Indian batters have delivered exceptional performances at the SCG, with iconic Test innings shaping cricket history. The top 5 highest scores include a gritty 172, a stylish 178, a determined 193, a monumental 206, and an iconic 241*. These innings showcase India’s batting brilliance and dominance at Sydney’s historic ground.
5. Sunil Gavaskar – 172 runs, 1986
Sunil Gavaskar delivered a masterclass during the 1985-86 New Year’s Test at Sydney, scoring a resolute 172 off 400 balls. His innings, featuring 19 boundaries, anchored India to an imposing first-innings total of 600/4. Gavaskar’s brilliance not only solidified India’s position but also made him the team’s highest scorer in the match.
4. VVS Laxman – 178 runs, 2004
In the 2003-04 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, VVS Laxman delivered a magnificent knock of 178 runs at the SCG, anchoring India’s innings with style. His 298-ball effort, embellished with 30 boundaries, came during a critical partnership with Sachin Tendulkar. Together, they added 353 runs for the fourth wicket, lifting India to an imposing 705 in the first innings. Laxman’s performance was instrumental in putting India on the front foot, but the match eventually ended in a draw after a tough contest.
3. Cheteshwar Pujara- 193 runs, 2019
Cheteshwar Pujara’s stellar knock of 193 runs in the Sydney Test of the 2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy was pivotal for India. Facing 373 balls and hitting 22 boundaries, he anchored India to a massive total of 622 runs. Despite rain delays on days 4 and 5 leading to a draw, Pujara’s heroics secured India’s historic 2-1 series victory—their first-ever Test series win on Australian soil, marking a milestone achievement in Indian cricket history.
2. Ravi Shastri – 206 runs, 1992
Former Indian opener Ravi Shastri showcased brilliance with a 206-run knock in the 1992 Sydney Test, propelling India to 483 after dismissing Australia for 313. His innings, featuring 17 fours and 2 sixes, included a 196-run fifth-wicket partnership with Sachin Tendulkar. The match ended in a draw, earning Shastri the Player of the Match award.
1. Sachin Tendulkar – 241* runs, 2004
Sachin Tendulkar’s 241* in the 2004 Sydney Test remains the highest Test score by an Indian at the SCG. His composed double-century came off 436 balls with 33 fours, powering India to a massive 705 runs in the fourth Test of the 2003/04 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Known for avoiding cover drives throughout this iconic innings, Tendulkar’s masterclass secured him the Player of the Match award. The game concluded in a thrilling draw.