Top 5 Highest Individual Test Scores by Australians in Asia ft. Usman Khawaja

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Australia is known for producing some of the finest Test cricket players in the world. The country has a strong history in the longest format of the game, with batsmen like Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, and Steve Smith making their mark, especially in home conditions.

However, when it comes to playing in Asia, the challenges are different. Batting in Asia requires a different set of skills, with spin-heavy pitches and hot, humid weather often testing players to the limit. Despite these challenges, many Australian batters have delivered some exceptional performances.

Here’s a look at five Australian batters who have scored double centuries in Asia.

1. Mark Taylor – 334 vs Pakistan, 1998*

In 1998, former Australian captain Mark Taylor made history by scoring a triple century against Pakistan in Asian conditions. His unbeaten 334* off 564 balls, which remains his highest score in Test cricket, was a masterclass in patience. This innings made him only the fifth Australian to score a triple century in Test cricket.

2. Greg Chappell – 235 vs Pakistan, 1980

Greg Chappell played a brilliant knock of 235 runs against Pakistan in Faisalabad in 1980, becoming the first Australian to score a double century in Asia. His innings helped Australia post a massive total of 617 runs in the first innings. Chappell’s 235 runs came off 363 balls and included 21 fours.

3. Usman Khawaja – 232 vs Sri Lanka, 2025

Usman Khawaja achieved his historic double century in the 2025 Test series against Sri Lanka in Galle. Khawaja’s impressive 232 runs off 352 balls included 16 fours and one six. This knock helped Australia dominate the first Test, with Khawaja and Steve Smith putting together a massive 266-run partnership for the third wicket. Khawaja’s remarkable innings helped him break out of his lean patch and become the fifth Australian to score a double century in Asia.

4. Dean Jones – 210 vs India, 1986

Dean Jones’ innings of 210 against India in the 1986 Madras Test is one of the most iconic knocks in Australian cricket history. He batted for 330 balls and hit 27 boundaries and 2 sixes. His efforts helped Australia score 574 runs in the first innings, and his double century was only the second by an Australian in Asia at that time.

5. Matthew Hayden – 203 vs India, 2001

Matthew Hayden’s powerful innings of 203 runs against India in Chennai in 2001 helped him join the list of Australians who have scored double centuries in Asia. His 320-ball innings included 15 boundaries and 6 sixes. Hayden’s aggressive knock helped Australia put up a strong total of 391 runs in their innings.

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