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Updated on January 14th 2025, 12:30:54 pm

Top 5 Best Innings of Andrew Strauss

By Harsh Chopra

Andrew Strauss played international cricket from 2003-2012. He played 100 test matches for England and he made 7037 runs at an average of 40.91 with 21 test hundreds. A look at his top 5 best innings.

Key Takeaways:

Andrew Strauss scored over 11,000 international runs for England.
He made 21 Test centuries and 6 ODI hundreds.
Notable performances include memorable centuries against New Zealand, South Africa, West Indies, Australia, and Bangladesh.

Andrew Strauss, one of England's finest openers, left a lasting legacy with over 11,000 international runs, 21 Test hundreds, and exceptional performances across formats. His consistency and impact as both a player and administrator set him apart. We will talk about his records below.

Andrew Strauss played international cricket from 2003-2012 and in just 9 years he left such an impact that he was revered by many England young batters and many wanted to be like him and he was also made the Director of cricket in the ECB and he brought about a sea change as an administrator also. He played 100 test matches for England and he made 7037 runs at an average of 40.91 with 21 test hundreds to his name. And in ODIs he played 127 ODIs in which he scored 4205 runs at an average of 35.64 with 6 ODI hundreds. Let’s look at his Top 5 Best Innings.

What are Andrew Strauss's best innings?

Andrew Strauss's best innings include his debut hundred at Lord's against New Zealand, a brilliant 126 against South Africa, a stunning 137 against the West Indies, a memorable 161 against Australia in 2009, and a dominant 152 in ODIs against Bangladesh.

Top 5 best innings of Andrew Strauss

112 and 83 vs New Zealand (2004)

If there was ever a perfect debut in Test cricket, it was Andrew Strauss' performance at Lord’s. On his debut, the young batter scored a brilliant century, making 100 runs off 215 balls, hitting 13 fours at a strike rate of 52.09. His knock was the only century in the innings, and in the fourth innings, he followed it up with 83 runs off 171 balls, including 13 fours, accumulating 52 runs from boundaries. His stellar performance helped England win the Test by 7 wickets. Strauss’ debut was nothing short of a dream start to his career.

126 and 94* vs South Africa (2004)

Andrew Strauss had one of the best debut years in Test cricket history, and he continued his remarkable form against South Africa. In the first innings of the match, he scored an impressive 126 runs off 228 balls, hitting 17 fours at a strike rate of 55.26. However, his most impressive performance came in the crucial 4th innings. With England needing 145 to win, Strauss played an aggressive knock of 94 not out from 134 balls, striking at 70.15 and hitting 12 fours and 1 six. His performance was instrumental in leading England to a 7-wicket victory.

137 vs West Indies (2004)

Andrew Strauss' 2004 debut year continued to be extraordinary, with his third standout performance coming against yet another formidable opponent. Batting first for England, Strauss attacked from the start, scoring a brilliant 137 runs off 202 balls, hitting 20 fours and accumulating 80 runs in boundaries. His strike rate of 67.82 showcased his aggressive approach, and his innings was a key factor in England's dominant 210-run victory. Strauss was having a dream debut year, performing against some of the best attacks in world cricket, cementing his place as a rising star in Test cricket.

161 vs Australia (2009)

One of Andrew Strauss' most memorable innings came against Australia at Lord’s in 2009. Batting first, Strauss played a brilliant knock of 161 runs from 268 balls, hitting 22 fours at a strike rate of 60.07. It was a special innings against a world-class Australian attack, showcasing his skill and composure. His performance played a key role in England's 115-run victory in the match, and this iconic knock against their archrivals makes this list of Strauss’ greatest performances.

152 vs Bangladesh (2005)

In 2005, Andrew Strauss proved he was not just a Test match specialist but also a formidable force in ODIs with one of his best performances in the format. In this match, he made a sensational 152 runs off just 128 balls, hitting 19 fours at an outstanding strike rate of 118.75. His brutal innings was a clear statement that he could dominate in limited-overs cricket as well. This remarkable performance helped England secure a dominant 168-run victory, and it firmly established Strauss as a key player in all formats.