5 memorable Indian Test wins against Australia

#5 Mohali 2010

Laxman was once again the thorn in the Australian side

It was the match that made every Australian fan hate VVS Laxman, if they hadn’t already.

Shane Watson’s 126 and Tim Paine’s 92 helped Australia post a total of 428 in the first innings. In reply, India were bundled out for 405 runs.

Zaheer Khan and co. were at their best as they dismissed Australia for 192 which meant India had a target of 216 runs with two days in hand. Ben Hilfenhaus and Doug Bollinger dismantled the Indian batting order, but the stubborn Laxman stood tall.

He batted for 182 minutes watching the wickets fall at the other end. Towards the end he received some support from Ishant Sharma, who put up 81 runs with him for the ninth wicket. Laxman’s 73 not out led India to a magnificent one-wicket victory.