NEW DELHI: The Indian team is in Australia for the blockbuster Border Gavaskar Trophy starting November 22 in Perth.
Over the years, the rivalry has given fans unforgettable games and fierce battles.
The series produced some incredible victories for India that will remain in the memory.
As we count down to the start of the latest edition of this legendary rivalry, here we take a look at some of the most exciting, thrilling and memorable clashes between the two teams in India and DownUnder.
Calcutta, 2001
The Eden Gardens Test in 2001 in Kolkata was a milestone in Indian cricket history.
India, trailing 1-0 in the series, struggled early in the game.
The team was dismissed for 171 runs in their first innings, allowing Australia to secure a significant lead.
India then enjoyed a remarkable revival, fueled by a memorable partnership between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid.
Their stand of 376 runs, with Laxman scoring 281 and Dravid contributing 180, turned the game in India's favour.
Harbhajan Singh's exceptional bowling performance then restricted Australia to 212 runs in the second innings.
India secured a memorable 171-run win, marking a turning point in the series.
The historic victory set the stage for a series triumph, which India secured with another victory in the Chennai Test.
Brisbane, 2021
The Gabba Test 2021 is one of India's most famous victories Down Under.
Australia's 'fortress' at the Gabba, where they remained unbeaten for 32 years, was finally breached by an inspired Indian team.
On the final day, India chased a challenging target of 328 with Rishabh Pant's unbeaten 89 securing a historic win.
The incredible performance not only secured a memorable victory, but also clinched the series and spectacularly ended Australia's decades of dominance at the Gabba.
Mohali, 2010
At Mohali in 2010, India found themselves in a difficult situation at 124 for 8 while chasing a target of 216.
However, Ishant Sharma showed courage and formed a crucial partnership with VVS Laxman before being dismissed as India were still 11 runs away.
Despite injury, Laxman held firm at the crease while tailender Pragyan Ojha managed to help India to a thrilling one-wicket win.
Laxman's resilience and India's determination in the tense final moments made the game one of the most exciting games ever in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
Adelaide, 2003
India's 2003 Test victory in Adelaide is considered a major success as the visitors defeated a strong Australian team to secure victory.
Australia dominated the first innings, scoring 556 runs. Ricky Ponting led the Australian team scoring 242 runs.
India initially struggled and fell to 85 runs for 4 wickets. Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman then formed a 303-run partnership to bring India back into the game.
Dravid scored 233 runs and Laxman scored 148 runs. Their batting power helped India come close to Australia's first innings score.
Ajit Agarkar then picked up 6 wickets for 41 runs, restricting Australia to just 196.
Dravid again led India's batting line-up in the second innings and scored an unbeaten 72, leading India to a four-wicket win.
Perth, 2008
The 2008 Test victory in Perth was also a significant achievement for India Down Under. The win was particularly important after India lost the first two games of the series.
The WACA pitch in Perth was known for its bounce, making it a challenging venue for visiting teams.
Australia had not lost a Test match at the WACA Grounds for over ten years.
Despite the difficult conditions, India secured a win against Australia within four days.
The victory in Perth was particularly significant for the Indian team after the controversial Sydney Test.
