List of Australia Test cricket records against India
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This is a list of Australian Test cricket records against India. It is based on the List of Australia Test cricket records, but concentrates solely on records dealing with the Australian Test cricket team, and any cricketers who have played for that team, against the Indian Test cricket team. Australia played its first recognised Test cricket match against India in November 1947, and the records listed here date from that time.
Contents
- 1 Listing criteria
- 2 Listing notation
- 3 Team records
- 3.1 Team wins, losses, ties, and draws
- 3.1.1 Matches played
- 3.1.2 Highest scores (Innings)
- 3.1.3 Lowest scores (Innings)
- 3.1.4 Greatest win margins (by innings)
- 3.1.5 Greatest win margins (by wickets)
- 3.1.6 Greatest win margins (by runs)
- 3.1.7 Narrowest win margins (by wickets)
- 3.1.8 Narrowest win margins (by runs)
- 3.1.9 Greatest loss margins (by innings)
- 3.1.10 Greatest loss margins (by wickets)
- 3.1.11 Greatest loss margins (by runs)
- 3.1.12 Narrowest loss margins (by wickets)
- 3.1.13 Narrowest loss margins (by runs)
- 3.1.14 Tied Matches
- 3.1 Team wins, losses, ties, and draws
- 4 Individual records
- 5 Partnership records
- 6 See also
Listing criteria
In general the top ten are listed in each category (except when there is a tie for the last place among the ten, when all the tied record holders are noted).
Listing notation
Team Notation
- (300-3) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets and the innings was closed, either due to a successful run chase or if no playing time remained.
- (300-3 d) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets, and declared its innings closed.
- (300) indicates that a team scored 300 runs and was all out, either by losing all ten wickets or by having one or more batsmen unable to bat and losing the remaining wickets.
Batting Notation
- (100) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was out.
- (100*) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was not out.
Bowling Notation
- (5-100) indicates that a bowler has captured 5 wickets while giving away 100 runs.
Currently playing
- Record holders who are currently playing Test cricket (i.e. their record details listed could change) are shown in bold
Team records
Team wins, losses, ties, and draws
Matches played
| Team | 1st Test | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Tied | % Won | % Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia |
Nov 1947 | 90 | 40 | 24 | 25 | 1 | 44.44 | 26.66 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 11 January 2015. | ||||||||
Highest scores (Innings)
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 674 |  India |
Adelaide | 1947-48 |
| 2 | 659-4d | India |
Sydney | 2011-12 |
| 3 | 604-7d | India |
Adelaide | 2011-12 |
| 4 | 577 | India |
Delhi | 2008 |
| 5 | 575-8d | India |
Melbourne | 1947-48 |
| 6 | 574-7d | India |
Chennai | 1986 |
| 7 | 572-7d | India |
Sydney | 2014-15 |
| 8 | 563 | India |
Adelaide | 2007-08 |
| 9 | 558 | India |
Melbourne | 2003-04 |
| 10 | 556 | India |
Adelaide | 2003-04 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 11 January 2015. | ||||
Lowest scores (Innings)
| Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | India |
Melbourne | 1980-81 |
| 2 | 93 | India |
Mumbai | 2004 |
| 3 | 105 | India |
Kanpur | 1959 |
| 4 | 107 | India |
Sydney | 1947-48 |
| 107 | India |
Delhi | 1969 | |
