Scoring runs against Australia is not a piece of a cakewalk as it is quite a hectic task. Aussies have had quality bowlers over the years who have often ruffled the batsmen’s feathers with top-tier bowling spells.
The batters need to possess a truckload of concentration, focus and sheer will in order to get the better of the Aussies. We have often witnessed some batters prevailing over the Aussies by scoring runs but at the expense of being on the losing side.
Now, in this article, we will take a look at the four players who scored the most runs against Australia in One-Day Internationals but in losing causes.
1. Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar has enjoyed scoring runs against Australia during the playing days of his cricketing career. The Little Master comes first on the list of essaying most runs against Australia in ODIs but in a losing cause. He has aggregated 1484 runs to his name against the Aussies.
2. Kumar Sangakkara
Kumar Sangakkara who is widely recognized as one of the greatest batsmen of all time comes next on the list of essaying the most runs against Australia in ODIs albeit in a losing cause. The former Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batsman scored 1098 runs against the Aussies during the playing days of his career.
3. Rohit Sharma
Indian captain Rohit Sharma also loves playing against the Men in Yellow. Hitman scored as many as 1007 runs against them in ODIs but in a losing cause.
4. Virat Kohli
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli comes fourth on the list in terms of aggregating the most runs against the Aussies in a losing cause. Virat Kohli has accumulated as many as 1001 runs to his name.
Most runs against Australia in Lost matches
1484 – Sachin Tendulkar
1098 – Kumar Sangakkara
1007 – Rohit Sharma*
1001 – Virat Kohli*#INDvAUS | #ViratKohli | #RohitSharma— Cricbaba (@thecricbaba) March 23, 2023
