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Active Indian batters who scored 150+ runs in a Test match against England

The battle when England arrives on Indian soil has always enthralled cricket fans to the absolute core. History tells tales of epic encounters, with Indian batsmen weaving magic against the deliveries of their English counterparts. A proper example of that was the knock by Yashasvi Jaiswal today. The young man absolutely pumped the visitors, playing one of the best innings in clashes featuring these two teams.

Here, we delve into a select group of active Indian batsmen who have conquered the 150-run mark in a Test innings against England. From Karun Nair’s mammoth 303* in Chennai to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s surge in Visakhapatnam, these innings showcase grit, talent, and the ability to dominate on home turf.

Karun Nair- 303* (Chennai, 2016)

Back in 2016, Karun Nair laid out an absolute exhibition in Chennai in what was the fifth and final Test of a series which India dominated. He smashed an unbeaten 303 which helped India amass a mammoth total of 759 before declaring. During the course of his 381-ball stay, he unleashed elegant drives and powerful pulls. His innings included 32 fours and 4 sixes, and he batted for over 630 minutes, playing one of the best innings by an Indian batter in the longest format of the game. England had no clue on how to dismiss him and India managed a lead of 280 which proved to be too big as the visitors lost by an innings and 75 runs.