The Australian cricket team is unarguably one of the best teams in any format. The Australian team has produced some of the greatest cricketers, especially in test cricket. Test Cricket is probably toughest format and batting in 4th innings is always considered as toughest job. So, in this article, we will discuss 'Best knocks by Australian batters in 4th Innings of Test Match'.
1. Arthur Morris
Arthur Morris was one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In the away series of 1948, Arthur Morris played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a century in 4th innings. Chasing 404 runs, with the score reaching 57-1, he put together a 301-run partnership with Don Bradman. In his knock, where he spent nearly 5 hours, he smashed 33 boundaries, scoring 182 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
2. Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting, nicknamed Punter, was one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In the away series of 2005, Ponting played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a century in 4th innings. Chasing 423 runs, with the score reaching 264-7, Ponting stitched together a 76-run stand with Shane Warne. In his 275-ball knock, where he spent nearly 7 hours, he smashed 16 boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 156 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
3. Neil Harvey
Neil Harvey was one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy batting in the middle order. In the away series of 1950, Harvey played one of the best knocks of his career against South Africa, smashing a century in 4th innings. Chasing 336 runs, with the score reaching 95-4, Harvey stitched together a 135-run stand with Sam Loxton. In his knock, where he spent nearly 5 hours, he scored 151 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
4. Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist, nicknamed Gilly, was one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy wicketkeeping skills. In the home series of 1999, Gilchrist played one of the best knocks of his career against Pakistan, smashing a century in 4th innings. Chasing 369 runs, with the score reaching 126-5, Gilchrist stitched together a 238-run stand with Justin Langer. In his 163-ball knock, where he spent nearly 4 hours, he smashed 13 boundaries and a gigantic six, scoring 149 runs. Notably, this came in a winning cause.
5. Usman Khawaja
Usman Khawaja is one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In the away series of 2018, Khawaja played one of the best knocks of his career against Pakistan, smashing a century in 4th innings. Chasing 462 runs with the score reaching 87-3, Khawaja stitched together a 132-run stand with Travis Head. In his 302-ball knock, where he spent nearly 9 hours, he smashed 11 boundaries, scoring 141 runs. Notably, this game ended in a draw.
6. Michael Clarke
Michael Clarke, nicknamed Clarkey, was one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In the away series of 2009, Clarke played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a century in 4th innings. Chasing 522 runs, with the score reaching 128-5, Clarke stitched together a 185-run stand with Brad Haddin. In his 227-ball knock, where he spent nearly 5 hours, he smashed 14 boundaries, scoring 136 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
7. Don Bradman
Don Bradman was unarguably one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In the away series of 1930, Bradman played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a century in 4th innings. Chasing 429 runs, with the score reaching 152-3, Bradman stitched together a 77-run stand with Stan McCabe. In his 287-ball knock, where he spent nearly 4 hours, he smashed 10 boundaries, scoring 131 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
8. Keith Stackpole
Keith Stackpole was one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy batting at the top of the order. In the home series of 1971 Stackpole played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a century in 4th innings. Chasing 469 runs, with the score reaching 65-1, Stackpole stitched together a 202-run stand with Ian Chappell. In his 335-ball knock, where he spent nearly 7 hours, he smashed 16 boundaries, scoring 136 runs. Notably, this game ended in a draw.
9. Allan Border
Allan Border, nicknamed AB, was one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy off-spin bowling. In the away series of 1981, Border played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a century in 4th innings. Chasing 506 runs, with the score reaching 206-5, Border stitched together a 90-run stand with Rod Marsh. In his 356-ball knock, where he spent nearly 7 hours, he smashed 17 boundaries, scoring 123 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
10. Michael Hussey
Michael Hussey, nicknamed Mr Cricket, was one of the best players from Australia, with more than handy batting in the middle order. In the away series of 2009, Hussey played one of the best knocks of his career against England, smashing a century in 4th innings. Chasing 546 runs, with the score reaching 90-2, Hussey stitched together a 127-run stand with Ricky Ponting. In his 263-ball knock, where he spent nearly 5 hours, he smashed 14 boundaries, scoring 121 runs. Notably, this came in a losing cause.
