List of Australia Test cricket records against Pakistan
This is a list of Australian Test cricket records against Pakistan. It is based on the List of Australia Test cricket records, but concentrates solely on records dealing with the Australian Test cricket team, and any cricketers who have played for that team, against the Pakistan Test cricket team. Australia played its first recognised Test cricket match against Pakistan in October 1956, and the records listed here date from that time.
Listing criteria
In general the top ten are listed in each category (except when there is a tie for the last place among the ten, when all the tied record holders are noted).
Listing notation
Team Notation
- (300-3) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets and the innings was closed, either due to a successful run chase or if no playing time remained.
- (300-3 d) indicates that a team scored 300 runs for three wickets, and declared its innings closed.
- (300) indicates that a team scored 300 runs and was all out, either by losing all ten wickets or by having one or more batsmen unable to bat and losing the remaining wickets.
Batting Notation
- (100) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was out.
- (100*) indicates that a batsman scored 100 runs and was not out.
Bowling Notation
- (5-100) indicates that a bowler has captured 5 wickets while giving away 100 runs.
Currently playing
- Record holders who are currently playing Test cricket (i.e. their record details listed could change) are shown in bold
Team records
Team wins, losses, ties, and draws
Matches played
Team | 1st Test | Matches | Won | Lost | Drawn | Tied | % Won |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Oct 1956 | 59 | 28 | 14 | 17 | 0 | 47.45 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 26 August 2015. |
Highest scores (Innings)
Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 617 | ![]() | Faisalabad | 1979-80 |
2 | 599-4d | ![]() | Peshawar | 1998-99 |
3 | 585 | ![]() | Adelaide | 1972-73 |
4 | 575 | ![]() | Brisbane | 1999-2000 |
5 | 568 | ![]() | Sydney | 2004-05 |
6 | 555 | ![]() | Melbourne | 1983-84 |
7 | 521-9d | ![]() | Rawalpindi | 1994-95 |
8 | 519-8d | ![]() | Hobart | 2009-10 |
9 | 517-8d | ![]() | Melbourne | 1976-77 |
10 | 513 | ![]() | Rawalpindi | 1998-99 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Lowest scores (Innings)
Rank | Score | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 80 | ![]() | Karachi | 1956-57 |
2 | 88 | ![]() | Headingley (neutral) | 2010 |
3 | 116 | ![]() | Karachi | 1988-89 |
4 | 125 | ![]() | Melbourne | 1981-82 |
5 | 127 | ![]() | Colombo (neutral) | 2002-03 |
127 | ![]() | Sydney | 2009-10 | |
7 | 140 | ![]() | Karachi | 1979-80 |
8 | 165 | ![]() | Karachi | 1989-90 |
9 | 168 | ![]() | Melbourne | 1978-79 |
168 | ![]() | Faisalabad | 1982-83 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Greatest win margins (by innings)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Innings and 198 runs | ![]() ![]() | Sharjah (neutral) | 2002-03 |
2 | Innings and 126 runs | ![]() ![]() | Brisbane | 1995-96 |
3 | Innings and 114 runs | ![]() ![]() | Adelaide | 1972-23 |
4 | Innings and 99 runs | ![]() ![]() | Rawalpindi | 1998-99 |
5 | Innings and 20 runs | ![]() ![]() | Perth | 1999-2000 |
Innings and 20 runs | ![]() ![]() | Sharjah (neutral) | 2002-03 | |
7 | Innings and 9 runs | ![]() ![]() | Perth | 1983-84 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. Note: Australia has only beaten Pakistan by an innings in Test cricket on 7 occasions. |
Greatest win margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 10 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Brisbane | 1981-82 |
10 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 1983-84 | |
10 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Brisbane | 1999-2000 | |
4 | 9 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 2004-05 |
9 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 2004-05 | |
6 | 8 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Dacca | 1959-60 |
7 | 7 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Lahore | 1959-60 |
7 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Perth | 1979-80 | |
9 | 4 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Hobart | 1999-2000 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. Note: Australia has only beaten Pakistan by a wicket margin in Test cricket on 9 occasions. |
Greatest win margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 491 runs | ![]() ![]() | Perth | 2004-05 |
2 | 348 runs | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 1976-77 |
3 | 286 runs | ![]() ![]() | Perth | 1981-82 |
4 | 231 runs | ![]() ![]() | Hobart | 2009-10 |
5 | 170 runs | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 2009-10 |
