Top 5 Indian batters with highest scores against England in T20Is

Suryakumar Yadav will lead India in a five-match T20I series against England which is set to start from January 22

Suryakumar Yadav- 117 runs

Suryakumar Yadav currently holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in T20I matches against England. This remarkable feat was achieved during the 2022 tour of England, where he amassed a stunning 117 runs in the third T20I at Nottingham. Surya's explosive innings, featuring 14 fours and six sixes, kept India in contention while chasing a challenging target of 216 runs. However, despite his heroic efforts, India ultimately succumbed to a batting collapse and lost the match by 17 runs. This innings, played in 2021, remains a testament to Surya's exceptional batting prowess in the shortest format of the game.
 

KL Rahul- 101

India's star middle-order batter KL Rahul showcased his class with a magnificent century in the first T20I of India's tour of England in 2018, held in Manchester. After restricting England to a modest total of 159 runs in the first innings, Rahul anchored India's chase with an unbeaten 101-run knock, propelling his team to an eight-wicket victory. His impressive innings, laced with 10 fours and five sixes, demonstrated his explosive batting style. A crucial 123-run partnership with Rohit Sharma for the second wicket laid the foundation for India's successful chase. Rahul's outstanding performance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.

Rohit Sharma – 100*, Bristol, 2018

Rohit Sharma delivered a stellar performance in the third T20I of India's 2018 tour of England, played in Bristol. Facing a challenging target of 199 runs, Rohit spearheaded India's chase with an unbeaten century, guiding the visitors to a resounding seven-wicket victory. His explosive innings, comprising 11 fours and five sixes, showcased his exceptional batting prowess. Rohit's remarkable 100 runs off just 56 balls proved instrumental in securing a 2-1 series win for India. This match-winning performance earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award.

Virat Kohli starred with the bat for India during the fifth T20I of England's 2021 tour, held in Ahmedabad. Opening the innings, he established a strong foundation with Rohit Sharma, contributing 94 runs to their opening partnership. Kohli continued his impressive form, forming an 81-run partnership with Hardik Pandya for the third wicket. His unbeaten 80-run knock, crafted from 52 balls and embellished with seven fours and two sixes, proved crucial in India's comfortable 36-run victory. Kohli's outstanding performance throughout the series, culminating in a total of 231 runs across five innings, earned him the well-deserved Player of the Series award.

Virat Kohli – 77*, Ahmedabad, 2021

In the face of adversity, Indian captain Virat Kohli delivered a valiant performance against England in Ahmedabad during the 2021 series. Batting first, India encountered an early setback, losing three wickets within the powerplay, leaving them struggling at 24/3. However, Kohli steadied the ship, forming a crucial 70-run partnership with Hardik Pandya. This partnership proved vital in guiding India to a respectable total of 156 runs. Kohli's innings, adorned with eight fours and four sixes, showcased his exceptional batting prowess. Despite his heroic efforts, India ultimately succumbed to defeat, losing the match by eight wickets.