Highest individual score by an indian in a losing cause is by:
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VVS Laxman
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SR Tendulkar
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V Sehwag
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R Dravid
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Explanation
Virender Sehwag holds the record for the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in a losing cause. He scored 309 runs against Pakistan in the Multan Test in 2004, though India ended up losing that match. This remains the highest individual Test score by an Indian in a defeated cause.
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Virender Sehwag's 195 against Australia in Melbourne (2003-04 series) is recognized as the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in a Test match that India went on to lose. Other big Indian innings by Laxman, Tendulkar, and Dravid in that era came in matches that were won or drawn, not lost, which is why they don't hold this particular record.