Head-to-Head Test Match Statistics of India vs Australia
- Total Matches Played: 112
- India Wins: 33
- Australia Wins: 48
- Draws: 30
- Ties: 1
As of December 21, 2024 (Source: sportingnews.com).
Notable Test Series
1. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2000-01
- Outcome: India won the series 2-1.
- Highlight: The Kolkata Test saw VVS Laxman score 281, leading India to a historic comeback victory.
2. India’s Tour of Australia 2003-04
- Outcome: The series was drawn 1-1.
- Highlight: Rahul Dravid’s 233 in Adelaide secured a memorable win for India.
3. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2016-17
- Outcome: India clinched the series 2-1.
- Highlight: Steve Smith’s outstanding form with three centuries, yet India triumphed.
Record Performances
Highest Individual Scores
- Michael Clarke: 329* in Sydney, 2012.
- VVS Laxman: 281 in Kolkata, 2001.
- Ricky Ponting: 257 in Melbourne, 2003.
Best Bowling Figures in an Innings
- Narendra Hirwani: 8/61 in Chennai, 1988.
- Jason Krejza: 8/215 in Nagpur, 2008.
- Anil Kumble: 8/141 in Sydney, 2004.
Memorable Matches
1. Kolkata Test, 2001
India, following on, set a target of 384 after Laxman’s 281 and Dravid’s 180. Harbhajan Singh’s hat-trick and 13 wickets in the match led India to a 171-run victory.
2. Adelaide Test, 2003
Dravid’s 233 and 72* guided India to a four-wicket win, marking their first victory in Australia in over two decades.
3. Pune Test, 2017
Steve O’Keefe’s 12 wickets handed Australia a 333-run win on a turning track, surprising the hosts.
Recent Encounters
1. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
- Outcome: Australia won the series 2-1.
- Highlight: Marnus Labuschagne’s consistent batting and Pat Cummins’ leadership were pivotal.
2. World Test Championship Final 2023
- Outcome: Australia defeated India by 8 wickets.
- Highlight: Nathan Lyon’s 5-wicket haul in the second innings sealed the victory.
This directory offers a comprehensive overview of the storied rivalry between India and Australia in Test cricket, highlighting key statistics, unforgettable matches, and standout performances.