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.