India vs Australia: Most memorable knocks from Tests between the two rivals; watch videos

India vs Australia Test series is known for some high-octane action, controversies, and some top-notch individual performances. All of it will once again be on display when Rohit Sharma-led India will host Australia for the four-match Border-Gavaskar series, starting from 9 February in Nagpur.

Ahead of the much-awaited series, take a look at the top five knocks played during India vs Australia Tests:

VVS Laxman’s 281-run in Kolkata: Former India batter VVS Laxman’s 281-run knock against Australia at the Eden Garden in Kolkata in March 2001 is one of the best innings in Test history.

Having been bowled out for 171 in its first innings, India were sent back in to bat early on Day 3 with the Aussies holding a 274-run lead. The hosts seemed to be on the brink of losing the Test match as they were four down for 232 in its second innings, needing another 42 runs to avoid an innings defeat. It was then that VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid came to India’s rescue as the duo batted an entire day and stitched together a partnership of 376.

Interestingly, Laxman batted 10-and-a-half hours for 281, while Dravid was run out for 180 after nearly seven-and-a-half. By the time the stumps were drawn on that fourth day, India had a lead of 315, with 589 for 4 on the board.

India eventually declared on 657-7, giving them just over two sessions to bundle Australia out and that’s when former India spinner Harbhajan Singh stepped up and took a brilliant 6-73 as Australia were bundled out for 212, well short of their target of 384 as India registered one of the most iconic wins in the Test history which also helped them clinch the series.

Steve Smith 109 in Pune: Australian mainstay Steve Smith loves batting against India and he has proved that on numerous occasions. However, his 109 in Pune Test in 2017 was not only one of the best innings against India but also one of his career-best.

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