5 matches in which two batsmen scored double centuries in the same innings

#4 Ricky Ponting (221) and Michael Clarke (210)

Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke decimated the Indian bowlers

Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke are names that need no introduction. They were both successful captains and the Australian team played fearless cricket under their captaincy, demolishing even the best of the teams.

India visited Australia for a 4-Test series in 2012. The hosts humiliated the visitors and clinched the series 3-0 after the first three Tests. The final Test in Adelaide was just dead rubber. Ponting and Clarke, who had been brilliant throughout the series, continued their dominance and decimated the Indian bowlers.

After losing 3 early wickets for just 84 runs, Clarke and Ponting added 386 runs for the fourth wicket before the former was dismissed by Umesh Yadav. Clarke scored 210 off just 275 balls and Ponting scored 221 off 404 balls. They combined for 47 boundaries and a solitary six.

The hosts defeated the visitors and finished the series 4-0. Michael Clarke was the Man of the Series for scoring 626 runs in 6 innings at an average of 125.20. Ricky Ponting also had a great series as he amassed 544 runs in 6 innings at an average of 108.80.