India has long been blessed with a rich pool of talented batsmen. The country has produced cricketing legends who have left an indelible mark on the sport. India’s batting depth and talent extend beyond these players, and the country continues to produce promising youngsters who are making their mark in domestic and international cricket.
It’s indeed a testament to India’s cricketing infrastructure and the passion for the sport in the country. Case in point, it is indeed heartbreaking to see a batsman’s extraordinary innings go in vain in each of the formats and let’s now take a glimpse at the three Indians who registered the highest score in a losing cause.
1. Virender Sehwag
Virender Sehwag, often called the “Nawab of Najafgarh,” played cricket with a fearless and entertaining approach. The former Indian opener had the unique ability to dismantle opposition attacks with his aggressive and carefree style.
He was known for his explosive starts and would storm into the crease, no matter which format he played, treating every ball as an opportunity to score fours or sixes. As far as the Test format is concerned, Virender Sehwag registered the highest score for India against Pakistan as he chipped in with 201 against Pakistan. Unfortunately, it ended in a losing cause.
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2. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket and is also the leading run-scorer in international cricket with 34,357 runs. His innings were a blend of grace and power, showcasing the beauty of the game and has a massive fan following not just in India but across the world.
Sachin Tendulkar’s technique was impeccable. He had a vast array of shots and a remarkable ability to adapt to any situation. He registered the highest score for Team India in One-Day Internationals, which came in a losing cause. He scored 175 against Australia in the run-chase and India lost the game by 3 runs.
3. Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad etched his name into the record books when he became the first Indian cricketer to score a century against Australia in the truncated version of the game. Unfortunately, his innings came in a losing cause despite his magnificent 123*. Australia chased down the target in the last ball of the over.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is indeed a rising star in Indian cricket and brings a fresh and dynamic energy to the batting crease. known for his stylish strokeplay, has a calm demeanour at the crease. He times the ball well and has a penchant for playing delightful shots through the off-side.
Highest Score for India in Losing Cause
Test – Virender Sehwag (201 v PAK)
ODI – Sachin Tendulkar (175 v AUS)
T20I – Ruturaj Gaikwad (123* v AUS)#INDvsAUS— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) November 29, 2023
