As India prepares to face Sri Lanka in the opening encounter of their two-match Test series at the Galle International Stadium on August 15, history provides a grand backdrop to this subcontinental rivalry.
While spin bowlers often grab headlines on turning tracks, the rivalry’s greatest chapters have been written by legendary batters who demonstrated immense patience, technical mastery, and run-scoring appetite.
From masterclasses in Colombo to marathon double-centuries in Ahmedabad, three icons stand at the pinnacle of the all-time run-scoring charts in India vs Sri Lanka Test history.
Most runs in India vs Sri Lanka Test series
Sachin Tendulkar (IND) — 34 innings; 1818 runs; Best 203; Average 56.81; 8 100s
Mahela Jayawardene (SL) — 27 innings; 1580 runs; Best 275; Avg 60.76; 5 100s
Rahul Dravid (IND) — 31 innings; 1401 runs; Best 177; Avg 46.7; 2 100s
Published on Aug 13, 2026
