Ranking the current Indian batsmen by their Test average in Australia

#6 Parthiv Patel

Average 32, Runs 160, Matches 4, Innings 6, 100s 0, 50s 1, HS 62

Parthiv Patel made some handy contributions during the 2003-04 tour

Parthiv Patel, who made his Test debut in Australia in the successful trip in 2003-04, is back in the Test squad but this time as a backup wicket-keeper.

Patel, who had played some gritty knocks as an 18-year old back then, averages 32 in 6 innings with a best of 62. He can bat up the order in crisis situations as he has often done in the past.

His wicket-keeping and batting experience would definitely be handy for the Indian team to be successful down-under.

#5 KL Rahul

Average 32.5, Runs 130, Matches 2, Innings 4, 100s 1, 50s 0, HS 110

KL Rahul scored his maiden test ton in Australia

KL Rahul is next in this list with an average of 32.5 in 4 innings. Rahul, who had a forgetful debut in the boxing day Test match at Melbourne back in 2014, immediately impressed everyone with a masterful 100 in the next match at Sydney.

Although Rahul is competing for the opener's slot with other two openers, he would be eager to showcase his class when he gets an opportunity and better his overall numbers in Australia.