India Vs England Test Series: Top 5 batsmen after 3 matches

1. Virat Kohli

The dashing Delhi batsman has scored 405 runs in 3 matches. He remained unbeaten twice in the 6 innings he has batted.

The 28-year-old averages 101.25 in the series with 167 his highest score in the series.

The incredible batting performance has propelled Kohli to a career best at No. 3 in the ICC Test rankings. He has slammed one ton and 2 half centuries in the series so far.

2. Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara is the second highest scorer in the series and has accumulated 338 runs in 3 Tests.

The Rajkot batsman slammed a ton (124) in the opening Test against England in front of his home crowd.

Later at Vizag, the right-handed batsman slammed his second Test ton of the series.

Pujara averages 56.33 in the series and has been always in good nick against English bowlers. He has slammed 5 Test centuries against England.

3. Joe Root

The right-handed England batsman has scored 299 runs so far in the series. Root averages 49.83 in the series and has slammed a ton against India in the rubber.

He has also slammed two fifties in the series. He may not have performed as per the expectations but team would be hoping big innings from the right-handed-batsman in the remaining two Tests.

4. Ben Stokes

The aggressive England all-rounder has been in great form in the ongoing series. The New Zealand-born cricketer has contributed for his side in every department of the game.

With 267 runs in 3 Tests, he has become fourth highest run-getter in the ongoing series. Stokes averages 53.40 in the series with 128 is his highest score.

5. Alastair Cook

Alastair Cook is the fifth highest run scorer in the series and third English in the top 5.

In 3 Tests and 6 innings, the England opener has accumulated 246 runs and 130 being the highest score in the series.

Cook, who has been a nemesis for India, averages 41.00 in the series.