Scoring a single One Day International (ODI) The century is a highlight of his career; scoring several tons against a power like AustraliaKnown for his ferocious pace and relentless competitive spirit, he is a testament to true batting genius. For decades, the Australian cricket team has faced world-class bowling attacks, making it particularly difficult to find hundreds against them. However, a select group of batsmen have consistently managed to tame the Aussies, with India’s current veteran sensation, Rohit Sharmarecently joining an all-time legend at the top of this elite list.
Rohit Sharma’s iconic century guides India to consolation win
Rohit’s masterclass in Sydney was an unforgettable moment in the third ODI against Australia on October 25, 2025, where he anchored India’s chase with a magnificent, unbeaten knock of 121 runs off 125 balls. This stellar innings, his 33rd ODI century and 50th international ton, was crucial in leading India to a resounding nine-wicket victory as they chased a target of 237 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Partner with Virat Kohli (74*), the veteran opener put together a classic 168-run partnership, silencing the critics, securing a consolation win for India (who lost the series 2-1) and earning him the well-deserved Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
5 players with the most centuries against Australia in ODIs
1) Rohit Sharma (9 centuries)
‘Hitman’ Rohit has cemented his reputation as one of the greatest ODI openers ever, and his performances against Australia are often the most destructive. Rohit’s nine centuries have come at a rapid pace and include his iconic double century (209) in Bengaluru in 2013. His most recent ton, a magnificent unbeaten 121 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25, 2025, was the one that saw him equal the long-standing record of legend, Sachin Tendulkar, demonstrating his mastery over the format and opposition.
2) Sachin Tendulkar (9 centuries)
For years, the gold standard remained Tendulkar. The Master Blaster scored nine ODI centuries against Australia across his illustrious two-decade career. Tendulkar reserved some of his most famous and aggressive innings for the Australian team, including his ‘Desert Storm’ epic in Sharjah. His tally of nine centuries, often achieved against intimidating bowling attacks with names like Shane Warren and Glenn McGrathhighlights its incomparable legacy and its pure consistency.
3) Virat Kohli (8 centuries)
Kohli, often praised as the ‘Chase Master’, is close behind the joint leaders with eight ODI hundreds against Australia. Kohli’s remarkable centuries against the Australians frequently came under pressure during challenging chases, underlining his reputation as one of the most reliable middle-order batsmen of his generation. Their consistent dominance of this rivalry has been a key factor in India’s success against Australia in the last decade.
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4) Desmond Haynes (6 centuries)
Haynes, who represents the golden era of West Indies cricket, occupies a unique place on this list. With six centuries, Haynes proved instrumental in the dominance of the West Indies during the 1980s and early 1990s. Haynes’ aggressive but technically sound batting withstood the best bowling attacks, and his six hundreds are a powerful throwback to a bygone era of ODI cricket.
5) Faf du Plessis (5 centuries)
South African stalwart Du Plessis completes the top five with 5 ODI centuries against the mighty Australians. Du Plessis was known for his tenacity and ability to anchor innings, and often performed under high pressure in tournaments. His five centuries against the Australians confirm his status as a big-match player who excelled against one of South Africa’s main rivals.
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