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Lesser Known Facts about IND VS AUS Cricket

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First Test Series

The first Test series between India and Australia took place in 1947-48, just after India gained independence. Australia won the series 4-0.

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Tied Test

The second Test of the 1986 series in Chennai is famously known as the "Tied Test" because it ended in a rare tie. This was only the second tied Test in the history of cricket.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy 

The Test series between India & Australia is officially called the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, named after former captains Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar.

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Sydney Riot 

In 2008, during a Test match in Sydney, there was a major controversy known as the "Sydney Riot." Indian cricketers accused Australian players of racism, leading to a significant uproar.

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Sachin Tendulkar's 241* 

Sachin Tendulkar's highest Test score of 241* came against Australia in Sydney during the 2003-04 series. It is considered one of his finest innings.

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Harbhajan-Symonds Incident 

The 2007-08 series saw a major controversy when Harbhajan Singh was accused of racially abusing Andrew Symonds.

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First Indian Test Victory 

India achieved its first-ever Test victory against Australia in 1959 at Kanpur. India won by an innings and 119 runs.

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Virat Kohli's Records 

Virat Kohli holds several records in India-Australia matches, including the most centuries (8) by an Indian batsman against Australia in ODIs and the highest individual score (254*) by an Indian in Australia in Tests.

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