Australian Men‚äôs Cricket Team Vs India National Cricket Team Timeline reflects an enduring rivalry between India and Australia across Test and limited-overs formats, producing some of the most memorable moments in cricket history.
Australia needs to defeat India to advance to the semifinals, as they currently stand on five points in their pool.
| # | Date | Format | Venue / Series | Result | Score (Aus) | Score (Ind) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 2, 2025 | T20I | Hobart, Australia | India won by 5 wickets | 186/6 (20) | 188/5 (18.3) |
| 2 | Oct 31, 2025 | T20I | Melbourne, Australia | Australia won by 4 wickets | 126/6 (13.2) | 125 all out (18.4) |
| 3 | Oct 25, 2025 | ODI | Sydney, Australia | India won by 9 wickets | 236 all out (46.4) | 237/1 (38.3) |
| 4 | Oct 23, 2025 | ODI | Adelaide, Australia | Australia won by 2 wickets | 265/8 (46.2) | 264/9 (50) |
| 5 | Mar 4, 2025 | ICC Champions Trophy (ODI) | Dubai, UAE | India won by 6 wickets | 264/10 | 265/4 |
India vs Australia
India and Australia cricket rivalry is one of the fiercest and storied in sports history, marked by high-stakes drama, immense pressure, and world-class performances. In 2025, their schedule includes Test matches, thrilling ODIs and high-octane T20s so fans can keep tabs on all of the action and plan how best to follow it all.
The inaugural Test between Australia and India took place shortly after India gained independence in 1947-48, when Don Bradman led his side to an emphatic 4-0 victory under Don Bradman’s captaincy. Australia maintained their dominance for decades after this, however in more recent times India has made gains as one of cricket’s premier sides, winning four Border-Gavaskar Trophies since 2001 in Kolkata when Sourav Ganguly stunned Steve Waugh’s Australia; Chennai Tied Test (1986); Ricky Ponting’s epic century at Sharjah 1998; Tendulkar’s two back-to-back centuries at Gabba 2000 are all iconic moments that encapsulate this legendary rivalry.
India leads Australia in One Day Internationals (ODIs), having won 47 matches outright compared to their 24 victories. India and Australia have met 14 times at the ICC World Cup – India winning nine times to Australia’s six wins; additionally they met three times during ICC Champions Trophy finals with Australia winning all three matches.
India-Australia’s longstanding rivalry took an historic turn this November when November rainfall saw their five-match T20 series Down Under washed out. India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, already held onto their lead with wins in Canberra and Melbourne before Brisbane was washed out; thus securing an unprecedented four T20 wins consecutively against Australia: 2020-21-2023-24; plus their historic 2-1 triumph in 2022’s ODI series victory. Moving forward they’ll meet again for three Test series starting June 21.
Test Matches
India-Australia rivalry is one of the fiercest in world cricket, and every clash showcases passion and power. While other rivalries can be affected by politics and borders, this one purely thrives on competition; two great teams from vastly different cultures share an unrivalled sense of pride and determination that comes together during each match – from Eden Gardens roars to Border-Gavaskar Trophy atmosphere this rivalry offers high stakes drama with world-class performances at stake.
India and Australia first established an adversarial relationship during India’s initial visit in 1947-48, when Don Bradman’s team won all four series. Indian players responded, including Kapil Dev’s fiery spells during the 1980s and Sachin Tendulkar’s brilliant Sharjah performances that showed they could compete against Australia.
By the 2000s, India had established its Test credentials. The legendary Border-Gavaskar Trophy tournament of 2001 proved decisive; Steve Waugh’s Australian side arrived with 16 consecutive wins only to be defeated by Sourav Ganguly’s India side led by VVS Laxman (281 runs and Harbhajan Singh’s hat-trick in Kolkata plus Rahul Dravid’s Adelaide innings cemented India’s status as an impressive opponent.
Since then, their rivalry has only deepened. Following an uncertain start at the 2023 World Cup final, both teams have emerged to form a potency rivalry that’s as unpredictable as it is passionate. Modern stars such as Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah, and Cheteshwar Pujara have continued the legacy of intensity and drama established during past Test series victories against Australia; India’s 2018 Test series victory in Australia marked an historic milestone; however it should be noted that some warm up matches against Lions or Japan do not count towards caps; only those classified as tests will earn players caps – even if playing all three test matches during one international tour you will only earn three caps (not four!).
ODIs
Few rivalries in sports can compare with India vs Australia when it comes to intensity, legacy and emotion. Both sides bring something distinct: Australia with their disciplined, never-say-die approach while India with their flair, resilience and passionate fan base. This unique blend of cultures and styles has created high-stakes drama, memorable performances, and indelible memories over decades of competition between Don Bradman, Kapil Dev’s fiery spells in the ’80s, Sachin Tendulkar’s Sharjah masterclasses and their respective rivalries. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2001 changed everything. Steve Waugh’s Australia arrived in Kolkata riding an unbeaten 16-match winning streak; Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman mounted an incredible comeback against them and have since been considered one of the greatest Test matches ever played.
After that, their rivalry transitioned into an ODI contest, with 2008 tri-series in Australia marred by controversy and India’s dominant performance. By the end of this decade, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli had become two of the most dominant teams in ODI cricket.
Australian cricket won both the 2024 ICC World Cup and Champions Trophy tournaments, but India’s recent comeback, spearheaded by young stars like Shubman Gill, Cameron Green, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah, has ensured the rivalry remains just as intense.
Australia and India’s head-to-head record shows how the rivalry has transformed from early dominance into an even contest over time. Both teams have met over 105 Tests, 96 ODIs and four Twenty20 Internationals since 2003 with most matches ending in a draw – though Australia holds an edge with 80 wins to India’s 55 in ODIs (Australia dominated earlier). Both sides have emerged as genuine contenders in global tournaments such as World T20; recent clashes have been truly entertaining to watch.
T20 World Cup
India are considered favorites to win this edition, having previously won two T20 World Cups back-to-back. They will look for their record fifth victory at this tournament after Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav left their squad, and other players failed to reach their full potential during practice sessions.
The 2026 T20 World Cup will mark its 10th edition and be hosted in Sri Lanka. With 55 matches scheduled over four weeks starting February 7 and concluding March 8, India currently have three T20I series against South Africa before hosting New Zealand for three ODIs and five T20Is; they should name their squad for the T20 World Cup as per ICC regulations in early January.
India will serve as host and will be placed into Group A along with Pakistan, USA, Namibia, and Netherlands. Their first game of the tournament will take place against Pakistan on February 7, with future matches against USA and Namibia following shortly.
Australia will compete in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Ireland and Oman – two-time tournament winners who rank second worldwide. The final round will involve eight teams: four from each group as well as the eight best overall teams from each.
Hardik Pandya will be pivotal to India’s hope of successfully defending their World T20 Cup crown, hoping that his recovery from injury allows for him to participate. Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy can serve as a good indicator of Pandya’s fitness and form ahead of the T20 World Cup; India are hoping he can serve as their main batsman, adding another title victory to their list. Australia on the other hand are looking to build on their impressive Asia Cup performance by building on this momentum.