6 | 155 runs | ![]() ![]() | Hobart | 1995-96 |
7 | 150 runs | ![]() ![]() | Lord's (neutral) | 2010 |
8 | 92 runs | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 1972-73 |
92 runs | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 1989-90 | |
10 | 52 runs | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 1972-73 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Narrowest win margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Hobart | 1999-2000 |
2 | 7 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Lahore | 1959-60 |
7 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Perth | 1979-80 | |
4 | 8 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Dacca | 1959-60 |
5 | 9 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 2004-05 |
9 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 2004-05 | |
7 | 10 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Brisbane | 1981-82 |
10 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 1983-84 | |
10 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Brisbane | 1999-2000 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. Note: Australia has only beaten Pakistan by a wicket margin in Test cricket on 9 occasions. |
Narrowest win margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 36 runs | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 2009-10 |
2 | 41 runs | ![]() ![]() | Colombo (neutral) | 2002-03 |
3 | 52 runs | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 1972-73 |
4 | 92 runs | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 1972-73 |
92 runs | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 1989-90 | |
6 | 150 runs | ![]() ![]() | Lord's (neutral) | 2010 |
7 | 155 runs | ![]() ![]() | Hobart | 1995-96 |
8 | 170 runs | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 2009-10 |
9 | 231 runs | ![]() ![]() | Hobart | 2009-10 |
10 | 286 runs | ![]() ![]() | Perth | 1981-82 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Greatest loss margins (by innings)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Innings and 188 runs | ![]() ![]() | Karachi | 1988-89 |
2 | Innings and 182 runs | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 1981-82 |
3 | Innings and 3 runs | ![]() ![]() | Faisalabad | 1982-83 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015.
Note: Pakistan has only beaten Australia by an innings in Test cricket on 3 occasions. |
Greatest loss margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 9 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Karachi | 1956-57 |
9 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Karachi | 1982-83 | |
9 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Lahore | 1982-83 | |
4 | 8 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 1976-77 |
5 | 7 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Karachi | 1979-80 |
6 | 3 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Headingley (neutral) | 2010 |
7 | 1 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Karachi | 1994-95 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015.
Note: Pakistan has only beaten Australia by a wickets margin in Test cricket on 7 occasions. |
Greatest loss margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | By 356 runs | ![]() ![]() | Abu Dhabi (neutral) | 2014-15 |
2 | By 221 runs | ![]() ![]() | Dubai (neutral) | 2014-15 |
3 | By 74 runs | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 1995-96 |
4 | By 71 runs | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 1978-79 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015.
Note: Pakistan has only beaten Australia by a run margin in Test cricket on 4 occasions. |
Narrowest loss margins (by wickets)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Karachi | 1994-95 |
2 | 3 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Headingley (neutral) | 2010 |
3 | 7 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Karachi | 1979-80 |
4 | 8 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 1976-77 |
5 | 9 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Karachi | 1956-57 |
9 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Karachi | 1982-83 | |
9 wickets | ![]() ![]() | Lahore | 1982-83 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015.
Note: Pakistan has only beaten Australia by a wickets margin in Test cricket on 7 occasions. |
Narrowest loss margins (by runs)
Rank | Margin | Teams | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | By 71 runs | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 1978-79 |
2 | By 74 runs | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 1995-96 |
3 | By 221 runs | ![]() ![]() | Dubai (neutral) | 2014-15 |
4 | By 356 runs | ![]() ![]() | Abu Dhabi (neutral) | 2014-15 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015.
