Australian captain Steve Smith crossed 1000 runs against India in the 1st test match at Pune. It was Steve Smith’s 109 runs in the 2nd innings that propelled Australia’s lead to 440. The No.1 batsman showed why he is the best batsman of this young generation. His innings was of pure class and he is always a delight to watch.

Here is the list of Australia’s batsmen who have scored 1000 and more runs against India –

1. Ricky Pointing – The former Australian captain is the all time great for his team. He loved playing against India and that’s why he has scored most runs amongst the Australians. In 29 matches, Pointing scored 2555 runs at an average of 54.36 with 8 hundreds and 12 fifties. His best score against India was 257.

2. Michel Clarke - He made his debut in 2004 in Bangalore. He is the 2nd highest run scorer for Australia against India. He has scored 2049 runs with an average of 53.92. He scored 6 fifties and 7 hundreds against India. His 329 not out is the highest score.

3. Matthew Hayden – The stylish Aussie batsman scored 1888 runs from 18 matches. He averages 59.00 and has 6 hundreds and 8 fifties to his name. His highest score against India is 203.

4. Allan Border – The former captain of Australia played 20 matches and scored 1567 runs at an average of 52.23. He scored 4 hundreds and 9 fifties. His 153 is the highest score against India.

5. Steve Waugh – Australia’s most successful captains in the history, played 18 matches and scored 1090 with an average 41.92. He scored 2 hundreds and 5 fifties to his name. His best score against India was 150.

6. Mike Hussey – Australia’s most dependable batsman, Hussey was named as Mr. Consistent and Mr. Cricket for his mind blowing knocks. Against India, he played 14 test matches and he scored 1078 at an average of 49.00. He hit 3 centuries and 4 half centuries. His highest score against India was 150 not out.

7. Simon Katich - Probably the best Australian opening batsman with Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer, Simon Kaitch contributed immensely in Australia’s success. However, his knocks were overshadow by the like of Pointing, Hayden, Hussey, Clarke and many more. He played good cricket against India too. In 14 matches, he scored 1088 runs at an average of 47.30. he scored 2 centuries and 6 half centuries. His best score against India was 125.

8. Justin Langer – The best opening partner to Matthew Hayden and Simon Kaitch. His great innings have gone unnoticed. Justin Langer was a good test player. Against India he played 14 test matches and scored 1047 runs at an average of 40.26 with 3 hundreds and 4 half centuries. His best score against India was 223 runs.

9. Steve Smith - The current Australian captain has made the latest entry into this list. He took only 8 test matches and 14 innings to reach this milestone. The No.1 batsman has scored 1066 runs till now. Against India, he averages 88.83 with 5 hundreds and 3 half centuries. His best and highest score against India is 192 runs.