One-day internationals between India and Australia have always delivered some of the most thrilling and high-scoring encounters in cricket history.

Over the years, several batsmen from both nations have produced explosive innings, with the number of sixes hit often defining their dominance.

At the top of the list is Rohit Sharma, courtesy of his iconic innings in Bengaluru in 2013, which remains unforgettable. Next is Ricky Ponting, followed by two more legends of the game. 

Top Six-Hitters In India Vs Australia ODIs

Rohit smashed 209 runs off 158 balls, including 16 sixes and 12 fours, leading India to a massive total of 383. His extraordinary knock not only set the record for the most sixes in a single ODI innings but also helped India secure a 57-run victory over Australia.

Ricky Ponting played a stellar unbeaten 140 off 121 balls in the 2003 World Cup final in Johannesburg. Ponting struck eight sixes and four fours, effectively crushing India’s title hopes as Australia clinched their third World Cup.

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar features third, with a 100-run innings off 89 balls in Kanpur in 1998. During this golden era of Indian cricket, Sachin hit seven sixes and five fours, steering India to a commanding position and displaying his match-winning prowess.

Ponting appears again in fourth place for his 108-run innings against India in Bengaluru, 2003, where he struck seven sixes, showcasing his consistent ability to dominate Indian bowlers.

Finally, Virat Kohli makes the list with his explosive 100* off 52 balls in Jaipur, 2013, featuring seven sixes and eight fours. Kohli’s strike rate of 192.30 emphasised his aggressive intent and helped India post a formidable total.

These innings highlight the sheer entertainment and competitiveness of India-Australia ODIs, where six-hitting prowess often becomes the defining factor in memorable matches.

Notably, Kohli and Rohit will be back in action against Australia in ODIs in just a few days from now.