Top 5 Highest Individual Scores by Indian Batsmen at Old Trafford, Manchester in Test Cricket

The top 5 highest individual scores by Indian batsmen at Old Trafford highlight remarkable innings characterized by resilience and skill. These performances played crucial roles in challenging Test matches, helping India compete strongly against England on a historic and demanding cricket ground.

5. Vijay Merchant – 114

In the 1936 Test at Old Trafford, Vijay Merchant scored a resilient 114 runs in India’s second innings. His century, alongside Mushtaq Ali’s 112, helped India reach 390/5 after being bowled out for 203 in the first innings. The match ended in a hard-fought draw.

4. Polly Umrigar – 118

During the 1959 Test at Old Trafford, Polly Umrigar scored 118 runs in India’s second innings. Despite a valiant effort with Abbas Ali Baig (112), India were chasing a massive 548 set by England and fell short, losing the match by 171 runs.

3. Sachin Tendulkar – 119 (not out)*

In the 1990 Test, Sachin Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 119 runs in the second innings at Old Trafford. His performance helped India chase down a challenging target of 408 runs, resulting in a draw. Tendulkar’s brilliance earned him the Player of the Match award.

2. Sandeep Patil – 129 (not out)*

In 1982, Sandeep Patil played a memorable innings of 129 not out at Old Trafford. His century helped India draw the match despite England’s strong first innings total. Patil’s patient knock earned him the Player of the Match award in a rain-affected game.

1. Mohammad Azharuddin – 179

Mohammad Azharuddin’s 179 in the 1990 Old Trafford Test remains the highest individual score by an Indian here. His innings powered India’s first innings total of 432 against England’s 519. The match ended in a draw, with Azharuddin’s knock standing out as a dominant display.

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