Top 5 innings by Indian batters in Manchester

By Kaif July 17, 2025

India's top batters

Here’s a look at India’s top 5 batting performances in Tests at Old Trafford, Manchester:

5. Vijay Merchant, 114 (1936)

The opening batter scored a magnificent century laced with 13 boundaries to help India draw the match.

4. Polly Umrigar, 118 (1959)

Umrigar along with Abbas Ali Baig saved team’s face in the massive 548-run chase, helping India get to 376 but couldn’t save the team from 171-run loss.

3. Sachin Tendulkar, 119* (1990)

Tendulkar showed first sign of greatness with his sensational century and helped India draw the game on Day 5.

2. Sandeep Patil, 129* (1982)

Patil scored an unbeatean 129*, helping India post a strong reply to England’s first innings score of 425.

1. Mohammad Azharuddin, 179 (1990)

The India skipper led his team from the front with his scintillating knock laced with 21 fours and a six.

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