The first run that the present Australian team made at the record was under the stewardship of Steve Waugh. Like Border, Waugh got close, but a Virender Sehwag-inspired India put an end to their winning streak.
From January 11, 2001 to February 9, 2001, this team was unbeaten. Only the Waugh brothers and Shane Warne are missing from the the current Aussie line-up.