single scoring One Day International (ODI) Century is career highlight; like scoring tons against powerhouses AustraliaKnown for his blistering pace and relentless competitive spirit, he is a testament to true batting talent. For decades, the Australian cricket team has fielded world-class bowling attacks, making it particularly difficult to score centuries against them. However, a select group of batsmen have consistently managed to tame the Australian team, including India’s current experienced sensation. Rohit SharmaRecently an all-time legend has joined the pinnacle of this exclusive list.
Rohit Sharma’s brilliant century gives India a consolation win
Rohit’s masterclass in Sydney was an unforgettable moment in the 3rd ODI against Australia on October 25, 2025, where he played a brilliant, unbeaten inning of 121 runs off 125 balls to chase down India’s target. This brilliant innings, his 33rd ODI century and 50th international century, was crucial in helping India win by nine wickets while chasing the target of 237 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. partnership with Virat Kohli (74*), the veteran opener stitched a maiden partnership of 168, silencing the critics, securing a consolation win for India (who lost the series 2–1), and earning him deserved Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards.
5 players who scored most centuries in ODI against Australia
1) Rohit Sharma (9 centuries)
‘Hitman’ Rohit has cemented his reputation as one of the finest ODI openers in history, with his performances against Australia often being the most devastating. Rohit’s nine centuries have come at pace and include his iconic double century (209) in Bengaluru in 2013. His most recent century – a brilliant unbeaten 121 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on October 25, 2025 – which saw him equal the long-standing record of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, demonstrated his mastery over 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 in his illustrious two-decade career. Tendulkar reserved some of his most famous and aggressive innings for the Australian team, including his historic ‘Desert Storm’ century in Sharjah. His tally of nine centuries was achieved against often dangerous bowling attacks such as shane warne And glen mcgrathHighlights his unique legacy and sheer continuity.
3)Virat Kohli (8 centuries)
Often praised as the ‘Chase Master’, Kohli jointly tops the list with eight ODI centuries against Australia. Kohli’s remarkable centuries against the Australian team, which often put him under pressure during challenging chases, underline 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 over the last decade.
4) Desmond Haynes (6 centuries)
Representing the golden era of West Indies cricket, Haynes holds a unique place in this list. With six centuries, Haynes played a key role in West Indies’ dominance in the 1980s and early 90s. Haynes’ aggressive but technically solid batting stood up to the best fast bowling attacks, and his six centuries are a powerful throwback to a bygone era of ODI cricket.
5) Faf du Plessis (5 centuries)
South African legend Du Plessis features in the top five with 5 ODI centuries against the mighty Australians. Du Plessis was known for his tenacity and ability to craft an innings, often performing 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 primary rivals.
