we have veteran all-rounder, Garry Sobers who was a left-handed batsman who played 36 test matches against England and made 3214 runs with an average of 60.64. He made 10 centuries and 13 half-centuries against England.
