Australia is one of the best teams in cricket. They have won many Test matches. Their matches against India are always exciting. Sometimes, Australia’s batsmen have had a tough time against India’s strong bowlers. In this article, we will talk about Australia’s five lowest scores in test matches against India.
1. 83 Runs – Melbourne, 1981
Australia’s lowest score against India was in 1981 in Melbourne. They had to score 143 runs to win. But Kapil Dev bowled brilliantly and broke their batting lineup. He took 5 wickets for 28 runs. Doug Walters scored 18 runs, which was the highest for Australia, but it wasn’t enough. India won the match and made the series 1-1.
2. 91 Runs – Nagpur, 2023
In 2023, Australia had one of their lowest scores in Nagpur. It was the first match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After India took a big lead of 223 runs, Australia’s batsmen struggled against spin. Ravichandran Ashwin took 5 wickets, getting players like Usman Khawaja and Peter Handscomb out. Ravindra Jadeja was the Player of the Match for his 7 wickets and 70 runs.
3. 93 Runs – Wankhede, 2004
The Wankhede Test in 2004 was a thrilling game. India had only 107 runs to defend, but their spinners Harbhajan Singh and Murali Kartik turned the match. They took 8 wickets together, bowling Australia out for just 93 runs. India won by 13 runs and stopped a series whitewash.
4. 104 Runs – Perth, 2024
In 2024, Australia had another bad batting day in Perth. After India was bowled out for 150, it seemed like Australia would control the match. But Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling made the difference. He took 5 wickets and helped India bowl Australia out for 104 runs, giving India a 46-run lead.
5. 107 Runs – Delhi, 1969 & Sydney, 1947
Australia was bowled out for 107 runs twice against India. The first time was in 1947 in Sydney, where Vijay Hazare’s bowling put India in a good position. The second time was in Delhi in 1969. India’s spinners Bishan Bedi and Erapalli Prasanna took all 10 Australian wickets. Both these matches showed how strong India’s bowlers were.
Conclusion
Even though Australia is a strong team, they have had some of their worst batting days against India. These five matches show how India’s bowlers have beaten some of the best players. From Kapil Dev in 1981 to Ashwin in 2023, these moments are an important part of the India-Australia rivalry.
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