India and Australia is an enduring and captivating cricket rivalry that excites fans from both nations and has created unforgettable moments throughout its history.
India and Australia is an enduring and captivating cricket rivalry that excites fans from both nations and has created unforgettable moments throughout its history. The India National Cricket Team vs Australian Men‚äôS Cricket Team Matches have always been high-voltage encounters that draw global attention.
| # | Dates | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 22–25, 2024 | Perth Stadium, Perth | India won by 295 runs (Team Match Scorecard, Cricbuzzers, Wikipedia) |
| 2 | Dec 6–8, 2024 | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide | Australia won by 10 wickets (Team Match Scorecard, Cricbuzzers, Wikipedia) |
| 3 | Dec 14–18, 2024 | Brisbane Cricket Ground (The Gabba) | Match drawn (Team Match Scorecard, Cricbuzzers, Wikipedia) |
| 4 | Dec 26–30, 2024 | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne | Australia won by 184 runs (Team Match Scorecard, Cricbuzzers, Wikipedia) |
| 5 | Jan 3–5, 2025 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Australia won by 6 wickets (Team Match Scorecard, Cricbuzzers, ESPN Cricinfo, Reuters) |
India vs. Australia
India and Australia share one of the world’s greatest cricket rivalries, as seen through 295 Test matches which they each won 143 of. Their intense rivalry is watched by millions around the globe – here are some key highlights from this iconic rivalry!
Australia won the toss and decided to bat first, posting an impressive total of 338 with centuries from Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. India struggled initially in their response as Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara both fell early before Kohli came to bat and formed a crucial 91-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer for an eventual winning score with seven wickets remaining and 48 runs ahead – Nathan Lyon was named Man of the Match for his 12-wicket haul!
India faltered at the MCG in their second Test match and were all out for only 216 in their opening innings. Thanks to incredible batting performances by Gundappa Viswanath and Sunil Gavaskar, however, they posted a substantial score during the second innings before Australia’s bowlers struck again, bundling them out for only 222 and eventually taking home victory.
But India fought back hard in the third and fourth Tests to save their series, especially at Delhi where Harbhajan Singh and Murali Kartik made outstanding bowling performances to limit Australia to only 107 runs in their second innings and then destroy them in their final innings for just 93. Harbhajan Singh led India’s efforts while Murali Kartik provided key assistance throughout.
History of the Rivalry
India and Australia’s historic rivalry has produced some of the greatest moments in cricket’s history, from riveting Test series clashes for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to electrifying limited overs tournaments – this rivalry represents everything that makes cricket great!
Since their first meeting in 1947, these two teams have engaged in one of the greatest cricket rivalries ever seen. Since then, this dynamic duels has seen some of its greatest players emerge – such as Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting. Fans all around the globe continue to find this contest entertaining each time it occurs!
During the 1980s, India and Australia’s rivalry intensified further. Key matches between them took place, including one at Chennai which ended in a tie – marking an unprecedented event! Sunil Gavaskar became India’s first world-beating batsman at this time.
Since 2010, this rivalry has intensified further. Both teams have met 151 times in One-Day Internationals (ODIs), with Australia holding an edge with 84 wins; however, India is making strides and may catch up.
India and Australia first clashed at the 2018 Champions Trophy in Dubai, with India emerging victorious by six wickets to top their respective tables and set up a final against Australia which promises to be thrilling. Both sides possess excellent skill and speed ratios making for an exciting battle between these teams and India looking for revenge over their 2023 World Cup defeat while Australia hopes to add yet another win to their record books.
ODI Series
One Day Internationals (ODIs) are matches between teams of 11 players that feature limited overs cricket over nine hours, typically lasting an ODI World Cup every four years. These matches are overseen by the International Cricket Council and contain an individual, batsmen, and bowler ranking system in this format.
The One Day International (ODI) format emerged during the late twentieth century. The inaugural one-day international, between Australia and England at Melbourne Cricket Ground on 5 January 1971, marked its debut. Before then, cricket had been played over five days, often cut short due to weather or rainout. With the introduction of ODIs came powerplays – timed intervals during an innings where each team may choose to bowl three overs with an extra ball each and represented on modern scorecards by letters P, P2, and P3.
In One-Day Internationals (ODIs), there are various rules in play, including a maximum innings length of 50 overs and minimum score requirement of 200 to win the match. Batting orders also vary for every match; typically however, three batsmen from either team will bat first three overs of every match.
Australia’s recent batting collapse in Cairns was indicative of an alarming trend, and to stem the slide they need greater batting stability. The second ODI will take place this Friday and Sunday at Great Barrier Reef Arena; Pat Cummins and Shaun Marsh should both play key roles, while Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga will also aim for wickets as spin trio for host nation.
T20I Series
Twenty20 cricket, the shortest form of the sport, involves two teams of eight players on an 18-over pitch on which there is only 20 overs per side per match. Alongside first-class and List A forms recognized by the International Cricket Council, Twenty20 is by far its most popular and lucrative form with millions more watching on television every game in India’s Indian Premier League alone.
Indian cricket advertisements used to feature advertisements where an ordinary citizen would offer pearls of wisdom like, “Rightie Gaya, Rightie Bhej” (if you have an excellent right-handed batsman, switch him with lefties); this has now become standard T20 thinking. This strategy does not seek to disturb bowlers’ rhythm; rather it gives spinners in particular more chances at finding matches against particular types of batter.
T20 cricket has altered captains’ thinking, with resource deployment becoming the driving factor behind decisions. When competing in three-match series, teams often field seven specialist T20 players; eventually it may become their main focus as many leading cricketers start turning towards T20 as their primary format of choice.
Indian domestic T20 competitions have also increased in both popularity and significance, becoming franchise-based leagues across India. This development has allowed India to field teams capable of competing against some of the best squads worldwide in T20 internationals; its dynamic format may even serve as a catalyst to bring out India’s confidence; possibly marking a turning point between both nations in their rivalry.
Test Series
India and Australia’s test series is one of the most epic rivalries in modern cricket, exciting fans with thrilling tussles between bat and ball and providing some unforgettable test matches. Their historic rivalry has produced some truly unforgettable encounters between bat and ball that offer players and fans alike an insight into its purest form.
Test cricket has undergone considerable change over time. Now, test matches last five days and must produce results within that timeframe; previously they could last days or weeks without producing results. Although these changes have brought many advantages, they have also altered the essence of the game itself.
On Tuesday (March 4, 2025), India and Australia will face off in the 2025 Champions Trophy semifinal at Dubai International Stadium in the UAE. Rohit Sharma’s men won Group A with three straight victories over Bangladesh and co-host Pakistan before crushing last edition’s champions and world number two Pakistan in an emphatic fashion.
India will look to build upon their first innings performance against Australia from their second match, when they amassed an impressive total of 264 runs in their opening innings of that match.
India was led by Virat Kohli who tallied an unbeaten 84; Shreyas Iyer scored 45 and K L Rahul achieved run-a-ball 42 runs; bowlers led by Mohammad Shami took three wickets with Ravindra Jadeja and Varun Chakravarthy contributing two wickets each as Australia was bowled out for just 264 runs; India ultimately secured victory with four wickets to spare to claim victory with four wickets to spare before winning that match!