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XtraTime Web Desk: We all know that in Indian pitches it's a batting paradise for everyone in first three days of a Test match. But once on foreign soils like Australia, England, South Africa & New Zealand; Indian batsmen used to fail all the time whenever they went to play there. But time had changed after the arrival of legendary Sunil Gavaskar. After him, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman to current skipper Virat Kohli, all of them has redefined batting there and made it look easier on those lively pitches. Playing a Test series on Aussie soil is one of the most challenging tasks which the Indian batting line-up has been going through since the beginning. Though they have come out victorious many times and played some remarkable knocks which will be remembered for the ages. Here we will talk about 5 best knocks played by Indian batsmen in Test matches on Aussie soil. Sachin Tendulkar - 241* at SCG in 2003-04 [caption id="attachment_88736" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Sachin Tendulkar scored 241 not out against Australia.[/caption] Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has 100 international hundreds in his pocket. But among those knocks 241* at SCG during 2003-04 series will be remembered forever. At that point of time the series was well poised at 1-1 and India had to win or draw the final test match. The Master Blaster came to bat and scored an unbeaten 241, which is still the highest score by an Indian on Australian soil. Along with VVS Laxman, Sachin added more than 350 runs for the fourth wicket that helped India to draw the Test series in the Down Under. The innings was well organised, began and ended with sheer class. Sourav Ganguly - 144 at The Gabba in 2003-04 [caption id="attachment_88737" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Sourav Ganguly after hitting a hundred at the Gabba.[/caption] Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly's 144 at the Gabba is one most fearless knocks played by the 'God of Offside'. One can see it just as a century but there was so much more than just runs to this knock. It was the first innings of the Test series and at one stage India were 127 for 4 and everyone started thinking that it will be just another humiliating tour for India in Australia. However Dada led the side like a warrior and hold India's collapse at a crucial stage. He hit a valuable knock of 144 runs which helped India to post 409 runs on board and most importantly they got a crucial lead in the first innings. The best part about this knock was that it came under immense pressure and it laid the foundation for India, not only in the match but also the series. Because of this knock, India had a memorable tour and gave a tough challenging series to the home side. Rahul Dravid - 233 at Adelaide Oval in 2003-04 [caption id="attachment_88738" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Rahul Dravid scored 233 at Adelaide Oval.[/caption] India has played many good matches on the foreign soil and the Test match at Adelaide Oval against Australia during the 2003-04 tour can easily make it to that list. The home side posted a huge total of 556 runs in their first innings and in reply at one stage India were down by 4 wickets with less that 100 runs on board. The Aussies were confident about a thumping win as they were still leading by more than 450 runs. Then came India's 'Wall' Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman. The two shared a partnership of over 300 runs for the fifth wicket and it helped India to reach 523 at the end of their innings. After that Indian bowlers did a great job in the second innings as they restricted Australia in less than 200 runs and that helped the visitors win the game by 4 wickets and Dravid went unbeaten on 72 in the second innings. He was adjudged Man of the Match for his brilliant batting skills and he was the reason behind India winning one of their best ever overseas Test matches. Virender Sehwag - 195 at MCG in 2003-04 [caption id="attachment_88681" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Sehwag scored 195 at MCG against Australia/[/caption] When the Australian cricket team was like invincible during Ricky Ponting’s era, we are talking about that time. A very few cricketer dominated the Aussie bowling line-up like Sehwag did in 2003. In that game he smashed 195 on the first day of the test match on a lively pitch. The innings, which was more than 53 per cent of his side’s total, included five bludgeoned sixes and was the highest-ever score by an Indian batsman at the MCG. With the Aussies fighting back to bag the game, the knock was all in vain, but it was a coming-of-age moment for Sehwag as a Test match player. Virat Kohli - 141 at Adelaide Oval in 2014 [caption id="attachment_88739" align="aligncenter" width="600"] India skipper Virat Kohli scored 141 as his first match as captain.[/caption] We all know that India skipper Virat Kohli is a run machine and he can destroy any bowling side across the World. The test match at Adelaide Oval in 2014 was his first match as captain after MS Dhoni's sudden retirement, boy did we enjoy it! In the first innings too, Virat Kohli scored a century, which helped India narrow the deficit. The Aussies had a significant lead in the first innings and set a target of 364 on the last day. Most captains would have played it safe and gone for the draw. However, that was not what was on Virat Kohli’s mind. The proficient chaser went for a quest to go 1-nil up in the series in the first match. Chasing a mammoth total of 350+, in Australia, in the fourth innings, takes some courage and Virat Kohli represented a lot of this courage for his team.