Highest runs by an Indian player in a Test series in Australia

#4 Sachin Tendulkar: 493 runs (2007-08)

Sachin Tendulkar

A list which talks about the highest run-getter Indian batsmen in a series can be seldom complete without the mention of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.

Sachin was always exceptional against Australia. He scored tons of runs against them, during his career. During the 2007-08 tour of Australia, he was India's highest run-getter. Although India lost the series by 2-1, they competed really well and won their first test match in Perth.

During the series, Sachin scored 493 runs in 8 innings at an outstanding average of 70.42 with two centuries and two fifties.

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#5 Murali Vijay: 482 runs (2014-15)

Murali Vijay played exceptionally well

Murali Vijay is one name in this list which can surprise many. Vijay was in the rich vein of form during the time when India toured Australia in 2014-15.

Vijay was the second highest run-getter for India during the 2014-15 series. Although India lost the series 2-0, Vijay's performance was a silver lining for India. During the series, Vijay scored 482 runs in 8 innings at an average of 60.25 with one century and four fifties.