The recently concluded Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy, a Test series between India and England, showcased exceptional performances in all 5 Test matches. In this article, we will find the top 10 run scorers and the top 10 wicket takers from the series.
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The top 10 batters
Let’s begin by finding out the 10 players who accumulated the highest number of runs.
1. Shubman Gill
At the top of the list is India’s Shubman Gill, who amassed 754 runs in 10 innings of 5 matches, averaging 75.40.
2. Joe Root
Following him is England’s Joe Root, with 537 runs in 9 innings of 5 matches at an average of 67.12, with one not out.
3. KL Rahul
In third place is India’s KL Rahul, having scored 532 runs in 10 innings with an average of 53.20 across 5 matches.
4. Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja from India comes in at number 4, with 516 runs at an outstanding average of 86.00, remaining not out 4 times in 10 innings of 5 matches.
5. Harry Brook
England’s Harry Brook ranks 5th, scoring 481 runs in 5 matches, averaging 53.44 in 9 innings of 5 matches.
6. Rishabh Pant
At number 6 is Rishabh Pant of India, who hit 479 runs in 7 innings of 4 matches with an impressive average of 68.42.
7. Ben Duckett
Ben Duckett from England occupies the 7th position, scoring 462 runs in 9 innings of 5 matches at an average of 51.33.
8. Jamie Smith
Jamie Smith from England at number 8, having scored 434 runs in 5 matches, averaging 62.00 with 2 not outs in 9 innings.
9. Yashasvi Jaiswal
India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal is in the 9th position with 411 runs in 10 innings of 5 matches, averaging 41.10.
10. Ollie Pope
Closing the top 10 is England’s Ollie Pope, who has scored 306 runs in 9 innings at an average of 34.00 across 5 matches.
The top 10 bowlers
Next, let’s look at the players who took the most wickets in this series.
1. Mohammed Siraj
At the top of the wicket-takers is Mohammed Siraj from India, claiming 23 wickets in 9 innings of 5 matches with an average of 32.43.
2. Josh Tongue
England’s Josh Tongue is in second place, with 19 wickets in 6 innings of 3 matches, averaging 29.05.
3. Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes from England ranks third, having taken 17 wickets in 8 innings of 4 matches, averaging 25.23.
4. Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna
India’s Jasprit Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna are tied at the 4th position, with Bumrah taking 14 wickets in 5 innings of 3 matches, averaging 26.00, while Prasidh Krishna also took 14 wickets from 3 matches and 6 innings, with an average of 37.07.
6. Akash Deep
Akash Deep from India secures the 6th spot, with 13 wickets taken in 3 matches and 6 innings, averaging 36.46.
7. Chris Woakes
England’s Chris Woakes is in the 7th position, having claimed 11 wickets in 5 matches and 9 innings at an average of 52.18.
8. Shoaib Bashir
In the 8th position is England’s Shoaib Bashir, who took 10 wickets in 3 matches and 6 innings, with an average of 54.10.
9. Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse
Both Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse from England occupy the 9th spot, with Archer taking 9 wickets in 2 matches and 4 innings at an average of 28.66, while Carse took 9 wickets in 4 matches and 8 innings, averaging 60.88.
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