By Ravi - Jul 28, 2025 02:34 PM
There have been many occasions in the history of Indian Test cricket when batsmen have played big innings with their patience, technique and talent. These historic innings not only changed the course of the match but also took Indian cricket to new heights. Some of these innings not only became personal records but also became an example of historic victory or struggle for the team. Many of the best batsmen in Test cricket from India have played many big innings on home soil as well as on foreign soil, especially in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia), where scoring runs is no less than an ordeal.
His innings against the South African bowling attack in Chennai is a great example of this. Sehwag became the first Indian to score two triple centuries in Test cricket, reaching 300 in just 278 balls - the fastest triple century in terms of balls in Test history. His innings was a barrage of boundaries that ripped apart the South African bowling attack and set the stage for India to dominate the match. It was a fearless display of power and precision that stunned spectators and opponents.
In the Multan Test in 2004, Virender Sehwag scored 309 runs off 375 balls. He hit 39 fours and 6 sixes. This innings was very special in the history of Indian cricket, as Sehwag became the first Indian batsman to score a triple century in Test cricket. After this historic innings, he was called the (Sultan of Multan).
Karun Nair played an unbeaten innings of 303 runs in the Chennai Test against England in 2016. He faced 381 balls and hit 32 fours and 4 sixes. This innings was special because it was also the first century of his career, which he converted directly into a triple century. With this, he became the second player to score a triple century for India.
VVS Laxman's 281 against a strong Australian side at Eden Gardens is regarded as one of the greatest Test innings of all time, not just for India, but in the history of the game. After India were asked to follow on, Laxman forged a record-breaking partnership with Rahul Dravid that completely turned the match around. Their brilliant, wristy batting and incredible mental toughness snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
Rahul Dravid scored his highest Test innings of 270 runs against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. This historic innings was a classic example of patience and disciplined batting, where Dravid held the Indian innings together, faced many deliveries and thrashed the opposition bowlers. His perseverance paved the way for India's impressive performance and a memorable innings victory on Pakistani soil, earning him a reputation as one of the game's greatest Test batsmen.
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