2. 329* against India in 2012:
Clarke reached this figure of 329 against India in the year 2012 in Sydney, India after choosing to bat first were sent back to the pavilion for a very low total of 191. Aussies came out to bat and very soon they were 37/3 as a mini collapse took place but then Ponting and Clarke stitched up a good partnership, Punter departed after scoring a well made hundred and then Clarke stitched another good partnership with Michael Hussey. Courtesy of two good partnerships Clarke scored his career best test score and remained unbeaten till the end. Clarke was adjudged as player of the match and Australia went on to win the match. Clarke hit 39 beautiful boundaries and a six to go with it in this great innings.