5 best Test knocks by Gautam Gambhir

#2 206 vs Australia at Delhi, 2008

Gautam Gambhir’s only double century came against Australia in 2008

The 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy was a special one for the Indian team for a number of reasons. One of them was the exemplary form displayed by opening batsman Gautam Gambhir and the manner in which he dominated the Australian bowlers throughout.

The left-hander scored 463 runs in 3 Tests at a phenomenal average of 77.16 with 2 centuries against his name. It was in this series that Gambhir scored the first and only double century of his career so far in the 3^rd Test at Delhi.

India were tottering at 27 for 2 at one stage but Gautam Gambhir held fort at the other end and forged a couple of big partnerships with Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. When he was eventually dismissed for 206 off 380 deliveries, Team India were in a commanding position at 435 for 4.

The Test ended in a tame draw but Gambhir’s effort received a lot of praise from all quarters.