5 unforgettable Gautam Gambhir knocks across the formats

4) 206(380) vs Australia at Delhi (2008)

Against Australia at Delhi

It was the third game of the four-Test match series between hosts India and Australia at Feroz Shah Kotla which turned out to be former skipper, Anil Kumble's last Test match. Kumble opted to bat first on winning the toss as Gambhir opened the innings with Virender Sehwag, who fell very early for just 1 off 2. After Rahul Dravid's (11) dismissal, Gambhir shared A crucial 130-run partnership with Sachin Tendulkar (68 off 126). VVS Laxman complemented the southpaw with a sublime double-century (200* off 301), as the duo shared a partnership of 278 runs for the fourth wicket that took the Indian total past 400.

Eventually, Gambhir was dismissed by Shane Watson for 206(380) and his knock included 26 boundaries and a six. Opening the innings for India, the Delhiite stayed at the crease until the 124th over during his monumental knock at his home-ground. Though the match ended in a draw, India won the four-match Test series 2-0. This phenomenal knock of 206 remains his highest score in Test match cricket!