On January 5, 1971, England and Australia hosted their inaugural One-Day International (ODI). In an exciting contest that produced four wickets each way for each side, Dennis Amiss scored his only international century while Jim Laker of Australia collected four wickets – a great start!
Few sports rivalries in history can match this one for intensity or historic weight. From its humble roots in 1882 all the way through its modern dramas that grip fans today, this rivalry weaves an intricate tapestry of bloodshed and glory.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Australian Men’s Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Timeline.
| Date | Format | Venue | Winner | Result / Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2025 | ODI | Lahore | Australia | Won by 5 wickets (NDTV Sports) |
| 29 Sep 2024 | ODI | Bristol | Australia | Won by 49 runs (DLS) (The Times of India) |
| 27 Sep 2024 | ODI | London (Lord’s) | England | Won by 186 runs (Cricket Addictor) |
| 24 Sep 2024 | ODI | Chester-le-Street | England | Won by 46 runs (DLS) (cricketteammatchscorecard.com) |
| 21 Sep 2024 | ODI | Leeds | Australia | Won by 68 runs (myKhel) |
Origins
Australia and England’s cricketing histories are littered with tales of fierce rivalry that have forever marked the game. From its inaugural match played on Australian soil all the way through today, these teams have clashed both on and off the pitch, sharing many moments of glory and heartache alike.
One of the most memorable matches between Australia and England occurred in 1934, when Australian captain Colin Woodfull led his side to victory against Englishmen for the first time since 1880s reclaimed Ashes from Australia.
Woodfull’s team was dominant throughout, with Bradman and Ponsford both scoring centuries at The Oval in the first Test at home. England managed to take two out of three tests at home, before being battered by Australia in a massive 701 run score at The MCG for victory and thus bringing home back the Ashes since 1880.
In May 1868, Australia sent its inaugural international sporting team to England – an all-Indigenous side known as the Indigenous First XI – for cricket matches between May and October 1868 against intermediate-level amateur English teams. These cricket matches proved an unexpected victory. Charles Lawrence served as their coach. They managed 47 matches between May and October against intermediate-level English amateur sides before striking fear into their opponents with surprising victories.
This match marked an historic turning point in Australian sport and an important step toward reconciling Australia’s colonial legacy with Indigenous cultures. Recounted still today by Sunshine Coast woman and filmmaker Sasha Parlett’s documentary/exhibition about its Indigenous First XI players touring England while also giving demonstrations of traditional Indigenous culture between matches.
Formats
The rivalry between India and Pakistan has long been one of the most intense and captivating in all of cricket, producing many sweet and bitter moments for both teams, not to mention some great records and amazing performances from both. Indeed, this rivalry is unique to cricket in that it spans over 200 years; over this time span alone the two nations have competed in over 102 Test matches, 143 ODIs, 27 T20Is as part of this rivalry; some memorable encounters between them being witnessed.
History shows that Australia national cricket team has long held the upper hand against England national cricket team in cricket matches between them, yet despite this the English have not given up and continue to fight back with great determination; evidenced by them winning over 60% of their matches against Australia counterparts.
On 15 March 1877 at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, England’s first victory against Australia took place. It was an historic momentous occasion for English fans as it marked their inaugural win against an Australian team playing on home ground and led by W. G. Grace who amassed three centuries in this series; additionally Fred Spofforth delivered outstanding bowling performances helping England secure an overwhelming 5-1 victory against Australia.
History shows that Australia national cricket team has enjoyed dominance against England when it comes to Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). Since 2015, 26 T20I matches have taken place with Australia winning 12 and England 12; two matches even ended without any result being reached.
Matches
Australia and England’s rivalry is one of the longest running in world cricket. To date, they have competed in 1,087 Test matches together, winning 403 while losing 329. It has also provided many memorable moments and achievements over time; and will become even more compelling as Australia and England prepare to compete for the 2023 ICC Champions Trophy which marks its inaugural day-night test match held at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
England national cricket team has never managed to win a series in Australia, though they have come close on numerous occasions. Over the last century, numerous top-order batsmen have contributed significantly to England’s Test record there; however, England is currently experiencing difficulty with maintaining form among its batsmen.
Australia has proven its dominance of England in one-day internationals by winning an impressive 92 of them since 1971 when their first clash took place at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia defeated England by five wickets with John Edrich being honored as man of the match.
The second One Day International (ODI) between these sides took place on 19 June 1975 at Headingley in Leeds and Australia won by four wickets, with Gary Gilmour named man of the match. England then defeated Australia at Trent Bridge by an innings and 165 runs before Australia were forced to follow-on after losing eight second innings wickets for just 86 runs during a follow-on innings; this match became known as The Bodyline Test due to Jardine instructing his bowlers to attack batsmen’s bodies; such a tactic caused such controversy that the MCC amended laws regarding cricket!
Records
Australia boasts an outstanding record against England in all forms of the game, winning many trophies over time and creating some unforgettable individual performances in their rivalry. But England can hold their heads high too; their history together boasts both bitter and sweet memories, along with exceptional individual achievements from both teams.
Australia have enjoyed an overwhelming dominance against England in Test matches, winning 65 times out of 92 match-ups played between them. But England have prevailed more often in ODI format; winning over half the 162 contests played between these nations since 2011.
In 1971, Australia and England met for their inaugural match-up at Melbourne Cricket Ground and Australia won by five wickets with John Edrich being named man-of-the-match and David Gooch and Ian Botham being top scorers on both sides.
At the close of the decade, England were beginning to recover from their slump. Under Mike Gatting’s leadership in 1986-87, an England side that included Peter Moores, Graham Dilley, and Gladstone Small began winning again 2-1 series victories against Australia; Botham scored his last international hundred at The Oval and Gatting his.
The next year, Australia were determined to regain the Ashes in an exhausting, rain-hit series. Though heavily defeated at Old Trafford in Test #2, Fred Spofforth, motivated by W. G. Grace’s gamesmanship, refused to concede in The Oval’s fourth Test; using spin bowling against English batsmen he demolished their batting with devastating spin bowling before Richie Benaud scored 6-70 during the runchase to ensure Australia secured another historic win and ultimately retained their Ashes series victory.
