Australiahave been a force to reckon with in world cricket since a long time now. They have always assembled a strong set of players over the years, consistently
achieving new heights. They have often played as a cohesive unit and numerous wins have come as a result of the whole team contributing. Australia have not just won, they have redefined greatness.
10 greatest cricket records held by Australian players (as of August 2025)
10. Sir Donald Bradman’s batting average of 99.94
Sir Donald Bradman played only 52 Tests but he ended up etching his name in history with his batting average of 99.94 in 80 innings with 6996 runs to his name. Bradman is amongst those rare cricketers to have a better batting average in international cricket than First-Class cricket.
9. McGrath’s 71 World Cup wickets
Arguably one of the finest fast bowlers, Glenn McGrath was pivotal in Australia's World Cup success. He played four World Cups; 1996, 1999, 2003 and 2007. McGrath's tally of 71 wickets across those four editions remains the highest to this day. He was vital in winning his country three of the four titles.
8. Adam Gilchrist’s 149 in 2007 WC final
There have been 13 World Cups since the introductory edition in 1975. Adam Gilchrist's 149 off 104 against Sri Lanka in Bridgetown in 2007 remains the highest score by a player in the final of a World Cup (as of the conclusion of the 2023 edition). His batting masterclass helped Australia win their third World Cup in a row.
7. 21 consecutive ODIs won
The first-half of 2003 was a rollercoaster for the Aussies. They notched up 21 ODI wins on the trot from January 11 to May 24. They played the VB Series, the 2003 World Cup and went on a tour of West Indies during the span. There were 12 wins while batting first and nine while batting second in a commendable effort under Ricky Ponting's leadership.
6. 16 consecutive Test wins
Australia managed to rack up a streak of 16 successive Test wins twice, with the first coming from October 1999 to February 2001 and the second from December 2005 to January 2008. The red-ball unit was arguably at its prime during both the phases. The team was filled with legendary players who obliterated the oppositions with ease.
5. Most double-centuries in a calendar year
Michael Clarkehad a dream run in 2012 in Test cricket. He averaged a whopping 106.33 in 11 matches (18 innings). He still holds the record firm. Don Bradman in 1930, Ricky Ponting in 2003, Brendon McCullum in 2014, Virat Kohli in 2016 and 2017 have three 200s each. Clarke's incredible tally of four is yet to be matched.
4. Most consecutive matches as Test captain
Allan Border played 156 Tests in his illustrious international career. There was a bunch of records Border broke during the course of his playing days. One of those is yet to be surpassed as he led Australia in 93 Tests on the trot between December 1984 to March 1994, making him the captain to lead in most consecutive matches.
3. Only team with double-digit ICC trophy count
The 2023 World Cup title triumph in India by Pat Cummins & Co. was Australia's 10th ICC silverware. Australia are the only team with 10 ICC trophies (ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026). They have won the World Cup six times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015 and 2023), the Champions Trophy twice (2006 and 2009), the T20 World Cup once (2021) and the World Test Championship once (2023).
2. Highest T20I score
Aaron Finch's 76-ball 172-run blitz against Zimbabwe in Harare T20I in 2018 shattered the record books in multiple aspects. It was the highest score by a batter in T20Is. The former skipper had broken his own record of 156 off 63 against England in 2013.
1. Fastest to 150 ODI wickets by matches
Mitchell Starc took only 77 ODIs to get to the 150-wicket mark in the format. This made him the quickest to get there, beating Saqlain Mushtaq's tally by one game. He achieved the landmark against West Indies in Nottingham during the 2019 World Cup. Starc ended with a five-wicket haul (5/46 in 10 overs) to win the game for his team by a narrow 15-run margin.
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