But in South Africa, the hosts had an advantage as they had won the toss in all those four Tests. No such excuse in India as Australia won the toss in all three Tests so far.
With nothing to lose, will the tourists hit back in Delhi? It seems unlikely as skipper Michael Clarke's fitness is in doubt and among their best performer Mitchell Starc (99 and 35 in Mohali) is back home for ankle surgery.
There have been only 14 instances of a team whitewashing opponents in a four or five-Test series.