Note: Pakistan has only beaten Australia by a run margin in Test cricket on 4 occasions. |
Individual records
Individual records (appearances)
Most career matches
Rank | Appearances | Player | Span |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 22 | Allan Border | 1979-1990 |
2 | 20 | Rod Marsh | 1972-1984 |
20 | Steve Waugh | 1988-2002 | |
4 | 17 | Greg Chappell | 1972-1984 |
17 | Dennis Lillee | 1972-1984 | |
17 | Glenn McGrath | 1994-2005 | |
7 | 16 | Kim Hughes | 1979-1984 |
8 | 15 | Ricky Ponting | 1998-2010 |
15 | Shane Warne | 1994-2005 | |
15 | Mark Waugh | 1993-2005 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Individual records (batting)
Highest individual score
Rank | Runs | Player | Match | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 334* | Mark Taylor | ![]() ![]() | Peshawar | 1998-99 |
2 | 268 | Graham Yallop | ![]() ![]() | Melbourne | 1983-84 |
3 | 235 | Greg Chappell | ![]() ![]() | Faisalabad | 1979-80 |
4 | 209 | Ricky Ponting | ![]() ![]() | Hobart | 2009-10 |
5 | 207 | Ricky Ponting | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 2004-05 |
6 | 201 | Greg Chappell | ![]() ![]() | Brisbane | 1981-82 |
7 | 197 | Ricky Ponting | ![]() ![]() | Perth | 1999-2000 |
8 | 196 | Ian Chappell | ![]() ![]() | Adelaide | 1972-73 |
9 | 191 | Justin Langer | ![]() ![]() | Perth | 2004-05 |
10 | 182 | Greg Chappell | ![]() ![]() | Sydney | 1983-84 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Most career runs
Rank | Runs | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1666 | Alan Border | 22 | 36 | 59.50 |
2 | 1581 | Greg Chappell | 17 | 27 | 63.24 |
3 | 1537 | Ricky Ponting | 15 | 26 | 66.82 |
4 | 1347 | Mark Taylor | 12 | 20 | 79.23 |
5 | 1139 | Justin Langer | 13 | 20 | 56.95 |
6 | 1016 | Kim Hughes | 16 | 25 | 40.64 |
7 | 946 | Michael Slater | 12 | 20 | 49.78 |
8 | 934 | Steve Waugh | 20 | 30 | 34.59 |
9 | 933 | Mark Waugh | 15 | 22 | 42.40 |
10 | 882 | Graham Yallop | 10 | 15 | 58.80 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Most career 50+ scores
Rank | 50+s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 14 | Alan Border | 22 | 36 | 59.50 |
2 | 12 | Mark Taylor | 12 | 20 | 79.23 |
12 | Greg Chappell | 17 | 27 | 63.24 | |
4 | 11 | Ricky Ponting | 15 | 26 | 66.82 |
5 | 10 | Justin Langer | 13 | 20 | 56.95 |
6 | 9 | Mark Waugh | 15 | 22 | 42.40 |
9 | Kim Hughes | 16 | 25 | 40.64 | |
8 | 7 | Michael Slater | 12 | 20 | 49.78 |
9 | 6 | Steve Waugh | 20 | 30 | 34.59 |
10 | 5 | Adam Gilchrist | 9 | 12 | 68.44 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Most career 100s
Rank | 100s | Player | Matches | Innings | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 6 | Greg Chappell | 17 | 27 | 63.24 |
6 | Alan Border | 22 | 36 | 59.50 | |
3 | 5 | Ricky Ponting | 15 | 26 | 66.82 |
4 | 4 | Mark Taylor | 12 | 20 | 79.23 |
4 | Justin Langer | 13 | 20 | 56.95 | |
6 | 3 | Graham Yallop | 10 | 15 | 58.80 |
3 | Michael Slater | 12 | 20 | 49.78 | |
3 | Mark Waugh | 15 | 22 | 42.40 | |
3 | Steve Waugh | 20 | 30 | 34.59 | |
10 | 2 | Bob Simpson | 2 | 4 | 79.00 |
