5 Highest Test scores of VVS Laxman

Australia v India - Second Test: Day 4
VVS Laxman will be remembered for his game-winning knocks

#3 178 vs Australia, SCG, 2004

Fourth Test - Australia v India: Day Two
VVS' 178 lifted India's total to 705

India visited Australia for a 4-Test series. The series was tied at one-apiece after three tests and the focus shifted to the final Test. In the fourth Test, Ganguly won the toss and decided to bat first. India were at 194-3 at one stage but the duo of Sachin and Laxman lifted India to a mammoth total of 705-8 before declaring. Sachin scored a double-ton and finished with 241 off 436. Laxman scored 178 off 298 balls accompanied by 30 fours.

In return, Australia were all-out for 474 in the first innings. Simon Katich was the top-scorer with 125. India then batted for the second time and declared at 211-2 setting a target of 443 for the hosts.

Australia scored 357 for the loss of 6 wickets and the match was drawn. Tendulkar won the Man of the Match award for his double-century in the first innings.

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