Top Scorer Punter
Ricky Ponting
During Australia’s first innings of the Third test, Ricky Ponting surpassed Alan Border as the highest run scorer in tests for Australia. That record had stood since December 14, 1987. He is now third behind India’s Sachin Tendulkar and West Indian Brian Lara on the all time run scorers list.
Below is a table comparing the last three Australian captains:
| Name | Matches | Runs | Win | Lost | Drawn |
| Ricky Ponting* | 134 | 11188 | 38 | 10 | 10 |
| Alan Border | 156 | 11174 | 32 | 22 | 38 |
| Steve Waugh | 168 | 10927 | 41 | 9 | 7 |
* Still currently playing.