2 | Damien Martyn | 6 | 8 | 61.57 | |
2 | Dean Jones | 6 | 10 | 36.37 | |
2 | Adam Gilchrist | 9 | 12 | 68.44 | |
2 | Kim Hughes | 16 | 25 | 40.64 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Individual records (bowling)
Most career wickets
Rank | Wickets | Player | Matches | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 90 | Shane Warne | 15 | 20.17 |
2 | 80 | Glenn McGrath | 17 | 21.70 |
3 | 71 | Dennis Lillee | 17 | 30.43 |
4 | 33 | Geoff Lawson | 8 | 26.72 |
5 | 29 | Damien Fleming | 6 | 25.58 |
6 | 25 | Carl Rackemann | 6 | 16.69 |
7 | 23 | Stuart MacGill | 4 | 25.30 |
23 | Terry Alderman | 6 | 26.34 | |
9 | 21 | Bruce Yardley | 16 | 33.42 |
21 | Mitchell Johnson | 7 | 33.42 | |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Best Bowling In An Innings
Rank | Figures | Player | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 8/24 | Glenn McGrath | ![]() | Perth | 2004-05 |
2 | 8/59 | Ashley Mallett | ![]() | Adelaide | 1972-73 |
3 | 7/23 | Shane Warne | ![]() | Brisbane | 1995-96 |
4 | 7/75 | Lindsay Kline | ![]() | Lahore | 1959-60 |
5 | 7/87 | Ray Bright | ![]() | Karachi | 1979-80 |
6 | 7/94 | Shane Warne | ![]() | Colombo (neutral) | 2002-03 |
7 | 7/187 | Bruce Yardley | ![]() | Melbourne | 1981-82 |
8 | 6/15 | Max Walker | ![]() | Sydney | 1972-73 |
9 | 6/33 | Shane Watson | ![]() | Headingley (neutral) | 2010 |
10 | 6/42 | Ken Mackay | ![]() | Dacca | 1988-89 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Most career 5-wickets-in-an-innings
Rank | 5s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBI | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 6 | Shane Warne | 15 | 90 | 7/23 | 20.17 |
2 | 5 | Dennis Lillee | 17 | 71 | 6/82 | 30.43 |
3 | 3 | Glenn McGrath | 17 | 80 | 8/24 | 21.70 |
4 | 2 | Nathan Hauritz | 3 | 18 | 5/153 | 23.05 |
2 | Stuart MacGill | 4 | 23 | 5/66 | 25.30 | |
2 | Carl Rackemann | 5 | 26 | 6/86 | 16.69 | |
2 | Ray Bright | 5 | 18 | 7/87 | 31.72 | |
2 | Terry Alderman | 6 | 23 | 5/65 | 26.34 | |
2 | Bruce Yardley | 6 | 21 | 7/187 | 33.42 | |
2 | Shane Watson | 6 | 17 | 6/33 | 17.76 | |
2 | Geoff Lawson | 8 | 33 | 5/49 | 26.72 | |
BBI - Best Bowling in an Innings. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Most career 10-wickets-in-a-match
Rank | 10s | Player | Matches | Wickets | BBM | Average |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 2 | Shane Warne | 15 | 90 | 11/77 | 20.17 |
2 | 1 | Carl Rackemann | 5 | 26 | 11/118 | 16.69 |
1 | Ray Bright | 5 | 18 | 10/111 | 31.72 | |
1 | Dennis Lillee | 17 | 71 | 10/135 | 30.43 | |
BBM - Best Bowling in a Match. Note: only four Australians have taken 10 wickets in a Test match against Pakistan. Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Individual records (fielding)
Most dismissals in Test career (wicketkeeper)
Rank | Dismissals | Player | Caught | Stumped | Matches | Innings |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 68 | Rod Marsh | 66 | 2 | 20 | 35 |
2 | 45 | Ian Healy | 42 | 3 | 14 | 25 |
3 | 38 | Adam Gilchrist | 34 | 4 | 9 | 18 |
