Scoring a single One Day International (ODI) century is a highlight of his career; scoring several tons against a powerhouse like Australiaknown for his fiery pace and ruthless competitive spirit, is a testament to true batting genius. For decades, the Australian cricket team has fielded world-class bowling attacks, making hundreds against them extremely difficult to find. However, a select group of batsmen have consistently managed to tame the Aussies, with India’s current veteran sensation, Rohit Sharmarecently 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 an unforgettable moment in the 3rd 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 superb innings, his 33rd ODI century and 50th international ton, was crucial in steering India to an impressive nine-wicket win while chasing a target of 237 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Collaborate with Virat Kohli (74*), the veteran opener put together a vintage partnership of 168 runs that silenced critics, secured a consolation win for India (who lost the series 2-1) and earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
5 players with most centuries against Australia in ODIs
1) Rohit Sharma (9 centuries)
The ‘Hitman’ Rohit has cemented his reputation as one of the best ODI openers in history, with his performances against Australia often being some of the most destructive. Rohit’s nine centuries have come at a rapid pace, including 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 to equal legend Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record, demonstrating his mastery of the format and the opposition.
2) Sachin Tendulkar (9 centuries)
For years, the gold standard remained Tendulkar. The Master Blaster scored nine ODI centuries against Australia during his illustrious career spanning two decades. Tendulkar reserved some of his most famous and aggressive innings for the Australian side, including his epic ‘Desert Storm’ ton in Sharjah. His tally of nine centuries, often achieved against intimidating bowling attacks with names like Shane Warne And Glenn McGrathhighlights its unparalleled legacy and sheer consistency.
3) Virat Kohli (8 centuries)
Kohli, often hailed as the ‘Chase Master’, is right behind the joint leaders with eight ODI hundreds against Australia. Kohli’s remarkable centuries against the Aussies regularly came under pressure during challenging chases, underlining his reputation as one of the most reliable middle-order batsmen of his generation. His consistent dominance of this rivalry has been a key factor in India’s success against Australia over the past decade.
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4) Desmond Haynes (6 centuries)
Haynes represents the golden age of West Indian cricket and occupies a unique place on this list. With six centuries, Haynes proved to have played an important role in the dominance of the West Indies in the 1980s and early 1990s. Haynes’ aggressive but technically solid batting stood up to top-pace 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 rounds out the top five with five ODI centuries against the mighty Australians. Du Plessis was known for his tenacity and ability to anchor an innings, often performing under high pressure in tournaments. His five centuries against the Aussies cement his status as a big-match player who excelled against one of South Africa’s main rivals.
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