Australia vs India – 2001 Kolkata Test (Eden Gardens)

Australia vs India – 2001 Kolkata Test (Eden Gardens)
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Tournament Teams Date Venue Score Results
Australia tour of India Australia vs India 03 November, 2001 Eden Gardens, Kolkata Australia 445 & 212 India 171 & 657/7d India won by 171 runs

One of the greatest comebacks in Test cricket, this match saw India follow on after being bowled out for 171 in response to Australia’s 445.

VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid then produced a historic 376-run partnership, with Laxman scoring 281. India declared at 657/7, setting Australia a target of 384. Harbhajan Singh’s magical spell ensured Australia’s defeat, ending their 16-match unbeaten streak.

Australia vs India – 2001 Kolkata Test (Eden Gardens)
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