India and Australia have faced off 12 times at World Cup editions to date, sharing an equal number of wins and losses.
This rivalry has long been one of the highlights of cricket fans’ experience. Yet, over the decades, its intensity and entertaining qualities have also caused various controversies to emerge. In this article, we will discuss the main points of India National Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Timeline.
1. India vs Australia Test Match
India and Australia share one of the greatest rivalries in world cricket, often producing intense and thrilling cricket matches whenever they meet. When these two heavyweights meet again for an encounter this 2022-23 series will consist of 4 Test matches followed by 3 ODIs – not forgetting an additional 5-match Test series against South Africa which follows it.
India and Australia met in an epic 4th Test at the Gabba in a thrilling encounter that Ajinkya Rahane led India to a massive win, beating Australia by an innings and 37 runs – an astonishing achievement given they did so without the services of some key figures such as Virat Kohli or Ravichandran Ashwin.
Once India won the toss and elected to bat first, they were bowled out for just 171 in their first innings. Australia responded by scoring an astounding total of 657/7 declared; their top order members fell quickly in their second innings but Tim Paine and David Warner each made significant contributions, helping reach their target with ease.
India only made 107 in their first innings and were forced to follow on, forcing Australia into following on with them. VVS Laxman scored 281 and Suresh Raina scored 86 to set Australia a target of 279. In response, Australia were bowled out for only 216 runs and India claimed victory by one innings and 37 runs.
India have named an impressive squad for their Test series against Australia, featuring star pacer Jasprit Bumrah as its centerpiece. Alongside more experienced players such as Ravichandran Ashwin and Umesh Yadav are younger talents such as Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav as well as leg spinner Todd Murphy receiving his maiden call-up for this competition.
2. India vs Australia ODI Match
On September 22nd, India and Australia will meet for their inaugural One-Day International (ODI). It will take place at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali and serve as an important benchmark before October’s ICC World Cup tournament. Hardik Pandya’s form in white ball cricket should also serve as an indicator as to his chances of making Hardik’s squad list for tournament.
Australia, however, have an impressive track record against India recently and will look to extend their winning streak in ODIs. They went undefeated against Ireland and Bangladesh respectively before facing India for their opening ODI series matchup.
India will be put through its paces by Australia’s bowling attack and it will be fascinating to watch how its batsmen respond. India’s top order, led by Pujara and Rahane, must buck up in response to Australia’s attack; Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar will play crucial roles in countering it for India.
3. India vs Australia T20 Match
On Monday, archrivals India and Australia meet up in another highly anticipated T20 match that could seal India’s place in the semi-finals. Australia are fresh off a disappointing defeat against Afghanistan and will look to use this matchup against India to put in their best performance yet.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have taken to the crease for India, looking to get off to an explosive start. Rohit smashed a six on his debut over before scoring two boundaries later on – India have an excellent 35/1 starting position after just one over!
India need control in their middle overs, as well as some wickets. Renuka Singh Thakur comes on to bowl the fourth over, allowing only four runs in it but missing an easy stumping opportunity on her last delivery.
Australian Travis Head scores his fifty before Jasprit Bumrah strikes back with a crucial wicket, further deflating Australia’s chase.
Due to inclement weather conditions, today’s match has been postponed until 7:15 pm local time when both teams should take to the field. Both have already lined up but there remains the possibility of rain threatening play – both have already started practicing for their matches but there could still be rain preventing play from commencing as planned.
Australia needs 29 from six balls against India to win this match-up and Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins are at the crease for them. Australia must win this crucial encounter if they hope to reach the semi-finals, while for India this victory would give their T20 campaign a much-needed boost.
4. India vs Australia T20I Match
India and Australia will commence five T20I matches against each other starting November 23. Both teams have made several adjustments following the ODI World Cup final, resting many senior players who took part.
Indian T20 captain Rohit Sharma will appoint Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain. Australia have elected Matt Wade as captain despite having lost both openers in their initial two matches; therefore they hope to find an impressive middle order batting unit to compete successfully against India.
Australia was left reeling under India’s powerful batting attack during their opening match. Rohit Sharma’s 92-ball ton helped the hosts amass an impressive total of 205/6 but Australia struggled in their chase, trailing by 30 runs early on before Hardik Pandya delivered several clutch hits that allowed them to recover their deficit and ultimately win by 24 runs.
Australia once more failed to match India’s batting prowess and were dismissed for 181/7 after 20 overs at St Lucia. Travis Head’s 76-ball half century wasn’t enough to prevent Australia from going down by a wide margin; Jasprit Bumrah’s wicket of Head in the 17th over was enough for India’s bowlers (Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Arshdeep Singh all picked up four wickets between them), who combined four to secure all but two spots in their respective final four matches while Australia will need two victories over to stay within two WC spots in order to qualify as finalists while India will look to secure their place among top two slots in order for qualification while Aussies will need two victories within two matches either way in order for top two places (both teams must win each match before reaching final).
5. India vs Australia T20I Series
India and Australia will once again come face-to-face just four days after ODI World Cup final, when they begin a five-match T20I series at Dr Y S Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Thursday November 23. Suryakumar Yadav will captain an India side largely changed due to Hardik Pandya’s injury issues; Suryakumar Yadav will captain.
Both teams have played 32 T20I matches between them previously, with India winning 20 times while Australia 11 times. Australia are clear favorites when it comes to T20, but India have shown improvement recently and look poised to make their mark against Australia this time around. India are already coming off their recent win against Sri Lanka 2-1; now is their chance to make another statement series win against Australia!
Both teams will use these matches as a practice run in preparation for next year’s ICC T20 World Cup tournament, to be hosted in both the Caribbean and United States. Selectors will have an idea of which combinations might work at this tournament while it gives an opportunity for young talent to showcase themselves over short formats.
India and Australia T20I series is an important one, as its outcome could determine who wins the ICC World T20 Championship. Both sides will give everything they have in order to perform well and secure their spot in the final. Fans are sure to have a blast watching these two heavyweights compete, which will be broadcast live by Sports 18 and live streamed by Jio Cinema.
