Top 5 highest individual scores by Indian batsmen at Old Trafford, Manchester in test cricket

Eight Indian batsmen have hit test centuries at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Indian Cricket Team and England Cricket Team are two oldest test-playing nations. They locked horns for the first time in a test match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London in 1932. Over the years, both teams have played in 70 tests in England.

Out of these, England won 38 games while India registered victories in 10 matches. 22 matches ended in a draw. India won their first test match and test series in England in 1971.

Old Trafford in Manchester is a popular cricket stadium in England. The venue hosts many international games every year. In the past, India and England have faced each other in nine tests at the stadium.

Notably, India have never won any match against England at Old Trafford. India have lost four games while five matches ended in a draw. While India have not grabbed any success at the stadium in tests, some Indian batsmen have rocked with their batting show.

In the past, eight Indian batsmen have scored test centuries at this stadium. On that note, let’s take a look at the top five highest individual scores by Indian batsmen at Old Trafford, Manchester in test cricket.

Top 5 highest individual scores by Indian batsmen at Old Trafford, Manchester in test cricket

5. Vijay Merchant- 114

Former Indian cricketer Vijay Merchant scored a century at the stadium in 1936. During India’s tour of England in 1936, India clashed with England in Manchester in second test of the three-match series.

In the first innings, India were bowled out for 203 runs. England then piled up a mammoth total of 571/8, courtesy of a hundred by Wally Hammond before declaring the innings. In the second innings, opener Vijay Merchant scored 114 runs to power India to 390/5. Mushtaq Ali (112) also scored a century in the encounter. The match ended in a draw.

4. Polly Umrigar – 118

Former India cricketer Polly Umrigar scored 118 runs in a test match in Manchester against England in 1959. It was the fourth game of the five-match series. With tons by Geoff Pullar and Mike Smith, England piled up 490/10 in the first innings. India were then bundled out for just 208 runs.

In the second innings, England declared their innings at 265/8, setting a gigantic 548-run target for India. Abbas Ali Baig (112) and Polly Umrigar (118) smacked centuries; however, India were bowled out for 376, losing the encounter by 171 runs.

3. Sachin Tendulkar – 119*

Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has also scored a test century at Old Trafford Stadium. During the second test in 1990, England posted 519/10 in the first innings with centuries by Graham Gooch, Mike Atherton, and Robin Smith.

Later, India replied with 432 all out. In the second innings, England declared at 320/4d, setting a 408-run target for India. Tendulkar, who scored a half-century in the first innings, followed it up with a 119-run knock. India finished with 343/6, and Tendulkar helped the team to draw the match. He also won Player of the Match award.

2. Sandeep Patil – 129*

In 1982, Sandeep Patil slammed an unbeaten century in the Manchester test. England posted a gigantic total of 425/10 in the first innings with a century by Ian Botham. Dilip Doshi hunted a six-wicket haul for India.

In the second innings, Sandeep Patil scored an unbeaten 129 as India ended with 379/8 on the scoreboard. The encounter ended in a draw as day five was washed out due to rain. Patil won Player of the Match award for his century.

1. Mohammad Azharuddin – 179

During the Manchester test in 1990, Mohammad Azharuddin also slammed a century in the encounter. While Tendulkar slammed a century in the second innings, Azharrudin hammered a ton in the first innings.

England piled up 519/10 in the first innings with centuries by three batsmen. Later, Mohammad Azharuddin scored 179 runs as India posted 432 runs in the first innings. The match ended in a draw later.

(All stats updated till 17th July, 2025)

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