Best batting average for India in Tests in SENA countries
Indian batters have generally found it tough to cope with the pace and bounce in the SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia) countries, and it has been one of the reasons for their downfall in away series in the past. The importance of fast bowlers who can keep contributing in the wicket’s column becomes crucial, however, the batters need to step up if the touring nation has to make an impact. On account of that, here is the best batting average for India in Tests in SENA Countries.
Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar was arguably the best batter in the world during his era and he was the first cricketer to reach to 10,000 Test runs. The right-hander faced some of the world’s best bowlers and he always accumulated runs in different countries. With an average of 44.80 in SENA countries, Gavaskar ranks third in the list of Indian batters with best average. He averaged 51.11 in Australia, 41.14 in England, 43.56 in New Zealand, and did not play in South Africa.
Rahul Dravid
Rahul Dravid fondly called as the ‘Wall of Indian Cricket’ has played memorable innings over the year and he stepped up in overseas conditions. He had one of the best techniques in the game and he has the second-best average for Indian batters in SENA countries with 49.48 to his name. In fact, the 2011 tour to England saw the best of Dravid’s abilities to thrive in difficult conditions. He averaged 41.64 in Australia, 68.80 in England, 63.83 in New Zealand, and 29.71 in South Africa.
Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar was one of the greatest cricketers to have played the game and he excelled in every country he played. Zimbabwe was the only Test playing nation during his time where he could not get a century but he dominated some of the world-class bowling attacks with ease. He had a special liking for the SENA countries as he averaged 51.30 in those nations, which is the best batting average for an Indian in the longer format. It has to be noted that Tendulkar averaged 53.21 in Australia, 54.31 in England, 49.53 in New Zealand and 46.44 in South Africa.
