VVS Laxman— Batsman
VVS Laxman is a former specialist batsman from India, no longer playing international cricket.
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🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In ODIs, VVS Laxman has scored 2,338 runs across 86 matches at an average of 30.76 (SR 71.24), with 6 centuries and 10 half-centuries. Best score: 131. In Tests, VVS Laxman has scored 8,781 runs across 134 matches at an average of 45.97 (SR 49.37), with 17 centuries and 56 half-centuries. Best score: 281. With the ball: 2 Test wickets at an average of 63.00 and economy of 2.33, with best figures of 1/2.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 86 | 2,338 | 30.76 | 71.24 | 6 | 10 | — | — | 5.71 |
| Test | 134 | 8,781 | 45.97 | 49.37 | 17 | 56 | 2 | 63.00 | 2.33 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 83 | 7 | 2,338 | 131 | 30.76 | 71.24 | 10 | 6 | 222 | 4 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
VVS Laxman is a former India specialist batsman who played international cricket from 1996 to 2012, across 220 international matches.
The career adds up to 11,119 international runs with 23 hundreds and 2 international wickets. Most of it came in Test cricket (134 matches). Every format is broken down below.
🧠VVS LAXMAN TRIVIA
- The Eden Gardens in Kolkata is famous for the 2001 India vs Australia Test. What is its approximate capacity?
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66,000 - In the famous 2001 Kolkata Test, India beat Australia after following on, ending Australia's world-record 16-match winning streak. By how many runs did India win?
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171 runs - VVS Laxman's famous innings of 281 against Australia at Eden Gardens in March 2001 helped India complete a historic Test win after following on. What Test record did Australia hold coming into that match, which India's win ended?
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Most consecutive Test wins in history (16) - India's 2001 Test win over Australia at Kolkata, achieved after following on, is remembered for a legendary partnership between which two batters?
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VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid
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What are VVS Laxman's international cricket career stats?▾
VVS Laxman has international career data across ODI, Test. VVS Laxman's best batting format is Test: 8,781 runs in 134 matches with a batting average of 45.97.
How many ODI runs has VVS Laxman scored in international cricket?▾
VVS Laxman has scored 2,338 runs in 86 ODI matches, averaging 30.76 at a strike rate of 71.24, including 6 centuries and 10 half-centuries in ODIs. Highest score: 131.
How many Test runs has VVS Laxman scored in international cricket?▾
VVS Laxman has scored 8,781 runs in 134 Test matches, averaging 45.97 at a strike rate of 49.37, including 17 centuries and 56 half-centuries in Tests. Highest score: 281.
How many Test wickets does VVS Laxman have?▾
VVS Laxman has taken 2 wickets in Test cricket in 134 matches with a bowling average of 63.00 and an economy rate of 2.33. Best bowling: 1/2.
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