| 6 | 125 | India |
Kanpur | 1979 |
| 7 | 131 | India |
Sydney | 1977-78 |
| 131 | India |
Hyderabad | 2012-13 | |
| 9 | 145 | India |
Adelaide | 1991-92 |
| 10 | 153 | India |
Chenhai | 1969-70 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 5 March 2013. | ||||
Greatest win margins (by innings)
| Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innings and 226 runs | Australia (382) beat India (58 & 98) |
Brisbane | 1947-48 |
| 2 | Innings and 177 runs | Australia (575) beat India (331 & 67) |
Melbourne | 1947-48 |
| 3 | Innings and 141 runs | Australia (552-5d) beat India (150 & 261) |
Sydney | 1999-2000 |
| 4 | Innings and 127 runs | Australia (468) beat India (135 & 206) |
Delhi | 1959-60 |
| 5 | Innings and 68 runs | Australia (659-4d) beat India (191 & 400) |
Sydney | 2011-12 |
| 6 | Innings and 55 runs | Australia (342) beat India (149 & 138) |
Chenhai | 1959-60 |
| 7 | Innings and 37 runs | Australia (369) beat India (161 & 171) |
Perth | 2011-12 |
| 8 | Innings and 16 runs | Australia (674) beat India (381 & 277) |
Adelaide | 1947-48 |
| 9 | Innings and 5 runs | Australia (319) beat India (161 & 153) |
Chenhai | 1956 |
| 10 | Innings and 4 runs | Australia (529) beat India (173 & 352) |
Melbourne | 1967-68 |
| Innings and 4 runs | Australia (406) beat India (201 & 201) |
Sydney | 1980-81 | |
| Note: an Australia win against India by an innings has occurred on 11 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 7 January 2012. |
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Greatest win margins (by wickets)
| Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 wickets | Australia (335 & 41-0) beat India (212 & 161) |
Kolkata | 1969-70 |
| 10 wickets | Australia (340 & 50-0) beat India (239 & 156) |
Brisbane | 1991-92 | |
| 10 wickets | Australia (349 & 47-0) beat India (176 & 219) |
Mumbai | 2001 | |
| 4 | 9 wickets | Australia (558 & 97-1) beat India (366 & 286) |
Melbourne | 2003-04 |
| 5 | 8 wickets | Australia (345 & 67-2) beat India (271 & 137) |
Mumbai | 1969 |
| 8 wickets | Australia (349 & 128-2) beat India (263 & 213) |
Melbourne | 1991-92 | |
| 8 wickets | Australia (400 & 195-2) beat India (424 & 169) |
Bangalore | 1998 | |
| 8 | 4 wickets | Australia (595 & 130-6) beat India (408 & 224) |
Brisbane | 2014-15 |
| 9 | 2 wickets | Australia (394 & 342-8) beat India (402 & 330) |
Perth | 1977-78 |
| Note: Australia has beaten India by a wicket margin only 9 times in Test cricket. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 22 December 2014. |
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Greatest win margins (by runs)
| Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 342 runs | Australia (398 & 329-5d) beat India (185 & 200) |
Nagpur | 2004 |
| 2 | 337 runs | Australia (343 & 351-7d) beat India (196 & 161) |
Melbourne | 2007-08 |
| 3 | 300 runs | Australia (346 & 367-6d) beat India (272 & 141) |
Perth | 1991-92 |
| 4 | 298 runs | Australia (604-7d & 167-5d) beat India (272 & 201) |
Adelaide | 2011-12 |
| 5 | 285 runs | Australia (441 & 239-8d) beat India (285 & 110) |
Adelaide | 1999-2000 |
| 6 | 233 runs | Australia (394 & 255-4d) beat India (291-9d & 125) |
Melbourne | 1947-48 |
| 7 | 217 runs | Australia (474 & 228) beat India (246 & 239) |
Bangalore | 2004 |
| 8 | 180 runs | Australia (405 & 208-5d) beat India (238 & 195) |
Melbourne | 1999-2000 |
| 9 | 146 runs | Australia (335 & 369) beat India (307 & 251) |
Adelaide | 1967-68 |
