Which is the best Test series between India and Australia?
First Test at Adelaide Australia won by 285-runs (Australia 441 and 239/8d; India 285 and 110) and second Test won by 180-runs at Melbourne (Australia won by 180 runs). At Sydney Test Australia beat India by 141-runs (India 150 and 261; Australia 552/5d). This series best series in the World of all time.
What was the score of India vs Australia?
Melbourne Test, Gavaskar his a third century Test, Chandrasekhar capturing 6 for 52 in both innings, as India won by 222 runs (India 256 and 343; Australia 213 and 164). This is India’s first victory in Australia.
When was the last time Australia toured India?
This was Australia’s first tour of India in ten years, six months after the dispute with Kerry Packer’s World Series had been settled. India seal six Test match series by 2-0.
Where did Australia win the first two Test matches?
Australia won the first two Test matches at Melbourne (Australia 343 and 351/7d; India 196 and 161) and Sydney (Australia 463 and 401/7d; India 532 and 210). The Sydney Test end at second last over of the match.
The Test series held between the two giant cricket playing nations like India and Australia in the year of 2001 is always considered as one of the most highly contested and best bilateral series in the history of World cricket.
When was the first Test between India and Australia in Kolkata?
Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 15th March, 2001. This day was the beginning of a new era in Indian Cricket. It was a Thursday, and a day for drum beats and celebrations, not just at the Eden Gardens, but across the country.
Why did Australia come to India in 2001?
The Australians came to India on a tour in that year with a view to make a world record for most consecutive wins in Tests. They were unbeaten in 16 matches, before coming to India.
Who was the wicket keeper for India in the 3rd Test?
India made three changes to their side, wicket keeper Sameer Dighe and leg spinner Sairaj Bahutule making their debut and Nilesh Kulkarni the slow left arm spinner making a comeback into the side. Nayan Mongia the regular wicket keeper had to sit out because of an injury.