Australia and India share one of the fiercest rivalries in international cricket, from gripping Test series contests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to high-octane limited-overs matches at ICC tournaments, this longstanding and intense rivalry continues.
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| Date | Format | Summary | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mar 2025 | ODI (Semifinal, Champions Trophy) | India chased 267 (264 by Australia) | India won by 4 wickets (myKhel) |
| 19 Nov 2023 | World Cup Final (ODI) | Australia chased 241 (India had 240) | Australia won by 6 wickets (Wikipedia) |
| Nov–Dec 2024 | Test Series (Border-Gavaskar Trophy) | 5-match Test series | Australia won series 3–1 (Wikipedia) |
| 22 Sep–3 Dec 2023 | India Tour of Australia 2023–24 (ODI & T20I series) | ODI: India won 2–1; T20I: India won 4–1 | India won both ODI and T20I series (Wikipedia) |
| 3–5 Jan 2025 | Test (most recent Test match per head-to-head) | Australia won by 6 wickets in Test | Australia won (Wikipedia) |
Timeline
India and Australia are two of the world’s fiercest cricketing rivals, producing memorable moments, iconic individuals, and controversy across all formats of cricket. Their rivalry over all formats has produced memorable moments, iconic individuals, and controversy; and this Border-Gavaskar Trophy series will no exception as two of the most talented teams go head to head in an intense series; both squads boast experienced veterans alongside up-and-coming talent.
The inaugural Test between Australia and South Africa will take place from November 22-26 at Adelaide Oval. Australia will be without several key players due to injury, which could hamper their performance in Adelaide Oval. New opener Sam Konstas will look to make an impression upon making his debut while Usman Khawaja looks to build on his impressive showing in last Ashes series. Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood will also not be available due to suspension.
An India series will provide these young players with an ideal platform to demonstrate their talents on a grand stage. India boasts numerous match-winners such as captain Rohit Sharma and fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami – who should prove difficult opposition for any opposition side to beat.
Australia hold a slight edge over India in one-day internationals (ODI), having won 84 out of their 151 meetings to date. India have however won six of their last seven against Australia and will look to continue this success during this series.
Both teams are on an impressive run at the Champions Trophy and competing to take top spots in their groups. India scored an emphatic victory against Bangladesh before easily disposing of Pakistan, before defeating co-hosts New Zealand and reigning champion Sri Lanka to advance to the semi-final.
The final of Champions Trophy 2025 will take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (March 4, 2025). India was led by Virat Kohli’s 84-ball innings to defeat Australia and advance into the Champions Trophy 2025 final. Both sides possess powerful bowling attacks led by Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins who have shown exceptional form so far this tournament.
Tests
India and Australia in cricket has enjoyed one of the oldest and fiercest rivalries in world cricket for many decades, providing some of its greatest Test encounters and thrilling T20I showdowns over time. Additionally, this competition between these teams has produced some of the game’s greatest players such as Sachin Tendulkar, Shane Warne, Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid.
The inaugural Test between India and Australia took place shortly after Indian independence was secured, in 1947. It was an instant hit and marked a longstanding rivalry. Australia initially led with stars like Don Bradman and Bill Lawry while India produced some notable superstars like Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar to combat Australia.
Since 2000, rivalries between India and Pakistan have only intensified. Now known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, this competition is an integral part of international affairs and both teams are considered some of the greatest in history – having both won multiple ICC tournaments such as World Cup and Champions Trophy titles.
India has recently made strides against Australia. Their strong batting lineup features Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir as captains; these two are well-backed up by Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ravichandran Ashwin among others. Furthermore, India are known for their superb fielding techniques and handling of pressure well.
Australian has struggled to improve its batting, with only Steve Smith and David Warner standing out as exceptions. Bowling performance has also been average with only Mitchell Starc and Adam Zampa providing exceptional spinners.
However, the upcoming series between India and Australia should prove exciting. Both teams are currently ranked number one in ODI rankings and this will make this match one of the highlights for each side. Furthermore, India and Australia are two experienced teams which should only add further intrigue.
ODIs
ODI (One Day International) cricket is the premier limited-overs format of international cricket, consisting of 50 overs with up to seven hours of play time. This fast-paced format enables teams to score many runs while remaining highly competitive; a major event on the ICC calendar. Traditionally, matches were between teams of equal ranking; nowadays however, oftentimes the top-ranked team hosts their match – this change indicates its increasing importance within cricket itself.
Australia and India share a longstanding rivalry when it comes to One Day Internationals (ODIs). Over 151 encounters between them, India won 57 of those matches while Australia claimed 84; there have been 10 draw matches as well. Both sides are known for their aggressive play; over time this rivalry has only intensified further.
Both Australia and India are passionate about cricket, with some of the greatest cricket players on either side being found anywhere. Game between these nations often involve lots of fanfare and large crowds showing up – this can make a dramatic difference to the outcome of each contest!
One of the most captivating elements of an ODI is watching how bowlers and batsmen interact. Australia’s fast bowlers thrive on fast pitches, giving Indian players such as Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir plenty of chances to shine – not to mention an intense rivalry between both teams that always brings out the best in each other.
Australian ODI team boasts numerous talented young players. With much momentum behind them, this series should build upon previous victories for Australia; currently they rank first globally and have an excellent chance at taking home the trophy.
Australia’s team combines experienced players with rising stars. Steve Smith is an exemplary captain who has led his side brilliantly; he is an effective strategist who knows how to play under pressure situations, playing an instrumental role in Australia’s recent success in one-day internationals (ODIs).
T20Is
Australian men’s national cricket team, commonly referred to as “The Kangaroos or Aussies,” is an active full member nation of the International Cricket Council (ICC) with Test, One-Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) status. Cricket Australia manages the team which is widely considered one of the finest teams worldwide.
Australia is an undisputed power in Test cricket, boasting 594 wins against just 177 losses and 223 draws in Test matches played since 2001. They won one ICC Test Championship title (1921) before coming second twice more (2023 and 2024). Furthermore, Australia currently tops the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings; their ODI performance has also been outstanding, winning six World Cups while finishing as runners-up four times over.
Australia boasts an emerging pool of talented young players that are primed to take on the world. Their skills, versatility and potential in various formats will be key in maintaining Australia’s success for years. Some exciting young players include 19-year-old batsman Konstas who has shown his maturity far beyond his years in long form cricket; left arm spinner Connolly; as well as aggressive all-rounder Fraser-McGurk should all be watched out for.
Australia’s T20I squad features an experienced mix of players led by Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, alongside up-and-comers such as Corey Enright, Kurtis Patterson, and Marnus Labuschagne – among many others. Australia’s recent victory against India underlined their strength.
As of January 2025, Rohit Sharma serves as captain in Tests and ODIs while Suryakumar Yadav leads the T20Is. There are 29 players in total on this team including eight batters, four wicketkeeper-batters, 11 bowlers, six all-rounders, three tie matches and four no results; they rank second in ICC T20I Rankings while they won their inaugural T20 World Cup tournament back in 2024 against South Africa en route to becoming champions.
