The rivalry between India and Australia in cricket is one of the most intense and storied in the sport’s history. Indian batters tend to perform well in Australia when they adapt to the challenging conditions of pace and bounce. These records highlight that Indian batsmen have generally improved their performance in Australia, especially in recent series, where players like Pujara, Kohli, Pant, and Shubman Gill have shown resilience on challenging Australian pitches. Here’s a breakdown of Indian batters’ records in Test cricket against Australia in Australia:
Highest Individual Scores by Indian Batsmen in Australia:
. Karun Nair: 303* (2016, Sydney) – Nair’s historic triple century is the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in Australia.
Key Indian Batsmen in Australia (Test Averages and Runs):
| Batsman | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | 100s | 50s |
| Virat Kohli | 14 | 25 | 1,218 | 53.48 | 5 | 3 |
| Cheteshwar Pujara | 12 | 24 | 1,062 | 45.30 | 3 | 6 |
| Rohit Sharma | 5 | 10 | 383 | 35.83 | 1 | 2 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 12 | 22 | 624 | 39.45 | 2 | 4 |
| Shubman Gill | 5 | 8 | 273 | 34.12 | 1 | 2 |
| KL Rahul | 7 | 12 | 387 | 32.25 | 1 | 1 |
| Rishabh Pant | 6 | 11 | 314 | 28.54 | 1 | 1 |
Best Series Performances in Australia:
. 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Series (India’s First Test Series Win in Australia):
. Cheteshwar Pujara: 521 runs (3 centuries) – Pujara was the standout player of this series, grinding out crucial innings that contributed to India’s historic win.
Also Read: Virat Kohli’s Test Cricket Journey in Australia
. Virat Kohli: 282 runs (1 century) – Kohli was consistent, though he didn’t get as many big centuries in this series.
Indian batters have made significant strides in Test cricket against Australia, with legends like Virat Kohli setting benchmarks. As cricket continues to evolve, these records highlight the competitive spirit and talent present within Indian cricket when facing one of its fiercest rivals.
