Best visiting Test batsmen in each country

[ImpatientLime]

In more modern times (post 1980) & with a qualification >500 runs ....

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vaughan was absolutely born to play on australian pitches.

 

[centurymaker]

Definitely fair. That 2023 India tour is a big dent on Smith's resume, had no idea.

Agreed.

 

[AndrewB]

Yeah but the question wasn't "Which batsman had the best series in each country?" It was about their overall record. Graeme Smith's overall record in England is way better -- even before you consider that he was batting in a harder position, he was captain, and he actually won series.

Steve Waugh is also a contender in England - in his 4 series he averaged 126, 83, 39, 107. (S Smith's 4 series averages were 38, 56, 110, 37; G Smith's were 79, 61, 54. The Smiths certainly faced tougher bowling than Waugh, to be fair).