4 | 21 | Brad Haddin | 19 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
5 | 17 | Wally Grout | 13 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
6 | 14 | Kevin Wright | 14 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
7 | 12 | Tim Paine | 11 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
8 | 6 | Tim Paine | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
9 | 4 | Barry Jarman | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
10 | 3 | Gil Langley | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Most catches in Test career (non-wicketkeeper)
Rank | Catches | Player | Matches |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 23 | Mark Waugh | 15 |
2 | 22 | Greg Chappell | 17 |
22 | Allan Border | 22 | |
4 | 20 | Mark Taylor | 12 |
5 | 17 | David Boon | 11 |
6 | 16 | Ricky Ponting | 15 |
7 | 14 | Steve Waugh | 20 |
8 | 13 | Shane Warne | 15 |
9 | 11 | Glenn McGrath | 17 |
10 | 10 | Michael Clarke | 10 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Partnership records
Highest wicket partnerships
Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st wicket | 269 | Greg Blewett & Michael Slater | ![]() | Brisbane | 1999-2000 |
2nd wicket | 279 | Justin Langer & Mark Taylor | ![]() | Peshawar | 1998-99 |
3rd wicket | 203 | Kim Hughes & Graham Yallop | ![]() | Melbourne | 1983-84 |
4th wicket | 352 | Michael Clarke & Ricky Ponting | ![]() | Hobart | 2009-10 |
5th wicket | 327 | Justin Langer & Ricky Ponting | ![]() | Perth | 1999-2000 |
6th wicket | 238 | Justin Langer & Adam Gilchrist | ![]() | Hobart | 1999-2000 |
7th wicket | 185 | Greg Matthews & Graham Yallop | ![]() | Melbourne | 1983-84 |
8th wicket | 117 | Gary Cosier & Kerry O'Keeffe | ![]() | Melbourne | 1976-77 |
9th wicket | 123 | Mike Hussey & Peter Siddle | ![]() | Sydney | 2009-10 |
10th wicket | 86 | Shane Warne & Scott Muller | ![]() | Brisbane | 1999-2000 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
Highest partnerships by runs
Rank | Partnership | Runs | Players | Opposition | Venue | Season |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 4th wicket | 352 | Michael Clarke & Ricky Ponting | ![]() | Hobart | 2009-10 |
2 | 5th wicket | 327 | Justin Langer & Ricky Ponting | ![]() | Perth | 1999-2000 |
3 | 2nd wicket | 279 | Justin Langer & Mark Taylor | ![]() | Peshawar | 1998-99 |
4 | 2nd wicket | 259 | Wayne B. Phillips & Graham Yallop | ![]() | Perth | 1983-84 |
5 | 6th wicket | 238 | Justin Langer & Adam Gilchrist | ![]() | Hobart | 1999-2000 |
6 | 2nd wicket | 233 | Paul Sheahan & John Benaud | ![]() | Melbourne | 1972-73 |
7 | 4th wicket | 217 | Greg Chappell & Graham Yallop | ![]() | Faisalabad | 1979-80 |
8 | 3rd wicket | 203 | Kim Hughes & Graham Yallop | ![]() | Melbourne | 1983-84 |
9 | 4th wicket | 198 | Michael Slater & Steve Waugh | ![]() | Rawalpindi | 1998-99 |
10 | 2nd wicket | 191 | Simon Katich & Ricky Ponting | ![]() | Hobart | 2009-10 |
Source: Cricinfo. Last updated: 9 September 2015. |
See also
- Portal:Cricket
- Cricket statistics
- List of Test cricket records
- List of Australia Test cricket records