| Series: | 1997–98 Border-Gavaskar Trophy |
| Date: | 5 October – 14 October 1996 |
| Place: |  India |
| Result: | India won the 1-match series 1–0 |
| Captain1: | Mark Taylor |
| Captain2: | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Runs1: | Steve Waugh (93) |
| Runs2: | Nayan Mongia (152) |
| Wickets1: | Paul Reiffel (5) |
| Wickets2: | Anil Kumble (9) |
| Next: | 1997-98 Series |
The Australian cricket team toured India in October 1996 for a one-off Test match.[1]