India is all set for the Gabba Test, a venue where they have created amazing memories. The last time Team India played here, they dethroned Australia at what was once known as Australia’s fortress, a title it no longer holds. After India’s historic win, the West Indies also managed to overcome Australia at this ground.
Focusing on India, there have been several contributions from batters who helped the team achieve good scores at this venue. From the recent heroics of Rishabh Pant to the legendary Sunil Gavaskar’s performances in the past, Indian batters have left their mark at the Gabba. But who are the top three Indian batters with the highest scores at this ground? Let’s take a look at the three Indian batters who have scored big at the Gabba.
Highest test scores by Indian batters at the Gabba
| Player | Runs Scored | Year | Result |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 113 | 1977 | India lost by 16 runs. |
| Murali Vijay | 144 | 2014 | India lost by 4 wickets. |
| Saurav Ganguly | 144 | 2003 | Match ended in a draw. |
Over the years, there is no question that many Indian players have performed admirably at this iconic ground. The Gabba, Brisbane, has witnessed several memorable performances by Indian cricketers. While not many players have scored centuries here, a few innings have mattered more than mere hundreds. The innings of Rishabh Pant and Shubman Gill in India’s last outing at the Gabba are still remembered, as they helped the Indian team claim a historic 2-1 series victory.
Going further back, in 1977, Sunil Gavaskar scored a remarkable 113 runs off 264 balls, including 12 boundaries, during the first Test of India’s tour of Australia. Despite his valiant effort, which brought India close to chasing a target of 340, the team fell short by just 16 runs. Decades later, in 2003, former captain Sourav Ganguly delivered a sublime 144 off 196 balls, including 18 boundaries. His innings helped India post 409 runs in response to Australia’s 323 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener, which ended in a draw. In 2014, Murali Vijay’s impressive 144 off 213 balls, featuring 22 boundaries, stood out in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. His knock helped India post a first-innings total of 408, but despite his brilliance, the team lost by four wickets.
In recent times, the dynamics have changed, with India and West Indies being the teams to dethrone Australia at this formidable venue. It will be interesting to see how things unfold this time around.
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