Most Test centuries versus India (Top 3)

India are currently taking on England in the third Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy at Lord’s, with the series finely poised at 1-1. England ended Day 1 on 251/4, with Joe Root (99*) and Ben Stokes (39*) at the crease. Root brought up his 37th Test century on the very first ball of Day 2 with a crisp boundary, further cementing his dominance over India. Here, let us take a look at the top three batters with the most Test centuries against India.

Steve Smith (11)

Australian former skipper Steve Smith has scored 11 Test centuries against India in just 24 matches. He is known for his unorthodox technique and remarkable consistency, and has often proved to be a thorn in India’s bowling attack, both at home and on Indian soil. Across 24 matches, Smith has scored 2356 runs at an outstanding average of 58.90. His highest score against India is 192, and he has also contributed three fifties. Smith’s ability to play spin and pace equally well makes him one of the most successful batters against India in Test cricket.

Joe Root (11)

England’s Joe Root equalled Smith’s tally of 11 centuries against India during the third Test at Lord’s in July 2025. He reached the milestone with a boundary early on Day 2, continuing his remarkable run of form. Root also crossed the 3000-run mark against India during this match, a  feat he achieved in just 33 matches. He now has 3059 runs against India at an average of 57.71, including a highest score of 218 and 12 half-centuries. Lord’s has been a special venue for Root, with eight of his Test centuries coming at the iconic ground.

Garry Sobers (8)

West Indies legend Sir Garry Sobers scored eight centuries in just 18 matches against India, totalling 1920 runs at a staggering average of 83.47. His highest score of 198 came at Kanpur in 1958. In addition to his eight centuries, Sobers also notched up seven fifties and was a complete all-rounder, tormenting India not just with the bat but also with the ball.

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