| 10 | 144 runs | Australia (317 & 292) beat India (268 & 197) |
Sydney | 1967-68 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 28 January 2012. | ||||
Narrowest win margins (by wickets)
| Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 wickets | Australia (394 & 342-8) beat India (402 & 330) |
Perth | 1977-78 |
| 2 | 4 wickets | Australia (595 & 130-6) beat India (408 & 224) |
Brisbane | 2014-15 |
| 3 | 8 wickets | Australia (400 & 195-2) beat India (424 & 169) |
Bangalore | 1998 |
| 8 wickets | Australia (349 & 128-2) beat India (263 & 213) |
Melbourne | 1991-92 | |
| 8 wickets | Australia (345 & 67-2) beat India (271 & 137) |
Mumbai | 1969 | |
| 6 | 9 wickets | Australia (558 & 97-1) beat India (366 & 286) |
Melbourne | 2003-04 |
| 7 | 10 wickets | Australia (349 & 47-0) beat India (176 & 219) |
Mumbai | 2001 |
| 10 wickets | Australia (340 & 50-0) beat India (239 & 156) |
Brisbane | 1991-92 | |
| 10 wickets | Australia (335 & 41-0) beat India (212 & 161) |
Kolkata | 1969-70 | |
| Note: Australia has beaten India by a wicket margin only 9 times in Test cricket. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 22 December 2014. |
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Narrowest win margins (by runs)
| Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 runs | Australia (166 & 327) beat India (153 & 324) |
Brisbane | 1977-78 |
| 2 | 38 runs | Australia (145 & 451) beat India (225 & 333) |
Adelaide | 1991-92 |
| 3 | 39 runs | Australia (379 & 294) beat India (279 & 355) |
Brisbane | 1967-68 |
| 4 | 47 runs | Australia (505 & 256) beat India (269 & 445) |
Adelaide | 1977-78 |
| 5 | 48 runs | Australia (517-7d & 290-5d) beat India (444 & 315) |
Adelaide | 2014-15 |
| 6 | 77 runs | Australia (258 & 153) beat India (163 & 171) |
Chenhai | 1969-70 |
| 7 | 94 runs | Australia (177 & 189) beat India (136 & 136) |
Kolkata | 1956 |
| 8 | 122 runs | Australia (463 & 401-7d) beat India (532 & 210) |
Sydney | 2007-08 |
| 122 runs | Australia (333 & 240) beat India (282 & 169) |
Melbourne | 2011-12 | |
| 10 | 139 runs | Australia (211 & 397) beat India (276 & 193) |
Chenhai | 1964 |
| Source: Cricinfo.com. Last updated: 22 December 2014. | ||||
Greatest loss margins (by innings)
| Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Innings and 219 runs | India (633-5d) beat Australia (233 & 181) |
Kolkata | 1998 |
| 2 | Innings and 135 runs | India (503) beat Australia (237-9d & 131) |
Hyderabad | 2012-13 |
| 3 | Innings and 100 runs | India (458-8d) beat Australia (160 & 198) |
Mumbai | 1979 |
| 4 | Innings and 2 runs | India (396-8d) beat Australia (131 & 263) |
Sydney Cricket Ground | 1977-78 |
| Note: an Indian win against Australia by an innings has only occurred on 4 occasions. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 11 October 2014. |
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Greatest loss margins (by wickets)
| Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 wickets | India (572 & 50-2) beat Australia (380 & 241) |
Chennai | 2012-13 |
| 2 | 7 wickets | India (223 & 181-3) beat Australia (296 & 107) |
Delhi | 1969 |
| 7 wickets | India (361 & 58-3) beat Australia (182 & 234) |
Delhi | 1996 | |
| 7 wickets | India (495 & 207-3) beat Australia (478 & 223) |
Bangalore | 2010 | |
| 5 | 6 wickets | India (499 & 136-4) beat Australia (408 & 223) |
Mohali | 2013 |
| 6 wickets | India (272 & 158-4) beat Australia (262 & 164) |
Delhi | 2013 | |
| 7 | 4 wickets | India (523 & 233-6) beat Australia (556 & 196) |
