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The three-match ODI series between India and Australia begins on October 19. The Indian squad for the upcoming series was announced on October 4. Shubman Gill replaced Rohit Sharma as the captain of the ODI team. Several surprising changes were also made to the team. Rohit and Virat returned to the team after a long absence.
India and Australia have a long-standing rivalry in ODI cricket. The two countries face fierce competition in ODIs. In this article, we will take a look at the batters who have scored the most runs for India against Australia in ODIs.
Most Runs for India against Australia in ODIs
5. Shikhar Dhawan | 1265 Runs
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan comes fifth on this list scoring 1265 runs in 29 innings against Australia. He scored four hundreds and seven half-centuries against Australia with a best of 143 and at an average of 45.17.
Shikhar Dhawan played 21 ODIs in Australia and scored 819 runs at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 88.25. The southpaw struck two hundreds and four fifties in ODIs Down Under. Dhawan's best one-day score in Australia was 137 off 146 balls against South Africa in Melbourne in the 2015 World Cup. The knock featured 16 fours and two sixes. The left-handed batter also struck 126 off 113 balls against Australia in Canberra in January 2016, hitting 14 fours and two sixes.
4. MS Dhoni | 1660 Runs
Former India skipper and wicket-keeper batter MS Dhoni has the fourth-highest runs for India in India vs Australia ODIs. The 'Captain Cool' scored 1660 runs in 55 ODIs against Australia at an average of 44.86. He played his best inning of 139 not out in Mohali against the Kangaroo team in ODIs. He had scored two centuries and 11 half-centuries against them.
MS Dhoni also has a great record against Australia as captain. He tops the list of captains who have scored most runs against the Kangaroos. MS Dhoni during his career as a captain scored 1,204 runs against Australia. He slammed 87* off 114 balls against Australia in Melbourne in January 2019, a watchful knock which included six fours.
3. Rohit Sharma | 2407 Runs
Few batsmen can compare to Rohit Sharma when it comes to batting finesse. Against Australia, he’s turned that elegance into destruction. In 46 ODIs, Rohit has scored 2407 runs at an average of 57.30, including 8 hundreds 9 half-centuries and a record-breaking 209 in Bengaluru. That double century remains one of the most brutal innings ever played in ODI cricket.
Rohit also has a strong record in Australia. The right-handed opener has scored 1,328 runs in Australia, including four centuries and four fifties, maintaining a high average (53.12) across different venues and match situations.
2. Virat Kohli | 2451 Runs
Virat Kohli has witnessed cricket excellence across formats. However, when it comes to facing Australia, Kohli’s record has stood out. Ever since his debut against the Aussies in 2009, Kohli has played in 50 ODIs against Australia, scoring 2,451 runs at an average of 54.46, including eight centuries and 15 fifties, with a top score of 123.
Out of those 50 matches he played against Australia, 29 have come in Australia, where he has scored 1,327 runs at an average of 51.90, smashing five centuries and six fifties. His highest score Down Under is an unbeaten 133, which is one of the finest ODI knocks ever played in Australia.
Also Read: Result of every India vs Australia ODI series
1. Sachin Tendulkar | 3077 Runs
Former captain and legend Sachin Tendulkar tops the list of most runs for India against Australia in ODIs. Between 1991 and 2012, Tendulkar played 71 ODIs against Australia, amassing a staggering 3,077 runs at an average of 44.59. His tally includes nine centuries and 15 fifties. Tendulkar also has the most runs for a batter against Australia in ODI cricket. No other player has over 2,500 runs in this regard. Tendulkar's nine tons are also the most for a batter against the Aussies.
Notably, Tendulkar scored 1,491 runs in Australia alone, adapting brilliantly to pace-friendly conditions that often troubled many visiting batters. Moreover, Tendulkar thrived in the challenging one-ball era. One of his tons came Down Under (10 half-centuries).
