Sachin Tendulkar vs Brian Lara - Comparing their stats after 131 Tests

Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara are regarded as two of the greatest batters to have played the game. Both dominated world cricket in the 90s and early 2000s and hold a number of amazing records, especially in the Test format. Ad Indian legend Tendulkar's career lasted from 1989 to 2013 during which he featured in exactly 200 Test matches. On the other hand, Lara made his debut for the West Indies in 1990 and retired from international cricket in 2007. He played 131 Test matches during his stellar career. Since Lara finished his Test career with 131 matches, in this feature we compare his stats with those of Tendulkar after the Master Blaster had also played the same number of Test matches. Ad Trending Sachin Tendulkar vs Brian Lara - Who had more runs and a better average after 131 Tests? After 131 Tests, Tendulkar had 10,434 runs at an average of 55.79. He had scored 1,859 runs in 21 Tests against Australia at an average of 53.11. Also, he had 1,731 runs in 18 Tests against England (average 72.12), 1,062 runs in 16 Tests against New Zealand (average 48.27) and 1,003 runs in 16 Tests against South Africa (average 37.14). Ad In 131 Test matches, Lara scored 11,953 runs at an average of 52.88. In 13 Test matches against Australia, he scored 2,856 runs at an average of 51. Also, he scored 2,983 runs in 30 Tests against England (average 62.14), 1,715 runs in 18 Tests against South Africa (average 49) and 1,173 runs in 12 Tests against Pakistan (average 53.31). Sachin Tendulkar vs Brian Lara - Who had more hundreds after 131 Tests? After 131 Tests, Tendulkar had notched up 35 hundreds and 41 half-centuries. His best of 248* came against Bangladesh in Dhaka in 2004. He had also scored 241* against Australia in Sydney in 2004 and 217 against New Zealand in Ahmedabad in 1999. Of his 35 tons at that stage, seven each came against Australia and Sri Lanka and six against England. Ad Player Runs Average HS 100s 50s Sachin Tendulkar 10,434 55.79 248* 35 41 Brian Lara 11,953 52.88 400* 34 48 Ad (Tendulkar vs Lara - Batting stats comparison after 131 Tests) In his 131-match Test career, Lara hit 34 hundreds and 48 half-centuries. His best of 400* came against England in Antigua in 2004. This is still a world record for the highest individual Test score. He also scored 375 against England at the same venue in 1994 and 277 against Australia in Sydney in 1993. Of his Test tons, nine came against Australia, seven against England and five against Sri Lanka. Ad Sachin Tendulkar vs Brian Lara - Who had a better record in wins after 131 Tests? In 41 wins, Tendulkar had scored 3,464 runs at an average of 64.14, with 12 hundreds and 12 half-centuries. In 36 losses, he had 2,607 runs at an average of 36.2, with eight hundreds and nine half-centuries. Also, in 54 Tests that ended in a draw, he had 4,363 runs at an average of 71.52, with 15 tons and 20 fifties. Ad Player Matches Runs Average HS 100s 50s Sachin Tendulkar 41 3,464 64.14 248* 12 12 Brian Lara 32 2,929 61.02 213 8 16 Ad (Tendulkar vs Lara - Batting stats comparison in wins after 131 Tests) In 32 Test wins, Lara scored 2,929 runs at an average of 61.02, with eight hundreds and 16 half-centuries. In 63 losses, he totaled 5,316 runs at an average of 42.19, with 14 hundreds and 22 half-centuries. In 36 drawn Tests, he scored 3,708 runs at an average of 71.30, with 12 tons and 10 fifties. Sachin Tendulkar vs Brian Lara - Who had a better away record after 131 Tests? In 72 away Tests, Tendulkar had scored 5,552 runs at an average of 55.52, with 19 hundreds and 22 half-centuries. In 59 Test matches at home, the former India captain had scored 4,882 runs at an average of 56.11, with 16 tons and 19 fifties. Ad Player Matches Runs Average HS 100s 50s Sachin Tendulkar 72 5,552 55.52 248* 19 22 Brian Lara 66 5,736 47.80 277 17 22 Ad (Tendulkar vs Lara - Away batting stats comparison after 131 Tests) In 66 away Tests, Lara notched up 5,736 runs at an average of 47.80, with 17 hundreds and 22 half-centuries. In 65 home Tests, the southpaw scored 6,217 runs at an average of 58.65, with 17 hundreds and 26 half-centuries. × Feedback Why did you not like this content? Clickbait / Misleading Factually Incorrect Hateful or Abusive Baseless Opinion Too Many Ads Other Cancel Submit Was this article helpful? Thank You for feedback Follow IPL Auction 2025 Live Updates, News & Biddings at Sportskeeda. Get the fastest updates on Mega-Auction and cricket news