Top 3 Best Performances of Andrew Strauss in International Cricket

Former England captain Andrew Strauss was not only a dependable opener but also an inspiring leader who guided England to the No. 1 position in the ICC Test rankings after 31 years. Under his captaincy, England defeated both Australia and India in landmark series wins. Over the course of his career, Strauss scored 7037 runs in 100 Tests, including 21 centuries, and 4205 runs in 127 ODIs with six hundreds, along with four T20I appearances.

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Here are top three performances of Andrew Strauss in international cricket:

161 vs Australia, London, 2009

During the second Test of the 2009 Ashes in London, Strauss delivered a captain’s knock of 161 off 268 balls, striking 22 fours. He shared a crucial opening partnership with Alastair Cook, who scored 94, helping England post a commanding 425 in the first innings. Australia were bowled out for 215, with James Anderson claiming 4/55. 

In England’s second innings, Strauss added 32 runs before Paul Collingwood and Matt Prior powered the team to 311/6 declared, setting Australia a daunting 522-run target. Despite Michael Clarke’s 136, Australia were dismissed for 406 as Andrew Flintoff’s 5/92 sealed a memorable victory, with Strauss’ first-innings masterclass laying the foundation.

123 & 108 vs India, Chennai, 2008

In the first Test against India in Chennai, Strauss showcased his class with centuries in both innings. He scored 123 off 233 balls in the first innings, guiding England to 316, with support from Cook (52) and Prior (53*). India responded with 241.

In the second innings, Strauss struck 108 off 244 deliveries, while Collingwood also scored 108 as England declared at 311/9, setting India a challenging target of 387. Although India eventually chased down the total, powered by Gautam Gambhir, Virender Sehwag, and Sachin Tendulkar, Strauss’ twin centuries remain one of the finest individual performances by an England opener in subcontinent conditions.

177 vs New Zealand, Napier, 2008

Strauss’ highest Test score came against New Zealand in Napier. After England posted 253 in the first innings and bowled New Zealand out for 168, Strauss played a career-defining innings in the second essay.

He scored a monumental 177 off 343 balls, hitting 25 fours, and formed a strong partnership with Ian Bell, who contributed 110. England declared at 467/7, setting a massive 553-run target. New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 431, handing England a 121-run victory. This innings proved crucial in reviving Strauss’ career and remains one of his most resilient knocks.

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