6 instances when teams lost despite scoring 500 in the first innings

#1 India beat Australia by 4 wickets, Adelaide, 2003/04 Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rahul Dravid made history for India at Adelaide in 2003

Australia 1^st innings score – 556 all out

One of India’s greatest victories on foreign soil came against Australia at Adelaide during the 2003/04 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. However, no one would have imagined that they would win the match considering the fact that the Aussies scored 556 in their first innings after batting first.

The scenario changed completely when the Indians batted, though, as a brilliant 233 from Rahul Dravid led them a total of 523. Things only got worse for Australia in their 2^nd innings as Ajit Agarkar’s spell of 6 for 41 ensured that the hosts folded up for 196.

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Although India were under constant pressure while chasing 230 for a famous victory, an ice-cool Dravid did a hero turn once again by anchoring the chase with an unbeaten 72. The Indian team emerged victorious by 7 wickets and took an unlikely 1-0 lead in the 4-match series.

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