In cricket, few rivalries are as competitive as the one between Australia and India. Both teams are absolute powerhouses at the global level. And that means whenever these teams meet, there’s always going to be a close fight.
Take, for instance, the famous 2001 Kolkata Test. India had their back to the wall after being asked to follow on. But a gritty partnership between VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid not only pulled India back but also recorded a memorable victory.
Cut to 2023, Australia defeated strong Indian units in the World Test Championship final and the ODI World Cup final convincingly. They pulled this off despite the fact that India were the clear favourites in both finals. Australia, being Australia, showed their class.
Even then, things are pretty even in ICC tournaments between both sides. Australia are slightly ahead in the ODI World Cup, while India take the lead in the T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy.
This shows how competitive both sides are in world cricket. And this rivalry is only going to rise with every contest between Australia and India.
Here, you can look at the head-to-head timeline between Australia and India, including notable records and highlights.
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Latest series status (updated Oct 25, 2025 IST): Australia lead the ODI series 2–0 after winning the 2nd ODI in Adelaide by 2 wickets.
Australia National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Players List (2025)
| Role | Australia | India |
|---|---|---|
| Captains | Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh | Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav |
| Batters | Travis Head, Mitchell Owen, Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Tim David | Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Rinku Singh |
| All-Rounders | Mitchell Marsh, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Marcus Stoinis | Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma |
| Wicketkeepers | Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Josh Philippe | Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma |
| Bowlers | Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa | Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy |
Australia vs India Head-to-Head Timeline (Recent 10 Matches)
| Year | Match | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | AUS vs IND, 3rd T20I | T20I | Hobart | India won by 5 Wickets |
| 2025 | AUS vs IND, 2nd T20I | T20I | Melbourne | Australia won by 4 Wickets |
| 2025 | AUS vs IND, 1st T20I | T20I | Canberra | – |
| 2025 | AUS vs IND, 3rd ODI | ODI | Sydney | India won by 9 Wickets |
| 2025 | AUS vs IND, 2nd ODI | ODI | Adelaide | Australia won by 2 Wickets |
| 2025 | AUS vs IND, 1st ODI | ODI | Perth | Australia won by 7 wickets (DLS) |
| 2025 | Champions Trophy Semi-Final | ODI | Dubai (DICS) | India won by 4 wickets |
| 2024 | AUS vs IND, 4th Test | Test | Melbourne | Australia won by 84 runs |
| 2024 | AUS vs IND, 3rd Test | Test | Brisbane | Draw |
| 2024 | AUS vs IND, 2nd Test | Test | Adelaide | Australia won by 10 wickets |
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Notable Records and Highlights
Test Cricket
- Australia keep an upper hand over India in Tests (48-33).
- First Test in 1947: Donald Bradman’s 185 hogged the limelight as India failed to put up a fight and lost by an innings and 226 runs in Brisbane.
- India’s First Win: Jesubhai Patel (14 wickets) and Nari Contractor (24 & 74) starred in India’s first Test win against Australia in 1959 in Kanpur.
- BGT Starts: India and Australia played a one-off Test in Delhi in October 1996 to start the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). India lifted the trophy after beating the visitors by seven wickets.
- Kolkata Miracle: Despite conceding a follow-on, India defeated Australia by 171 runs in the 2001 Eden Gardens Test. VVS Laxman (59 & 281), Rahul Dravid (25 & 180), and Harbhajan Singh (13 wickets) stood tall to script a historic victory.
- India Conquers Australia: After years of waiting, India beat Australia 2-1 on their consecutive trips Down Under in 2018/19 and 2020/21.
- Top run-scorer: India’s Sachin Tendulkar (3660 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: Australia’s Nathan Lyon (130 wickets)
ODI Cricket
- Australia dominate over India in ODIs (86-59).
- First ODI in 1980: Sandeep Patil’s 64 and Syed Kirmani’s 48 guided India to 208 for 9. Dilip Doshi (3/32) and Roger Binny (2/23) bowled out Australia for 142 runs. Patil also chipped in with 1 for 31 to win the Player of the Match award.
- Desert Storm: Sachin Tendulkar played one of the finest knocks of 143 against Australia in Sharjah while chasing 276. While India lost the match, his knock helped India reach the final of the 1998 Coca-Cola Cup. Later in the final, Tendulkar’s 134 saw India beat the Aussies by six wickets.
- Iconic Series: India and Australia fought hard in the 2013 seven-match ODI series. The series was 2-1 in Australia’s favour after five matches. Then India won the last two games to claim the series 3-2.
- Rohit’s Double Ton: Rohit Sharma’s 209-run knock in Bengaluru, in fact, helped India seal the seven-match series.
- World Cup Final: India and Australia squared off in the most anticipated 2023 World Cup final. India were the favourites, but disciplined bowling and batting saw Australia lift the title.
- Top run-scorer: India’s Sachin Tendulkar (3077 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: Australia’s Brett Lee (55 wickets)
T20I Cricket
- India take the lead against Australia in T20Is (21-12).
- First T20I in 2007: Yuvraj Singh’s rapid 70 off 30 propelled India to 188 for 5. Matthew Hayden (62) and Andrew Symonds (43) kept Australia in the chase, but they fell short by 15 runs.
- India’s Series Heist: India whitewashed Australia in the three-match series played Down Under in 2016.
- Incredible Kohli: Chasing 160 against Australia, Virat Kohli produced an incredible knock of 82* to guide India into the 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final.
- Top run-scorer: India’s Virat Kohli (790 runs)
- Top wicket-taker: India’s Jasprit Bumrah (17 wickets)
Top Players in AUS vs IND Rivalry
Batting: Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Steven Smith
Bowling: Brett Lee, Kapil Dev, Mitchell Johnson, Nathan Lyon, Ravichandran Ashwin
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Upcoming Schedule (India Tour of Australia 2025)
Australia vs India ODI and T20I Series 2025 Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2025 | 1st ODI – Australia won by 7 wickets (DLS) | Perth | 9:00 AM |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 2nd ODI – Australia won by 2 wickets | Adelaide | 9:00 AM |
| Oct 25, 2025 | 3rd ODI – India won by 9 Wickets | Sydney | 9:00 AM |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 1st T20I – No Result | Canberra | 1:45 PM |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 2nd T20I – Australia won by 4 Wickets | Melbourne | 1:45 PM |
| Nov 2, 2025 | 3rd T20I – India won by 5 Wickets | Hobart | 1:45 PM |
| Nov 6, 2025 | 4th T20I | Gold Coast | 1:45 PM |
| Nov 8, 2025 | 5th T20I | Brisbane | 1:45 PM |
Where to Watch Australia vs India Series 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info
Telecast: Star Sports Network, DD Sports (FreeDish)
Live Stream: JioHotstar
The rivalry between Australia and India is one of the most exciting in cricket. Every time these two teams play, fans know they’ll see a tough and thrilling match. From classic Tests to big World Cup games, both sides have given cricket some unforgettable moments. With so many talented players on both teams, this rivalry will only get stronger in the future. One thing is certain — whenever Australia and India face each other, cricket fans are in for a great show.
