India National Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Timeline

India and Australia share one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries, from test match drama to thrilling T20I contests and back again. Together they have provided some of its greatest moments.

Australia’s hopes for success in India rest with players such as Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne and Beau Webster – but can they deliver what was promised? Read more about – india national cricket team vs australian men’s cricket team timeline

India’s first-ever Test series victory

Lala Amarnath’s team bravely battled Sir Don Bradman’s might in 1947. But it would take another 11 tours and 48 Test matches over more than 70 years before India finally scored a series victory against Australia – and not just any victory; rather it was a remarkable 2-1 triumph that will go down in cricket history as one of its great comebacks.

India recovered quickly from their crushing defeat at Mumbai to defeat Australia emphatically in Kolkata in 2001. Widely considered the greatest comeback in history, VVS Laxman‘s 281 and Rahul Dravid’s 180 sets off an unbelievable comeback win for India against Australia that marks only their sixth Test series win since World War II and ends 74 years of losing streak at home – ending 16-match losses!

This was the game that marked an era of dominance for India and marked their birth as an international power. Additionally, this victory preceded India’s historic win in Sydney two months later.

Australia were bowled out for just 164 in their first innings and India completely outshone them with their bat. Ravichandran Ashwin replaced Rahul Dravid in the middle order and scored an unbeaten 109 to lead India to 377 runs. Australia eventually capitulated in their second innings under pressure posed by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami’s bowling skills, coupled with bedi and Chandrasekhar’s brilliant fielding ability ensuring none of Australia batsmen even reached 80 runs.

The final Test at Sydney was marred by rain, yet the damage had already been done. Rishabh Pant proved himself as India’s No 1 wicketkeeper with his astounding 159 at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), setting himself up to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Pujara’s 521 runs were instrumental to India’s victory. His consistent presence at the crease wore down Australian bowlers, depriving them of scoring opportunities and creating fatigue among Australian bowlers. Pujara was not alone either – young wicketkeeper-batsmen Prithvi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal and Kuldeep Yadav all played vital roles in India’s remarkable triumphant win.