10 best drawn Test matches of the last decade

#8 India v Australia, Ranchi, 2017

Steven Smith and Virat Kohli

The four-Test series between India and Australia earlier this year was a hugely competitive one. India squared the series at Bengaluru after a heavy defeat in the first Test at Pune and everyone was set for another keenly contested game in the 3rd Test at Ranchi.

Australia gained the upper hand when they scored 451 in the 1st innings, thanks to a superb 178 from their captain Steven Smith. However, India responded in kind and, powered by Cheteshwar Pujara's epic 525-ball 202, posted 603 in 210 overs.

They declared on the 4th evening with a lead of 152 and by the end of the 4th day, Australia were reduced to 23-2 in 7.2 overs. A defeat for the visitors looked likely considering the sort of tricks a 5th-day Indian pitch could play and when Smith departed in the 30th over with the scoreboard reading 60-4, the writing seemed to be on the wall.

However, Shaun Marsh (53 off 197) and Peter Handscomb (72 not out off 200) shut India out of the game, ensuring both sides shared the spoils.