Adelaide | 2003-04 |
| 8 | 2 wickets | India (341 & 256-8) beat Australia (320 & 274) |
Mumbai | 1964 |
| 2 wickets | India (501 & 155-8) beat Australia (391 & 264) |
Chennai | 1969 | |
| 10 | 1 wicket | India (405 & 216-9) beat Australia (428 & 192) |
Mohali | 2010 |
| Note: India has beaten Australia by a wicket margin only 10 times in Test cricket. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 11 October 2014. |
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Greatest loss margins (by runs)
| Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By 320 runs | India (469 & 314-3d) beat Australia (268 & 195) |
Mohali | 2008 |
| 2 | By 222 runs | India (256 & 343) beat Australia (213 & 164) |
Melbourne | 1977-78 |
| 3 | By 179 runs | India (257 & 418-4d) beat Australia (328 & 168) |
Chenhai | 1998 |
| 4 | By 172 runs | India (441 & 295) beat Australia (355 & 209) |
Nagpur | 2008 |
| 5 | By 171 runs | India (171 & 657-7d) beat Australia (445 & 212) |
Kolkata | 2001 |
| 6 | By 153 runs | India (271 & 311) beat Australia (304 & 125) |
Kanpur | 1979 |
| 7 | By 119 runs | India (152 & 291) beat Australia (219 & 105) |
Kanpur | 1959-1960 |
| 8 | By 72 runs | India (330 & 294) beat Australia (212 & 340) |
Perth | 2007-08 |
| 9 | By 59 runs | India (237 & 324) beat Australia (419 & 83) |
Melbourne | 1980-81 |
| 10 | By 13 runs | India (104 & 205) beat Australia (203 & 93) |
Mumbai | 2004 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 11 November 2008. | ||||
Narrowest loss margins (by wickets)
| Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 wicket | India (405 & 216-9) beat Australia (428 & 192) |
Mohali | 2010 |
| 2 | 2 wickets | India (341 & 256-8) beat Australia (320 & 274) |
Mumbai | 1964 |
| 2 wickets | India (501 & 155-8) beat Australia (391 & 264) |
Chennai | 1969 | |
| 4 | 4 wickets | India (523 & 233-6) beat Australia (556 & 196) |
Adelaide | 2003-04 |
| 5 | 6 wickets | India (499 & 136-4) beat Australia (408 & 223) |
Mohali | 2013 |
| 6 wickets | India (272 & 158-4) beat Australia (262 & 164) |
Delhi | 2013 | |
| 7 | 7 wickets | India (223 & 181-3) beat Australia (296 & 107) |
Delhi | 1969 |
| 7 wickets | India (361 & 58-3) beat Australia (182 & 234) |
Delhi | 1996 | |
| 7 wickets | India (495 & 207-3) beat Australia (478 & 223) |
Bangalore | 2010 | |
| 10 | 8 wickets | India (572 & 50-2) beat Australia (380 & 241) |
Chennai | 2012-13 |
| Note: India has beaten Australia by a wicket margin only 10 times in Test cricket. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 11 October 2014. |
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Narrowest loss margins (by runs)
| Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | By 13 runs | India (104 & 205) beat Australia (203 & 93) |
Mumbai | 2004 |
| 2 | By 59 runs | India (237 & 324) beat Australia (419 & 83) |
Melbourne | 1980-81 |
| 3 | By 72 runs | India (330 & 294) beat Australia (212 & 340) |
Perth | 2007-08 |
| 4 | By 119 runs | India (152 & 291) beat Australia (219 & 105) |
Kanpur | 1959-1960 |
| 5 | By 153 runs | India (271 & 311) beat Australia (304 & 125) |
Kanpur | 1979 |
| 6 | By 171 runs | India (171 & 657-7d) beat Australia (445 & 212) |
Kolkata | 2001 |
| 7 | By 172 runs | India (441 & 295) beat Australia (355 & 209) |
Nagpur | 2008 |
| 8 | By 179 runs | India (257 & 418-4d) beat Australia (328 & 168) |
Chenhai | 1998 |
| 9 | By 222 runs | India (256 & 343) beat Australia (213 & 164) |
