5 Highest Test scores of VVS Laxman

Australia v India - Second Test: Day 4
VVS Laxman will be remembered for his game-winning knocks

#4 176* vs West Indies, Eden Gardens, 2011

Laxman smashed the final century of his test career against West Indies
Laxman smashed the final century of his Test career against West Indies

India hosted West Indies for a 3-Test series in 2011. India won the first Test by 5 wickets and were looking to clinch the series. In the second test, after winning the toss, India chose to bat first. The famous duo of Laxman and Dravid registered key centuries to take India to a huge total of 631 for the loss of 7 wickets before they decided to declare. Laxman smashed 176* off 280 balls with only 12 fours. Dravid scored 119 off 207.

West Indies in their reply were bundled out for just 153 runs. Ojha ripped through the batting line up and picked up 4 wickets. India enforced the follow-on and in their second innings, West Indies scored 463 all-out and lndia won the game by an innings and 15 runs.

VVS Laxman was awarded the Man of the Match for his scintillating knock that put India in a commanding position. India went on to win the series, 2-0.

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