India's 5 biggest defeats under Rahul Dravid's captaincy

#3 Against Australia in Mohali (2006 Champions Trophy)

Dravid's troops were knocked out of the Champions Trophy by eventual champions Australia

When the 2006 edition of the Champions Trophy began, Australia were intent on adding the missing trophy to their swelling cabinet of cups. However, their ambitions took a beating as defending champions West Indies shocked them with a 10-run heist in Mumbai. India, who had begun their campaign with a relatively comfortable victory against England, also suffered a setback against the men from the Caribbean.

With Australia brushing England aside in Jaipur, their clash against India became a virtual quarter-final for both teams. On the traditionally seam-conducive surface in Mohali, the hosts decided to bat first. However, Glenn McGrath kept their batsmen on a tight leash right throughout his impeccable spell. During certain moments, it appeared as if Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid had exchanged roles. Nevertheless, the 'Men in Blue' could only reach an inadequate total.

Chasing 250 for a place in the last four, Australia were powered by half-centuries from Shane Watson, Ricky Ponting and Damien Martyn. The latter remained unbeaten to guide his team to a comprehensive victory. The Aussies would go on to lift the Champions Trophy for the first time in their history.

Brief Scores: India - 249/8 from 50 overs (Virender Sehwag 65, Rahul Dravid 52, Glenn McGrath 2/34); Australia - 252/4 from 45.4 overs (Damien Martyn 73*, Ricky Ponting 58, Sreesanth 2/43)

Result - Australia won by six wickets with 26 balls to spare