The prime reason for the success of Australia in cricket is that, unlike the other teams, they have a lot of match-winners. Even in previous eras and the current generation. Australian players have dominated every record. Just like the record for a triple century in test cricket. A total of 40 triple centuries have been scored in history.
Out of those 8 have been scored by an Australian, which is the most for any team. Matthew Hayden holds the record for the highest individual score for Australia, while Don Bradman is one of four batters with two triple centuries. In this article, we will discuss the list of triple hundreds for Australia.
Triple Century in Test for Australia
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Vs | Venue | Date |
| Don Bradman | 334 | 448 | 46 | — | England | Leeds | 11 Jul 1930 |
| Don Bradman | 304 | 473 | 43 | 2 | England | Leeds | 20 Jul 1934 |
| Bob Simpson | 311 | 743 | 23 | 1 | England | Machester | 23 Jul 1964 |
| Bob Cowper | 307 | 589 | 20 | — | England | Melbourne | 11 Feb 1966 |
| Mark Taylor | 334* | 564 | 32 | 1 | Pakistan | Peshawar | 15 Oct 1998 |
| Matthew Hayden | 380 | 437 | 38 | 11 | Zimbabwe | Perth | 09 Oct 2003 |
| Michael Clarke | 329* | 468 | 39 | 1 | India | Sydney | 03 Jan 2012 |
| David Warner | 335* | 418 | 39 | 1 | Pakistan | Adelaide | 29 Nov 2019 |
7. David Warner (335 not out) vs Pakistan in 2019
The last triple hundred for Australia came in November 2019, when Pakistan toured Australia for two tests. David Warner scored 335 not out with 39 fours and one six in the first inning and registered Australia’s second-highest individual score. Australia made 589/3 (declared) and Pakistan managed 302 and 239. Australia won that game by an inning and 48 runs.
6. Michael Clarke (329 not out) vs India in 2012
Former skipper Michael Clarke has also scored a triple century. He made it against India in January 2012 at the SCG. Clarke made 329 not-out with 39 fours and one boundary. India made 191 and 400, while Australia played once and scored 659/4. Thus, Australia won that game by an inning and 68 runs.
5. Matthew Hayden (380 runs) vs Zimbabwe in 2003
Matthew Hayden holds the record for the highest individual score for Australia. He made 380 runs against Zimbabwe in October 2003 at Perth Stadium. Australia declared at 735/6 and dismissed Zimbabwe twice for 239 and 321. The Men in Yellow won that game by an inning and 175 runs.
4. Mark Taylor (334 not out) vs Pakistan in 1998
Former skipper Mark Taylor has also scored a triple century in his career. He made it against Pakistan in October 1998 in Peshawar. Taylor made 334 not out with 32 fours and one six. Australia made 599/4d and 289/5 in two innings, while Pakistan scored 580/9d. With no time left in the game, the match ended in a draw.
3. Bob Cowper (307 runs) vs England in 1966
The fourth triple century for Australia came from the bat of Bob Cowper. He made it in February 1966 at the MCG. England declared their first inning at 485/6, and Australia responded with 543/8d. Cowper made 307 with 20 boundaries. England batted again and were at 69/3 when the game ended in a draw.
2. Bob Simpson (311 runs) vs England in 1964
Bob Simpson was only the second Australian to touch the 300-run mark. He did it against England in July 1964 in Manchester. Australia made 646/8d in the first inning, with Simpson scoring 311 with 23 fours and one six. England also scored 611 in reply. The game ended in a draw.
1. Don Bradman (334 & 304) vs England in 1930 and 1934
Sir Don Bradman was the first Australian and first player to score two triple centuries in his career. He scored both of them against archrival England. His maiden triple century came in July 1930 at Leeds, when he made 334 runs. That game ended in a draw. Meanwhile, his second triple hundred against England came in July 1934 at Leeds. Bradman scored 304 runs with 43 fours and two sixes, and that match was also a draw.
Team Wise Triple Centuries in Test Cricket
| Australia | Pakistan | South Africa |
| India | England | New Zealand |
| West Indies | Sri Lanka | Fastest Triple Century in Test |