Top 5 bowling spells by an Indian bowler against Australia in India

#1 Harbhajan Singh 6/133, Chennai, 2001

Harbhajan Singh boasts an impressive record against Australia in Tests

Harbhajan has always been the nemesis of the Kangaroos. Very few Indian fans will forget India’s famous win in 2001 after conceding the follow-on. Rahul Dravid and Laxman were the heroes while batting and Harbhajan Singh was at his best with the ball and delivered a match-winning spell in the second innings.

The series was nicely poised with both teams locked at 1-1 going into the decider at Chennai. Australia, led by Steve Waugh won the toss and chose to bat first. On the flat pitch, the Aussie batsmen plundered runs and ended day one at 326/3. Matthew Hayden was at his belligerent best unbeaten on 147 and hungry for more runs.

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Nobody gave India a chance and thought India should go for a draw now presuming Australia would score around 600. But Harbhajan Singh wreaked havoc with the ball on day 2. It all started with the dismissal of Steve Waugh who was given out for handling the ball. Then Ricky Ponting was stumped off the very next ball for a duck.

Gilchrist too made a solitary run before being trapped plumb in front by the offspinner. Shane Warne, Collin Miller and Jason Gillespie all bagged ducks in an attempt to hit Harbhajan out of the ground. Meanwhile, Hayden completed his maiden double century before being his seventh scalp. Australia collapsed from being 340/3 to 391 all out.

India batted well in their first innings to score to take a lead of 110 runs. Once again, Australia succumbed under pressure and were eventually bowled out for 264 setting India a target of 155 which the hosts achieved with two wickets to spare. As expected Harbhajan was declared Man of the Match for his 15 wickets in the match.