Top 5 players with most ODI hundreds against Australia ft. Rohit Sharma

Record one One Day International (ODI) Century is a career highlight. He scored several tons against a force like Australiaknown for her fiery speed and relentless competitive spirit, is a testament to true batting genius. For decades, the Australian cricket team has fielded world-class bowling attacks, making hundreds particularly difficult to execute against. However, a select group of batsmen have consistently managed to tame the Australians, with the current veteran Indian sensation, Rohit Sharmaand recently joined an all-time legend at the top of this elite list.

Rohit Sharma’s iconic century leads India to a consolation win

Rohit’s masterclass in Sydney was a memorable moment in the third ODI against Australia on October 25, 2025, as he anchored India’s chase with a brilliant unbeaten knock of 121 off 125 balls. This stellar innings, his 33rd ODI century and 50th international ton, was crucial in guiding India to a crushing nine-wicket win while chasing a target of 237 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Partnership with Virat Kohli (74*), the veteran opener produced an old-fashioned 168-run partnership, silencing the critics, securing a consolation win for India (who lost the series 2-1), and receiving 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 best ODI openers in history, with his performances against Australia often being his most devastating. Rohit’s nine centuries have gone by at a rapid pace, including his famous ‘double century’ (209) in Bengaluru in 2013. It was his last ton – a brilliant unbeaten 121 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25, 2025 – that saw him equal the long-standing record held by the legend, Sachin Tendulkar, demonstrating his mastery of the form and competition.

2) Sachin Tendulkar (9 centuries)

For years, the gold standard remained Tendulkar. The Master Blaster scored nine ODI centuries against Australia during his career spanning two decades. Tendulkar has reserved some of his most famous and aggressive innings for the Australian side, including his epic ton ‘Desert Storm’ in Sharjah. His tally of nine centuries was often achieved against fearsome bowling attacks with names like Shane Warne and Glenn McGrathhighlights his unparalleled heritage and absolute consistency.

3) Virat Kohli (8 centuries)

Kohli, who is often lauded as a ‘Chase Master’ sits closely behind the joint leaders with eight ODI hundreds against Australia. Kohli’s brilliant centuries against the Australians often came under pressure during difficult chases, underscoring his reputation as one of the most reliable batsmen of his generation. His continued dominance in this rivalry has been a major factor in India’s success against Australia in the past decade.

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4) Desmond Haynes (6 centuries)

Haynes represents the golden era of West Indies cricket and holds a unique place in this list. Over the course of six centuries, Haynes proved instrumental in the West Indies’ dominance during the 1980s and early 1990s. Haynes’ aggressive but technically powerful batting has held his own against the best of bowling attacks, and his six hundreds are a solid throwback to a bygone era of ODI cricket.

5) Faf du Plessis (Five Centuries)

South African Du Plessis rounds out the top 5 with 5 ODI centuries against the mighty Aussies. Du Plessis was known for his tenacity and ability to stabilize innings, often performing under high pressure in tournaments. The five centuries he batted against the Australians confirm his status as a top match player and excelled against one of South Africa’s main rivals.

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