IND vs AUS: Who is the highest run scorer in the India vs Australia match?
IND vs AUS: Sachin Tendulkar leads the run-scoring charts in India-Australia matches, followed by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
ODI matches between India and Australia are always filled with excitement and a barrage of runs. The contest between the two teams is considered not just about cricket, but also about “class versus aggression.” In previous India-Australia series, many great batsmen have created history with their bats. Let’s find out who are the leading run-scorers in India vs. Australia ODIs.
Sachin Tendulkar-
“Master Blaster” Sachin Tendulkar tops the list. He scored 3077 runs in 71 matches against Australia from 1991 to 2012. Sachin, who scored at an impressive average of 44.59, scored 9 centuries and 15 half-centuries during this period. His best score against Australia was 175, which remains fresh in the minds of fans even today.
Virat Kohli-
Team India’s current legend, Virat Kohli, is second on this list. He has scored 2451 runs in 50 matches so far. With an average of over 54 and a strike rate of 93, Kohli has scored 8 centuries and 15 half-centuries. His batting against Australia has always been confident and excellent. Kohli’s best score is 123.
Rohit Sharma-
Hitman Rohit Sharma’s record against Australia is also impressive. He has scored 2407 runs in 46 matches at an average of 57.30, including 8 centuries and 9 half-centuries. It’s worth noting that Rohit also played a historic innings of 209 runs in this match, the highest score by any batsman for India.
Ricky Ponting-
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is fourth on this list. He scored 2164 runs in 59 matches, including 6 centuries and 9 half-centuries. Ponting was known for his aggressive style and captaincy, and his bat always spoke against India.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni-
Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is fifth on this list, having scored 1,660 runs in 55 matches. Dhoni, who averages 44.86, scored two centuries and 11 half-centuries. His unbeaten innings of 139 is still remembered today.