Melbourne | 1977-78 |
| 10 | By 320 runs | India (469 & 314-3d) beat Australia (268 & 195) |
Mohali | 2008 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 13 November 2008. | ||||
Tied Matches
| Home Team | Away Team | Game Details | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India |
Australia |
Australia (574-7d & 170-5d) tied with India (397 & 347) |
Chenhai | 1986 |
| Source: Cricinfo.com. Last updated: 16 October 2008. | ||||
Individual records
Individual records (appearances)
Most career matches
| Rank | Appearances | Player | Span |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | Ricky Ponting | 1996-2012 |
| 2 | 22 | Michael Clarke | 2004-2015 |
| 3 | 20 | Allan Border | 1979-1992 |
| 4 | 18 | Adam Gilchrist | 1999-2008 |
| 18 | Matthew Hayden | 2001-2008 | |
| 18 | Steve Waugh | 1985-2004 | |
| 7 | 14 | Michael Hussey | 2007-2012 |
| 14 | Mitchell Johnson | 2007-2015 | |
| 14 | Simon Katich | 2003-2010 | |
| 14 | Justin Langer | 1999-2004 | |
| 14 | Shane Warne | 1992-2004 | |
| 14 | Mark Waugh | 1991-2001 | |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 10 December 2015. | |||
Individual records (batting)
Highest individual score
| Rank | Runs | Player | Match | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 329* | Michael Clarke | Australia v India |
Sydney | 2011-12 |
| 2 | 257 | Ricky Ponting | Australia v India |
Melbourne | 2003-04 |
| 3 | 242 | Ricky Ponting | Australia v India |
Adelaide | 2003-04 |
| 4 | 223 | Justin Langer | Australia v India |
Sydney | 1999-2000 |
| 5 | 221 | Ricky Ponting | Australia v India |
Adelaide | 2011-12 |
| 6 | 213 | Kim Hughes | Australia v India |
Adelaide | 1980-81 |
| 7 | 210 | Dean Jones | Australia v India |
Chennai | 1986 |
| 210 | Michael Clarke | Australia v India |
Adelaide | 2011-12 | |
| 9 | 204 | Greg Chappell | Australia v India |
Sydney | 1980-81 |
| 10 | 203 | Matthew Hayden | Australia v India |
Chennai | 2001 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 10 December 2015. | |||||
Most career runs
| Rank | Runs | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2555 | Ricky Ponting | 29 | 51 | 54.36 |
| 2 | 2049 | Michael Clarke | 22 | 40 | 53.92 |
| 3 | 1888 | Matthew Hayden | 18 | 35 | 59.00 |
| 4 | 1567 | Allan Border | 20 | 35 | 52.23 |
| 5 | 1204 | David Boon | 11 | 20 | 70.82 |
| 6 | 1125 | Bob Simpson | 11 | 21 | 53.57 |
| 7 | 1090 | Steve Waugh | 18 | 31 | 41.92 |
| 8 | 1088 | Simon Katich | 14 | 26 | 47.30 |
| 9 | 1047 | Justin Langer | 14 | 26 | 40.26 |
| 10 | 1024 | Michael Hussey | 12 | 21 | 53.89 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 22 December 2014. | |||||
Most career 50+ scores
| Rank | 50+s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Ricky Ponting | 23 | 41 | 50.37 |
| 2 | 14 | Matthew Hayden | 18 | 35 | 59.00 |
| 3 | 13 | Allan Border | 20 | 35 | 52.23 |
| 13 | Michael Clarke | 22 | 40 | 53.92 | |
| 5 | 10 | Bob Simpson | 11 | 21 | 53.57 |
| 6 | 8 | Doug Walters | 10 | 17 | 63.00 |
| 8 | David Boon | 11 | 20 | 70.82 | |
| 8 | Kim Hughes | 11 | 21 | 52.00 | |
| 8 | Simon Katich | 14 | 26 | 47.30 | |
| 8 | Bill Lawry | 12 | 23 | 46.94 | |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 10 December 2015. | |||||
Most career 100s
| Rank | 100s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Ricky Ponting | 29 | 51 | 54.36 |
| 2 | 7 | Michael Clarke | 22 | 40 | 53.92 |
| 3 | 6 | David Boon | 11 | 20 | 70.82 |
| 6 | Matthew Hayden | 18 | 35 | 59.00 | |
