5 times an Indian batsman scored more than 50% of the team's total outside the subcontinent

2 VVS Laxman 167 v Australia at Sydney, 2000

VVS Laxman during his memorable knock at Sydney.

The 1999-00 tour of Australia proved to be a bit of a nightmare for India as they were blanked 3-0 by the best team in the world. However, on the day the series ended VVS Laxman played the innings of the series to restore some pride for the visitors as they slumped an innings defeat at Sydney.

India had been shot out for 150 in their first innings and after Australia declared at 552 for 5, it seemed like a matter of time before they were going to fold.

They did fold of course but VVS Laxman, who opened the innings played an innings of such supreme quality and attacking verve that the Test is remembered for that innings alone. He played strokes all around the wicket and the Australian bowling attack consisting of McGrath, Lee, Damien Fleming and Shane Warne had no answer to the onslaught.

He hit 27 boundaries in his 167, that came off only 198 deliveries and Laxman recorded a strike rate of 84.34. It was exhilarating stuff but the rest of the team collapsed in a heap. Ganguly's 25 was the next highest score, as India's innings folded for 261. The rest of the team scored only 73 runs and 21 runs came from extras.