#2. India vs Australia, 2001
India vs Australia 2001 (Source: Twitter)
In 2001, India scripted one of cricket’s most remarkable comebacks against Steve Waugh’s dominant Australia. With the visitors on a 14-win Test streak, they triumphed in Mumbai, extending it to 15. In Kolkata’s second Test, Australia enforced a follow-on after a commanding performance, seemingly sealing the series. Yet destiny intervened.
VVS Laxman’s majestic 281 and Rahul Dravid‘s resilient 180 orchestrated a miraculous turnaround, resulting in India’s victory by 171 runs. This historic win not only halted Australia’s streak but also set the stage for India’s comeback. Clinching the tense third Test in Chennai by two wickets, India sealed a 2-1 series win, marking one of their greatest come-from-behind triumphs.
