Top 5 Indian Batters with Most ODI Runs against Australia

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India will take on Australia in a thrilling three-match ODI series Down Under from October 19 to October 25. The series will start in Perth, followed by matches in Adelaide and Sydney. This series also marks the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who last represented India in the Champions Trophy.

Historically, India has played 99 ODIs in Australia, winning 40 and losing 53. Two matches ended in a tie, and four produced no result. Specifically against Australia in ODIs on their home soil, India has played 54 matches, winning 14 and losing 38, with two matches ending without a result.

Ahead of the series, let’s look at the top five Indian batters who have scored the most runs in ODIs in Australia.

5. Shikhar Dhawan

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Shikhar Dhawan has been a dependable opener for India in Australia. In 21 ODIs, he scored 819 runs at an average of 39 and a strike rate of 88.25. Dhawan notched two centuries and four fifties.

His highest score came against South Africa in Melbourne during the 2015 World Cup, where he scored 137 off 146 balls, including 16 fours and two sixes. Another notable innings was 126 against Australia in Canberra in January 2016, featuring 14 fours and two sixes.

4. MS Dhoni

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The former India captain and legendary wicketkeeper-batter, MS Dhoni, scored 1,053 runs in 35 ODIs in Australia, averaging 47.86 with a strike rate of 75.59. He hit eight half-centuries but did not score a century Down Under.

Dhoni’s top score in Australia was 88* against Sri Lanka in Brisbane in February 2008, which included five fours and a six. He also played an unbeaten 87 off 114 balls against Australia in Melbourne in January 2019, demonstrating his calm and calculated style.

3. Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli has been among India’s most consistent performers in Australia. In 29 ODIs, he scored 1,327 runs at an impressive average of 51.03 and a strike rate of 89.06. Kohli has scored five centuries and six fifties Down Under.

His highest score of 133* came against Sri Lanka in Hobart in February 2012, featuring 16 fours and two sixes. He also scored 117 against Australia in Melbourne in January 2016, demonstrating his skill against top-quality bowling.

2. Rohit Sharma

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Rohit Sharma, known as the Hitman, has played some of his finest knocks in Australia. In 30 ODIs, he scored 1,328 runs at an average of 53.12 and a strike rate of 90.58, with five centuries and four fifties.

Rohit’s best innings in Australia was a masterful 171* off 163 balls against Australia at the WACA, Perth, in January 2016, which included 13 fours and seven sixes. Another memorable innings was 138 against Australia in Melbourne in January 2015, featuring nine fours and four sixes.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

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The legendary Sachin Tendulkar tops the list of Indian batters with most runs in ODIs in Australia. In 47 matches, he scored 1,491 runs at an average of 34.67 and a strike rate of 75.26. Tendulkar registered one century and 10 fifties.

His highest score of 117* came against Australia in Sydney in March 2008 during the Commonwealth Bank Series semifinal. He followed this up with 91 in Brisbane in the second final. Tendulkar also scored 93 against Pakistan in Hobart in January 2000.

Top 5 Indian Run-Getters in ODIs in Australia

Player	Matches	Innings	Runs	Average	Strike Rate	Highest Score	100s	50s
Sachin Tendulkar	47	46	1,491	34.67	75.26	117*	1	10
Rohit Sharma	30	30	1,328	53.12	90.58	171*	5	4
Virat Kohli	29	29	1,327	51.03	89.06	133*	5	6
MS Dhoni	35	31	1,053	47.86	75.59	88*	0	8
Shikhar Dhawan	21	21	819	39.00	88.25	137	2	4