Matthew Hayden turns 48: Aussie opener's top 3 Test innings vs India

Former Australian opening batsman Matw Hayden turned 48 on Tuesday He is arguably one of most destructive openers ever to have played Test cricket. Hayden was a part of Australian team which dominated 2000's in international cricket. Let us have a look at his top 3 memorable kcks against India in Tests.

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Hayden's top 3 kcks in Tests vs India:

3. 119 vs India at Mumbai, 2001

Hayden h donned white Australian jersey only 13 times in first 7 years of his career. 2001 tour to India was a very crucial part for his career. He scored 119 in first Test match and this innings was special as Hayden showed world what he was capable of. His innings was important as it came at a time when top order was sent back to  pavilion with scoreboard reing 99 for 5. Along with am Gilchrist, who scored 122, Hayden set up a win for his team. opening slot was vacant before this match and with this innings, Hayden grabbed spot for almost for a dece.

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2. 103 vs India at elaide, 2008

This Test Series between two sides is often remembered for wrong reasons. Patic umpiring and ‘Monkeygate’ incident are key incidents that come to mind when one mentions this 4-match Test series. Hayden was in red hot form in  series. His scores re 124, 47, 13 and 123 in first two games. Australia faced a humiliating loss at Perth where he was out of team with an injury. Hayden brought up ar hundred at elaide in last game where he h to bat under immense pressure, as Indians h posted a massive 526 batting first. Hayden along with skipper Ponting me sure India didn't level series. This innings of 103 was his 30th and last Test century which took him past Sir Donald Brman’s tally of 29 tons.

1. 203 vs India at Chennai, 2001

This was arguably one of best kcks ever played by an Aussie in Indian sub-continent. Indians were in control of game after producing one of most incredible comebacks of all time at Eden Gardens in second Test and Australians were on back foot, having been bamboozled by enigmatic spinner Harbhajan Singh. But Hayden stood tall under pressure, sweeping and lofting Indian attack around ground to bring up his maiden double hundred.

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