| 5 | 4 | Don Bradman | 5 | 6 | 178.75 |
| 4 | Steve Smith | 6 | 12 | 93.00 | |
| 4 | Neil Harvey | 10 | 13 | 59.61 | |
| 4 | Bob Simpson | 11 | 21 | 53.57 | |
| 4 | David Warner | 12 | 22 | 40.36 | |
| 4 | Allan Border | 20 | 35 | 52.23 | |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 10 December 2015. | |||||
Individual records (bowling)
Most career wickets
| Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | Brett Lee | 12 | 31.98 |
| 2 | 52 | Richie Benaud | 8 | 18.38 |
| 3 | 51 | Glenn McGrath | 11 | 18.64 |
| 4 | 50 | Mitchell Johnson | 14 | 36.68 |
| 5 | 47 | Graham McKenzie | 10 | 20.57 |
| 6 | 45 | Nathan Lyon | 10 | 36.71 |
| 7 | 43 | Jason Gillespie | 10 | 25.44 |
| 43 | Shane Warne | 14 | 47.18 | |
| 9 | 38 | Peter Siddle | 10 | 26.81 |
| 10 | 36 | Ray Lindwall | 10 | 20.13 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 10 December 2015. | ||||
Best Bowling In An Innings
| Rank | Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8/215 | Jason Krejza | India |
Nagpur | 2008 |
| 2 | 7/27 | Mike Whitney | India |
Perth | 1991-92 |
| 3 | 7/38 | Ray Lindwall | India |
Adelaide | 1947-48 |
| 4 | 7/43 | Ray Lindwall | India |
Chenhai | 1956 |
| 5 | 7/66 | Graham McKenzie | India |
Melbourne | 1967-68 |
| 6 | 7/67 | Geoff Dymock | India |
Kanpur | 1979 |
| 7 | 7/72 | Richie Benaud | India |
Chenhai | 1956 |
| 8 | 7/93 | Alan Davidson | India |
Kanpur | 1959 |
| 9 | 7/94 | Nathan Lyon | India |
Delhi | 2013 |
| 10 | 7/143 | Jim Higgs | India |
Chenhai | 1979 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 22 December 2014. | |||||
Most career 5-wickets-in-an-innings
| Rank | 5s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBI | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Richie Benaud | 8 | 52 | 7/72 | 18.38 |
| 2 | 4 | Graham McKenzie | 10 | 47 | 7/66 | 20.57 |
| 3 | 3 | Ashley Mallett | 5 | 28 | 6/64 | 19.10 |
| 3 | Nathan Lyon | 8 | 39 | 7/94 | 32.69 | |
| 3 | Craig McDermott | 9 | 34 | 5/54 | 20.57 | |
| 6 | 2 | Greg Matthews | 6 | 16 | 5/103 | 40.18 |
| 2 | Geoff Dymock | 5 | 24 | 7/67 | 24.16 | |
| 2 | Bruce Reid | 7 | 24 | 6/60 | 28.45 | |
| 2 | Alan Davidson | 6 | 30 | 7/93 | 15.76 | |
| 2 | Ray Lindwall | 10 | 36 | 7/38 | 20.13 | |
| 2 | Glenn McGrath | 11 | 51 | 5/48 | 18.64 | |
| 2 | Brett Lee | 12 | 53 | 5/47 | 31.98 | |
| 2 | Ben Hilfenhaus | 4 | 21 | 5/75 | 25.33 | |
| 2 | Peter Siddle | 9 | 36 | 6/85 | 25.27 | |
| BBI - Best Bowling in an Innings. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 22 December 2014. |
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Most career 10-wickets-in-a-match
| Rank | 10s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBM | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Graham McKenzie | 10 | 47 | 10/91 | 20.57 |
| 2 | 1 | Alan Davidson | 6 | 30 | 12/124 | 15.76 |
| 1 | Bruce Reid | 7 | 24 | 12/126 | 28.45 | |
| 1 | Geoff Dymock | 5 | 24 | 12/166 | 24.16 | |
| 1 | Nathan Lyon | 8 | 39 | 12/286 | 32.69 | |
| 1 | Jason Krejza | 1 | 12 | 12/358 | 29.17 | |
| 1 | Ernie Toshack | 2 | 13 | 11/31 | 13.07 | |
| 1 | Mike Whitney | 3 | 17 | 11/95 | 21.11 | |
| 1 | Richie Benaud | 8 | 52 | 11/105 | 18.38 | |
| 1 | Glenn McGrath | 11 | 51 | 10/103 | 18.64 | |
| 1 | Ashley Mallett | 5 | 28 | 10/144 | 19.10 | |
| 1 | Craig McDermott | 9 | 34 | 10/168 | 28.82 | |
| 1 | Greg Matthews | 6 | 16 | 10/249 | 40.18 | |
| Note: This list includes all Australian players who have taken 10 wickets in a match against India. BBM - Best Bowling in a Match. Source: Cricinfo 1; Cricinfo 2. Last updated: 22 December 2014. |
