Test record of current Indian batsmen in Australia

Amidst the talk of Indian team's best opportunity to beat Australia in Australia, there lies a grave concern - the Indian batting. The way Indian batting fared in South Africa and England earlier this year, this concern is not misplaced.

Barring Virat Kohli, none of the Indian batsmen looked assured outside his comfort zone. The rest of the batting has provided an occasional spark, but beyond that their contribution has left a lot to be desired. Indian bowlers have done the job during both these series, but Indian batting's lackluster performance led to the downfall of India.

To capitalize this opportunity of a lifetime against a visibly weak Australian Test line-up, the Indian batting will have to come to the party otherwise it will be the same old story of so-near-yet-so-far.

Let us take a look at the past record of the current Indian Test batting line-up in Australia to get a fair idea of what to expect:

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#1 Murali Vijay

Vijay played really well during the 2014 tour

Vijay is making a comeback to the Indian team. He has been selected for the Australian tour primarily on the basis of his performance on the last tour to Australia.

Vijay has played 4 Test matches in Australia so far and he has scored 482 runs in 8 innings at an impressive average of 60.25 with 1 hundred and 4 fifties. His highest score in Australia is 144.

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#2 Cheteshwar Pujara

Pujara would need to bring out his A-game on the tour

Pujara had an ordinary tour of Australia in 2014. He would like to make amends this time around, though it would not be easy against the likes of Starc, Hazlewood, and Cummins.

Pujara plays a pivotal role in the Indian batting line-up and his success or failure could play an important part in deciding the fortunes of India in the upcoming series.

Pujara has played 3 Test matches in Australia so far and he has scored 201 runs in 6 innings at a mediocre average of 33.50 with just 1 fifty. His highest score in Australia is 73.

#3 Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane had a good outing in 2014

Rahane has an ideal game for Australian pitches. He likes to play on the back foot, he loves to ride the bounce and play his shots. He had an impressive outing in Australia during the 2014 tour and he would like to repeat the performance of that tour to get back into the groove once again.

Rahane has played 4 Test matches in Australia so far and he has scored 399 runs in 8 innings at a solid average of 57.00 with 1 hundred and 2 fifties. His highest score in Australia is 147.

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4# KL Rahul

KL Rahul has played two games Down Under

Rahul made his Test debut during the Australian Tour of 2014. He scored a hundred in his second Test during the same series. Rahul is a stroke-maker and he has an ideal game for Australian conditions. His recent struggles in Test cricket could make the upcoming Australian series a make or break for his Test career.

Rahul has played 2 Test matches in Australia so far and he has scored 130 runs in 4 innings at an average of 32.50 with 1 hundred. His highest score in Australia is 110.

#5 Virat Kohli

Kohli has an exceptional record in Australia

Virat Kohli is easily the best batsman of his generation. He has not only scored runs all over the world, but he has also dominated the best of the bowlers as well. Few experts have already hailed him as one of the best of all time.

Kohli had an outstanding tour of Australia in 2014. He scored a mammoth 692 runs during the 4 Test series with 4 swashbuckling hundreds.

Indian team's fortunes in the upcoming Australian series will depend on the Kohli's form on the tour. Kohli is expected to lead the charge during the series and his battle against the Australian quicks is one of the most sought-after things on the tour.

Kohli has played 8 Test matches in Australia so far and he has scored 992 runs in 16 innings at an outstanding average of 62.00 with 5 hundreds and 2 fifties. His highest score in Australia is 169.