It is quite a contest. Earlier, when it came to the series against Australia, India was not considered the favourite. However, India showed resilience and power during the IND vs AUS first Test itself. The team performed brilliantly in the second innings, scoring 474/6 and declaring, setting a target of 534 runs for Australia, which is the biggest ever for any team in Perth Stadium. Now India has a golden chance to secure the biggest win against Australia. Let’s have a look at India’s biggest wins over Australia by runs.
India’s Biggest Test Wins against Australia
India has secured a lot of impressive victories over Australia in Test cricket. The largest win by runs came in Mohali in 2008, where India beat Australia by a massive 320 runs. This match showed India’s skill in both batting and bowling. Another big victory was in Melbourne in 1977, where India won by 222 runs. The Chennai Test in 1998 also stands out, with India securing a 179-run win. These matches remind us of the fierce rivalry between the two teams.
| Win Margin | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 320 runs | Mohali | 17 Oct 2008 |
| 222 runs | Melbourne | 30 Dec 1977 |
| 179 runs | Chennai | 6 Mar 1998 |
| 172 runs | Nagpur | 6 Nov 2008 |
| 171 runs | Eden Gardens | 11 Mar 2001 |
| 153 runs | Kanpur | 2 Oct 1979 |
India’s biggest wins in Australia (By runs)
India has achieved some victories in Australia. One of their largest wins came in Melbourne on December 30, 1977, when they defeated Australia by a massive 222 runs, setting a high standard early in their cricketing rivalry. Another big was on December 26, 2018, also in Melbourne, where India won by 137 runs, showing thier continued dominance in Test cricket.
| Winning Margin | Venue | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| 222 runs | Melbourne | 30 Dec 1977 |
| 137 runs | Melbourne | 26 Dec 2018 |
| 72 runs | W.A.C.A | 16 Jan 2008 |
| 59 runs | Melbourne | 7 Feb 1981 |
