The first Test match between India and Australia was played on November 28,1947 in Brisbane. Over the years, multiple batters and bowlers have stood out in the series, with the rivalry gaining new intensity in the 21st century.
In Test-cricket history between India and Australia, the highest number of runs have been scored by India’s legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar. The Little Master has scored 3630 runs in 74 innings from 39 matches at an average of 55. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting ranks second on the list with 2555 runs in 51 innings from 29 matches at an average of 54.36.
There are six Indian batters in the first 10 positions on this list, which includes many legendary batters like Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar, while the Australian camp includes great players like Ricky Ponting and Steve Smith.
Ahead of the 2024 BGT, Steve Smith and Virat Kohli have amassed the exact same number of runs - 2042.
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | 100 | 50 |
| Sachin Tendulkar (IND) | 1991-2013 | 39 | 74 | 3630 | 241* | 55.00 | 11 | 16 |
| Ricky Ponting (AUS) | 1996-2012 | 29 | 51 | 2555 | 257 | 54.36 | 8 | 12 |
| VVS Laxman (IND) | 1998-2012 | 29 | 54 | 2434 | 281 | 49.67 | 6 | 12 |
| Rahul Dravid (IND) | 1996-2012 | 32 | 60 | 2143 | 233 | 39.68 | 2 | 13 |
| Chesteshwar Pujara (IND) | 2010-2023 | 25 | 45 | 2074 | 204 | 49.38 | 5 | 11 |
| Michael Clarke (AUS) | 2004-2014 | 22 | 40 | 2049 | 329* | 53.92 | 7 | 6 |
| Steven Smith (AUS) | 2013-2023 | 19 | 37 | 2042 | 192 | 65.87 | 9 | 5 |
| Virat Kohli (IND) | 2011-2023 | 25 | 44 | 2042 | 186 | 47.48 | 8 | 5 |
| Matthew Hayden (AUS) | 2001-2008 | 18 | 35 | 1888 | 203 | 59.00 | 6 | 8 |
| Virender Sehwag (IND) | 2003-2013 | 22 | 43 | 1738 | 195 | 41.38 | 3 | 9 |
FAQs on Most runs in India vs Australia Tests
A. The first Test match between India and Australia was played on 28 November 1947 in Brisbane.
A. Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has the most runs in Tests between India and Australia. He has scored 3630 runs in 74 innings of 39 matches.
A. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has scored the most runs for Australia against India in Test format.
A. Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar have scored 1567 and 1550 runs respectively in Australia vs India Test series known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
A. In the first Test match played between India and Australia, the captain of the Indian team was captained by Lala Amarnath and the captain of Australia was Donald Bradman.
