Interesting Indian record of stopping most consecutive wins of Australia in Tests. TWICE

Most consecutive wins of Australia and India record of breaking it TWICE

We all know, when Australia was on their peak in Test cricket, they have created some massive records which still seems unbreakable. Their record of most consecutive test wins is one of those. Australia holds the record of most consecutive test wins. They have won 16 consecutive test matches not once but twice. But do you know, India is the team which stopped Australia 16 matches winning streak on both the times.

First Australian 16 matches winning streak is stopped by Ganguly lead India team when they defeated Australia in the historic Kolkata test match where VVS Laxman scored 281 runs in India’s second inning in year 2001.

Second Australian 16 matches winning streak is stopped by Anil Kumble lead India team when they defeated Australia in the 3rd test at Perth ground after getting 2 consecutive defeats in Melbourne and Sydney in year 2007/08.

First Most consecutive wins of Australia

The infamous Kolkata test and the innings of VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid is written in golden letter in history of cricket books. The partnership of 376 runs between the two in the challenging humidity of Kolkata was a test of endurance and skill, much like a brutal endurance sport. Despite the physical demands, the players displayed exceptional technique and finesse throughout the match.

During the final innings, Australia had to either bat for 75 overs to secure a draw or score 384 runs to win. At tea, with a score of 161 for 3, a draw seemed likely. However, the following session was one of the most intense in Test match history. In just 25 overs, 7 Australian players were out, with 3 of them falling to Sachin Tendulkar’s wrist spin and 4 to the incredible Harbhajan Singh, who had previously taken a hat-trick in the first innings and ended the match with 13 wickets. Even today, if you close your eyes and focus, you can still hear the crowd’s noise from that historic moment.

Second Most consecutive wins of Australia

The Indian team’s 72-run victory at the WACA in Perth is considered one of their greatest Test wins. No overseas team, except for the legendary Caribbean sides, had won in Perth since 1985-86. And after the events that took place in Sydney a fortnight ago, this victory was even more impressive.

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