Australia and India are two of the premier cricket teams, boasting fierce rivalries filled with aggression, fearless batting and tactical genius. The Nineties proved pivotal in both nations creating world class squads.
Jasprit Bumrah made a triumphant return for India after missing the recent one-day international series, marking his first encounter in the India National Cricket Team Vs Australian Men‚äôs Cricket Team series since last year’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour.
| Match Date | Format | Result | Margin | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2025 | T20I (5th) | Abandoned (Rain) | N/A | Series: India won 2–1 |
| 06 Nov 2025 | T20I (4th) | India 167/8 vs Aus 119/10 | India won by 48 runs | India |
| 02 Nov 2025 | T20I (3rd) | Aus 186/6 vs India 188/5 | India won by 5 wickets | India |
| 31 Oct 2025 | T20I (2nd) | Australia 126/6 vs India 125 | Australia won by 4 wickets | Australia |
| 25 Oct 2025 | ODI (3rd) | Aus 236 vs India 237/1 | India won by 9 wickets | India |
India vs Australia
The India national cricket team represents India in international cricket competition and is overseen by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
With Test, One Day International and Twenty20 statuses respectively, members are drawn from across India’s many geographical regions which form regional cricket teams; BCCI headquarters can be found in Kolkata.
India is one of the oldest test-playing nations and boasts a long tradition in cricket matches, having won many prestigious international tournaments including the World Cup.
Their cricketers have become well known for their fielding and batting prowess as well as strong relationships with Australia (known affectionately as “the other white kangaroo”).
India men’s national cricket team is one of the world’s most beloved and frequently attended teams, selling out its home matches quickly.
Australia fans also love them; attendance for Test matches between them has seen an upsurge due to increased awareness. A large part of this interest can be attributed to Bharat Army supporter movement online that supports Indian players.
India is becoming more widely popular as relations between its two nations strengthen and mature. Their performance in ODIs and T20 internationals has raised expectations about India’s future in international cricket; their captain, Rohit Sharma has become an iconic figure representing their nation. They may have encountered some setbacks along their journey; nonetheless their future looks bright.
History
India and Australia share one of the fiercest rivalries in cricket history. From Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting to Aaron Finch and Virat Kohli, their matchup has captured fans worldwide; each meeting between teams creates new chapters of this historic tale.
Both teams have met in 304 tests and white ball matches over time, as well as participating in International Cricket Council events such as the World Cup and Champions Trophy. Australia has won more tournaments compared to India – winning 10 tournaments overall while only India winning 7.
India’s victory at the 1983 Cricket World Cup turned it into an overwhelming national obsession, sparking national pride, emotions, celebrations, and providing an outlet for social expression across diverse social landscapes in India. Its cultural importance cemented cricket’s status beyond simply sport in Indian society as part of contemporary Indian identity and culture.
India has seen considerable Test success over recent years due to their world-class spinners and fast bowlers such as Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah; however, last year their record against Australia on home soil suffered significantly, as they lost all three tests.
India has achieved great success in One Day Internationals (ODIs), including winning two ICC Men’s T20 World Cups and three Champions Trophy titles as well as four World Twenty20 Championships.
India also has an excellent track record in chasing large totals down and dominating opponents over 50 overs, and have become notoriously prolific six hitters like Rohit Sharma’s incredible 87 sixes against Australia during T20Is!
Matches
India’s national cricket team, commonly referred to as “The Men in Blue,” represents their nation on an international men’s cricket stage.
Administered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India and affiliated with the International Cricket Council with Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) membership status; its success fosters shared national pride while creating a source of national unification within an otherwise highly diverse nation.
India currently sits second globally in Tests, fourth globally in ODIs and first globally in T20Is. Rohit Sharma currently captains both ODIs and Tests while Hardik Pandya leads T20I side. Rahul Dravid serves as coach alongside Vikram Rathour (batting), Paras Mhambrey (bowling) and T Dilip (fielding).
Australia holds an edge over India in ODI matches. These two nations have faced each other 304 times; Australia won 146 matches to India’s 114, while in T20Is Australia took eight of 16 victories.
The Senior Men’s Selection Committee announced its squads for an upcoming bilateral series between India and Australia that includes three ODIs and five T20Is in October-November. Shubman Gill will lead an ODI squad consisting of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy Shivam Dube Varun Chakaravarthy Washington Sundar Jitesh Sharma Harshit Rana;
Abhishek Sharma will captain his T20I squad, consisting of Rohit Sharma Virat Kohli Axar Patel Shivendra Dhawan Jitesh Sharma Varun Chakaravarthy Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna; India have won two out of their last four T20I series against Australia since 26 October 2025 when India won two.
Squads
India-Australia is one of the fiercest rivalries in international cricket, producing some of the greatest matches and captivating fans worldwide.
Ranging from intense Test matches for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to thrilling ODIs and T20s involving legendary players like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting – each side eager to prove its mettle on any pitch; both eager to put forth their best effort in every series upcoming against each other.
Both teams are well-prepared for their upcoming matches, boasting plenty of high-calibre batsmen and bowlers. Australia is led by Aaron Finch – one of the premier T20 batsmen worldwide – while Rohit Sharma leads India as its premier ODI batsman with his talent for hitting big sixes.
Yuzvendra Chahal and Adam Zampa are Australia’s two stand-out bowlers in T20 format cricket, looking to limit India’s scoring opportunities and contain their run-scoring threat. India will look towards the batsmen Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid to form partnerships that could propel them toward victory.
On July 31 at Sydney Cricket Ground, India and Australia will face each other for their inaugural One-Day International (ODI).
Fox Sports in Australia and Channel Seven globally will be broadcasting the match live, while BBC Sport (UK), its website, app, and Twitter channel will provide commentary for free. Kayo Sports offers monthly subscription plans so subscribers can also watch live action.
The second One Day International (ODI) will take place on Thursday August 2, at Adelaide Oval, with the third and final ODI scheduled for Sunday September 4. Jio Hotstar in India will provide English commentary for these matches while Star Sports 2 HD/SD and 18 1 HD/SD provide Hindi commentary during each ODI match.
Preparation
Australia’s men’s national cricket team represents Australia in international men’s cricket. Administered by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and with Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) membership status on the International Cricket Council.
Recognised for their success over time – winning six ICC World Cups and five Champions Trophy tournaments respectively; Australia are currently ranked second behind South Africa on these rankings.
Aaron Finch currently leads his current side and coach Trevor Hohns provides leadership. Experienced players such as Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa are joined by young emerging talent such as Ben Dwarshuis, Mahli Beardman and Shaun Marsh – an impressive lineup to say the least! Currently they are preparing to defend their ICC World Test Championship crown which they are expected to do so easily next season/2026/27 season.
Australian cricket’s focus for 2018-19 Ashes series includes fielding an entirely new-look side. Many of their selections have been tailored towards achieving that aim, hoping to build on recent form and become top of both ICC Test and ODI rankings.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen practicing together in Perth ahead of India’s three-match ODI series against Australia which begins this Sunday.
Both players could be seen practicing in the nets alongside fast bowlers Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, members of their support staff, as well as coach. No frenzied preparations occurred this time compared with November’s tour when India had similar preparations underway.
