India–Australia cricket rivalry
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The India–Australia cricket rivalry is an intense rivaly within the sport of cricket.[1] The matches between these countries are known for their intensity. It is considered as one of the biggest matches in the world, and is among the most-viewed sport games.
History
Australia and India first played Test cricket against each other in 1947, but it's over the last two decades that the rivalry has grown into one of the dominant duels in the game. Ahead of the next instalment of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a look back on how each series has played out since the turn of the millennium.[2]
Summary of results
The two sides have played a total of 289 times. Australia has won 140 matches compared to India's 108 victories.
| Format | Matches played | India won | Australia won | Draw/Tie/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 107 | 32 | 45 | 30 |
| ODI | 151 | 57 | 84 | 10 |
| T20I | 32 | 20 | 11 | 1 |
| Total | 290 | 109 | 140 | 41 |
- Bold indicates most wins.
ICC matches
Australia has the better record in the Cricket World Cup, having faced Indian 14 times. In the 2003 Cricket World Cup Final, Australia knocked out India tremendously. The last time the two cricket frenzy nations clashed in 2023 Cricket World Cup final match played at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, Australia again dominated India and Australia won by 6 wickets.
In T20 World Cup, India has a little bit of domination on Australia. India has won three of five meetings. India won the 2007 T20 World Cup by defeating Pakistan in the final. Australia won the 2021 T20 World Cup by defeating New Zealand.
In the Champions Trophy also, India has a little bit of domination on Australia. Australia won only one of the four meetings between the two sides.
In the World Test Championship also, India slight edge against Australia. India won four of nine meetings, which includes 2023 WTC Final, but it won by Australia.
| Tournament | Matches played | India won | Australia won | Draw/Tie/No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| T20 World Cup | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Champions Trophy | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| World Test Championship | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 32 | 14 | 15 | 3 |
ICC tournaments won
The two countries have played in World Cups, the Champions Trophy, and the World Test Championship, all of which are organised by the governing body of world cricket, the International Cricket Council. Australia has won 10 ICC tournaments compared to India's 6. At senior-level, Australia has won 10 ICC trophies (6 Cricket World Cups, 1 T20 World Cup, 2 Champions Trophy, 1 World Test Championship), while India has won 6 (2 Cricket World Cup, 2 T20 World Cup, 2 Champions Trophy).
Australia has won the ICC Cricket World Cup six times and India has done so twice. India has won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup twice (in 2007 and 2024) and Australia has won it once (2021). In the ICC Champions Trophy, another ODI tournament, each side has won the trophy twice. Australia has won the World Test Championship, although India finished as runners-up in both the editions, having played in the finals.
| Tournament | India | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Cricket World Cup | 2 | 6 |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 2 | 1 |
| ICC Champions Trophy | 2 | 2 |
| ICC World Test Championship | 0 | 1 |
| ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup | 5 | 4 |
| Total | 11 | 14 |