5 Highest Run Scorers For India In Australia In Tests

Akshita Patel∙ Updated: Nov 21 2024, 6:00 AM | 3 Min Read

5 Highest Run Scorers For India In Australia In Tests [Source: @ImTanujSingh/X.com]

India-Australia rivalry in Test cricket has been a mouthwatering tale to witness. From iconic performances to shameful collapses, the Border-Gavaskar series has seen everything in the past couple of decades.

However, only a few Indian players have managed to dominate in challenging Australian conditions. The pacey and bouncy pitches Down Under are a different ball game. But a few talented Indian batters managed to overcome the challenge and leave an everlasting impact on history. 

As we await the highly anticipated upcoming edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, let's take a look back at the highest run scores for India in Australia in the red ball format.

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5. Cheteshwar Pujara - 993 runs 

5. Cheteshwar Pujara - 993 runs [Source: @lilbrownykid/X.com]

The modern-day wall of India, Cheteshwar Pujara, ranks fifth in the list with 993 runs in 11 matches at an average of 47.28, including 3 centuries and 5 half-centuries. Pujara's grit and resilience is a nightmare for fast bowlers. His unshakable defence leaves bowlers frustrated, especially the Australians. However, being defensive isn't everyone's cup of tea. In the 2020/21 tour to Australia, Pujara took blows at every part of his body but bore it all to slam a fighting fifty. He eventually played a key role in the infamous series victory.

4. Rahul Dravid - 1166 runs

4. Rahul Dravid - 1166 runs [Source: @RandomCricketP1/X.com]

The original wall of India, Rahul Dravid, ranks fourth with 1,166 runs in 16 matches at an average of 41.64, including 1 century and 6 fifties. He was a stable bat in Australia and was good enough to protect the crease, thereby ruling out the possibility of any early dismissals. A most important highlight of his successful stay in Australia was when Dravid batted at Adelaide in 2003, scoring 233 runs and aiding India to a rare victory on the Australian continent. His patience and precise shot selection were the pillars of India's success in that match.

3. VVS Laxman - 1236 runs

3. VVS Laxman - 1236 runs [Source: @Gajananjoshi29/X.com]

India's dependable hitter in Tests, VVS Laxman, ranks third with 1,236 runs in 15 matches at an average of 44.14. He thus made 4 centuries and 7 half-centuries, to become one of the great Indian batters in Australian conditions. Laxman's 167 at Sydney in 2000, played with such grace against a fiery Australian attack, was a masterclass in wristy stroke play and sheer determination. He still remains one of the finest middle-order batters India has had in Test cricket, and his success in Australia makes him an even more special player.

2. Virat Kohli - 1352 runs

2. Virat Kohli - 1352 runs [Source: @Cricagain/X.com]

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli set a new precedent for the modern-day generation with extraordinary achievements on Australian soil. Virat Kohli has already scored 1,352 runs in just 13 games at an average of 54.08 with 6 centuries and 4 half-centuries in his kitty. Kohli's aggressive yet controlled approach has made him a dominant force in Australia. His 141 in the second innings at Adelaide in 2014 exemplified his fighting spirit. Moreover, Kohli's aggression, self-belief, and unshakable intent transformed into a threatening force in Australia.

1. Sachin Tendulkar - 1809 runs

1. Sachin Tendulkar - 1809 runs [Source: @CricketopiaCom/X.com]

Undoubtedly, Sachin Tendulkar, the God of Cricket, is the leading run scorer for India in Australia in Tests. In 20 matches and 38 innings, Tendulkar amassed 1,809 runs at an average of 53.20, including 6 centuries and 7 fifties. Tendulkar's unbeaten 241 at Sydney in 2004 stands out as one of his greatest innings. It is his technical brilliance and flexibility across eras that have made him the gold standard for Indian batters in Australia. Sachin's record in the Test format is still unmatched, and his extraordinary talent and passion are what make him a legend.

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