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Individual records (fielding)
Most dismissals in Test career (wicketkeeper)
| Rank | Dismissals | Player | Caught | Stumped | Matches | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75 | Adam Gilchrist | 73 | 2 | 18 | 36 |
| 2 | 58 | Brad Haddin | 56 | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| 3 | 26 | Ian Healy | 26 | 0 | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | 22 | Steve Rixon | 22 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | 20 | Wally Grout | 18 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 19 | Barry Jarman | 17 | 2 | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | 16 | Rod Marsh | 15 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | 14 | Brian Taber | 13 | 1 | 5 | 10 |
| 14 | Don Tallon | 11 | 3 | 5 | 10 | |
| 10 | 13 | Kevin Wright | 10 | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 10 December 2015. | ||||||
Most catches in Test career (non-wicketkeeper)
| Rank | Catches | Player | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | Ricky Ponting | 27 |
| 2 | 29 | Mark Waugh | 14 |
| 29 | Michael Clarke | 22 | |
| 4 | 23 | Matthew Hayden | 18 |
| 5 | 21 | Bob Simpson | 11 |
| 6 | 20 | Michael Hussey | 14 |
| 7 | 17 | Ian Chappell | 9 |
| 17 | Ian Redpath | 10 | |
| 17 | Neil Harvey | 10 | |
| 10 | 14 | Allan Border | 20 |
| Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 10 December 2015. | |||
Partnership records
Highest wicket partnerships
| Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st wicket | 217 | David Boon & Geoff Marsh | India |
Sydney | 1985-86 |
| 2nd wicket | 236 | Sid Barnes & Don Bradman | India |
Adelaide | 1947-48 |
| 3rd wicket | 222 | Allan Border & Kim Hughes | India |
Chenhai | 1979 |
| 4th wicket | 386 | Ricky Ponting & Michael Clarke' | India |
Adelaide | 2011-12 |
| 5th wicket | 334* | Michael Clarke & Michael Hussey | India |
Sydney | 2011-12 |
| 6th wicket | 197 | Matthew Hayden & Adam Gilchrist | India |
Mumbai | 2001 |
| 7th wicket | 173 | Andrew Symonds & Brad Hogg | India |
Sydney | 2007-08 |
| 8th wicket | 117 | Simon Katich & Jason Gillespie | India |
Sydney | 2003-04 |
| 9th wicket | 133 | Steve Waugh & Jason Gillespie | India |
Kolkata | 2001 |
| 10th wicket | 77 | Allan Border & Dave Gilbert | India |
Melbourne | 1985-86 |
| Source: Cricinfo 1; Cricinfo 2. Last updated: 10 December 2015. | |||||
Highest partnerships by runs
| Rank | Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th wicket | 386 | Ricky Ponting & Michael Clarke | India |
Adelaide | 2011-2012 |
| 2 | 5th wicket | 334* | Michael Clarke & Michael Hussey | India |
Sydney | 2011-2012 |
| 3 | 4th wicket | 288 | Ricky Ponting & Michael Clarke | India |
Sydney | 2011-2012 |
| 4 | 5th wicket | 239 | Ricky Ponting & Steve Waugh | India |
Adelaide | 1999-2000 |
| 5 | 2nd wicket | 236 | Sid Barnes & Don Bradman | India |
Adelaide | 1947-48 |
| 6 | 2nd wicket | 234 | Matthew Hayden & Ricky Ponting | India |
Melbourne | 2003-04 |
| 7 | 5th wicket | 223* | Arthur Morris & Don Bradman | India |
Melbourne | 1947-48 |
| 8 | 3rd wicket | 222 | Allan Border & Kim Hughes | India |
Chenhai | 1979 |
| 9 | 1st wicket | 221 | Mark Taylor & David Boon | India |
Adelaide | 1991-92 |
| 10 | 1st wicket | 217 | David Boon & Geoff Marsh | India |
Sydney | 1985-86 |
| Source: Cricinfo . Last updated: 10 December 2015. | ||||||
