AUS vs IND: Top 5 run-getters in ODIs from both teams

India and Australia will be locking horns in a full-fledged three-format series starting November 27. The three-match ODI and T20I series will be followed by a four-match Test series. The two cricketing giants of the world would put their best foot forward to steal all the glory. It is a well-known fact that players from both sides have given their best shot whenever India and Australia have faced each other. In the same light, let’s take a look at the top 5 run-scorers in ODIs from both teams.

5. MS Dhoni

The legendary skipper left the international arena earlier this year but his records will shine bright forever. From 2006 to 2019, MS Dhoni scored 1660 runs in 48 innings against Australia. His highest score is 139 and it came at an average of 44.86 with a strike rate of 80.89. This will be the first time that the Men in Blue will be without the services of Dhoni in Australia.

4. Virat Kohli

The current Indian captain and someone who is popularly known as the run machine, Kohli stands fourth in this list. From 2009 to date, he has played 38 ODIs against Australia and has gathered 1910 runs under his belt. His average is a splendid 54.57 in ODI cricket, with his highest score being 123. Kohli’s strike rate of 96.95 is the highest among all the cricketers on this list.

3. Ricky Ponting

Ponting is another legendary batsman who has walked off the pitch of international cricket but his records are still standing upright. In his tenure from 1992 to 2012, he played 59 ODIs to gather 2164 runs against India. His highest score is an unbeaten innings of 140, and he maintained an average of 40.07 while displaying his heroics.

2. Rohit Sharma

Hitman Rohit Sharma has etched his mark in the list of ODI records as well. After being in action from 2007 to 2020, he has 2208 runs under his pocket in 40 innings that he has played against Australia so far. Rohit played at an impressive average of 61.33, with his highest score being a sensational 209.

1. Sachin Tendulkar

There’s no doubt about the fact that Sachin Tendulkar loved scoring tons of runs against the Aussies. The legendary batsman has bid adieu to the international game but his records are still standing strong. Till date, he holds the record of scoring the most runs against Australia by an Indian batsman. Tendulkar has amassed 3077 runs in 70 ODI innings. From 1991 to 2012, he played at an average of 44.59, with his highest score being 175.