Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar is the most runs against Australia in ODIs, having scored 3077 runs in 71 matches at an average of 44.59 and a strike rate of 84.71. He is followed by Rohit Sharma (2332 runs), Desmond Haynes (2262 runs), Virat Kohli (2228 runs), and Sir Vivian Richards (2187 runs).
Most runs against Australia
- 3077 – Sachin Tendulkar
- 2332 – Rohit Sharma
- 2262 – Desmond Haynes
- 2228 – Virat Kohli
- 2187 – Sir Vivian Richards
Tendulkar’s record against Australia is even more impressive considering that he played against some of the greatest bowlers of all time, including Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Brett Lee, and Jason Gillespie. He scored 9 centuries and 15 half-centuries against the Aussies, including a match-winning 175 in the 2003 World Cup final.
Rohit Sharma is the only active player in the top 5, and he is still well on course to surpass Tendulkar’s record. He has scored 8 centuries and 8 half-centuries against Australia, and he has even hit a double century against them.
Desmond Haynes was a prolific run-scorer for the West Indies in the 1980s and 1990s. He was particularly good against Australia, scoring 6 centuries and 12 half-centuries against them.
Virat Kohli is one of the best batsmen in the world, and he has a very good record against Australia. He has scored 8 centuries and 11 half-centuries against them, and he is always a threat to score big runs.
Sir Vivian Richards was one of the most destructive batsmen of all time, and he was equally good against all opposition. He scored 5 centuries and 10 half-centuries against Australia, and he was always a crowd-pleaser.
The top 5 batsmen on this list are all legends of the game, and their records against Australia are a testament to their greatness. It will be interesting to see if anyone can surpass Tendulkar’s record in the future.
