Few rivalries in cricket capture the imagination, such as the contest between India and Australia. With a legacy stretching back nearly a century—and featuring legends from Don Bradman and Kapil Dev to Brett Lee and Ricky Ponting—this clash has continuously produced moments that leave fans on the edge of their seats. Today, as we revisit the statistics, we also bring in some recent insights from the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy and other fresh developments.
Head-to-Head Overview
The head-to-head statistics show the long history and hard-fought nature of contests between the two cricketing giants:
| Format | Matches | India Won | Australia Won | Draw/Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEST | 112 | 33 | 48 | 30 |
| ODI | 152 | 58 | 84 | 10 |
| T20 | 32 | 20 | 11 | 1 |
| Total | 296 | 111 | 142 | 41 |
Note: These figures reflect the overall tally up to the current date, capturing more than a century of contests.
ICC Events Performance
In ICC tournaments, the rivalry has seen intense battles with both sides tasting glory and setback:
| Event | Matches | India Won | Australia Won | Draw/Tie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI WC | 14 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| T20 WC | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 |
Test Match Chronicles
Test cricket has provided the stage for some of the most memorable episodes in this rivalry.
Test Team Performances
Highest Team Scores
| Team | Score | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 705/7d | vs Australia | Sydney |
| Australia | 674 | vs India | Adelaide |
| Australia | 659/4d | vs India | Sydney |
| India | 657/7d | vs Australia | Kolkata |
| India | 633/5d | vs Australia | Kolkata |
Lowest Team Scores
| Team | Score | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 36 | vs Australia | Adelaide |
| India | 58 | vs Australia | Brisbane |
| India | 67 | vs Australia | Melbourne |
| Australia | 83 | vs India | Melbourne |
| Australia | 91 | vs India | Nagpur |
Test Batting Records
Most Runs
| Player | Innings | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 74 | 3660 | 241* |
| Ricky Ponting | 51 | 2555 | 257 |
| VVS Laxman | 54 | 2434 | 281 |
| Steve Smith* | 46 | 2356 | 192 |
| Virat Kohli* | 53 | 2232 | 186 |
Highest Averages
| Player | Innings | Runs | Highest Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Bradman | 6 | 715 | 178.75 |
| Lindsay Hassett | 4 | 332 | 110.66 |
| Beau Webster* | 2 | 96 | 96.00 |
| Axar Patel* | 5 | 264 | 88.00 |
| Sam Loxton | 1 | 80 | 80.00 |
Test Bowling Records
Most Wickets
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lyon* | 56 | 130 | 8/50 |
| Ravi Ashwin | 43 | 115 | 7/103 |
| Anil Kumble | 38 | 111 | 8/141 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 35 | 95 | 8/84 |
| Ravindra Jadeja* | 36 | 93 | 7/42 |
Best Economy Rates
| Player | Matches | Overs | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allon Davidson | 6 | 267.5 | 1.76 |
| Ashley Mallett | 5 | 298.4 | 1.79 |
| John Gleeson | 7 | — | 1.87 |
| Richie Benaud | 8 | 492.1 | 1.94 |
| Ian Johnson | 6 | — | 2.00 |
ODI Encounters
One Day Internationals have produced exciting run-chases and nerve-wracking finishes in this classic rivalry.
ODI Team Performances
Highest Team Scores
| Team | Score | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 399/5 | vs Australia | Indore |
| Australia | 389/4 | vs India | Sydney |
| India | 383/6 | vs Australia | Bangalore |
| Australia | 374/6 | vs India | Sydney |
| India | 362/1 | vs Australia | Jaipur |
Lowest Team Scores
| Team | Score | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 63 | vs Australia | Sydney |
| India | 100 | vs Australia | Sydney |
| Australia | 101 | vs India | Perth |
| India | 117 | vs Australia | Vizag |
| India | 125 | vs Australia | Centurion |
ODI Batting & Bowling Highlights
Most Runs
| Player | Innings | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 70 | 3077 | 175 |
| Virat Kohli* | 48 | 2451 | 123 |
| Rohit Sharma* | 46 | 2407 | 209 |
| Ricky Ponting | 59 | 2164 | 140* |
| MS Dhoni | 48 | 1660 | 139* |
Highest Averages
| Player | Innings | Runs | Highest Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Hussey | 5 | 251 | 125.50 |
| Sadagoppan Ramesh | 1 | 71 | 71.00 |
| George Bailey | 12 | 710 | 71.00 |
| Kl Rahul* | 17 | 733 | 61.08 |
| Graham Yallop | 5 | 180 | 60.00 |
Most Wickets
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Lee | 30 | 55 | 5/27 |
| Kapil Dev | 39 | 45 | 5/43 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 26 | 43 | 5/26 |
| Steve Waugh | 37 | 43 | 4/40 |
| Md. Shami* | 25 | 42 | 5/51 |
Best Economy Rates
| Player | Matches | Overs | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapil Dev | 41 | 338.4 | 3.67 |
| Ravi Shastri | 31 | 241.2 | 3.80 |
| Craig McDermot | 22 | 199.5 | 4.12 |
| Glenn McGrath | 25 | 206.0 | 4.41 |
| Brett Lee | 32 | 257.1 | 4.49 |
T20 International Battles
The T20 format adds a new dimension to this rivalry with high-octane action and explosive individual performances.
T20 Team Performances
Highest Team Scores
| Team | Score | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 235/4 | vs Australia | Tivendram |
| Australia | 225/5 | vs India | Guwahati |
| India | 222/3 | vs Australia | Guwahati |
| Australia | 211/6 | vs India | Mohali |
| India | 209/8 | vs Australia | Vizag |
Lowest Team Scores
| Team | Score | Opposition | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 74 | vs Australia | Melbourne |
| Australia | 86 | vs India | Mirpur |
| India | 118 | vs Australia | Guwahati |
| India | 126/7 | vs Australia | Guwahati |
| Australia | 127/7 | vs India | Vizag |
T20 Individual Brilliance
Most Runs
| Player | Innings | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 22 | 794 | 90* |
| Glenn Maxwell* | 21 | 574 | 113* |
| Aron Finch | 18 | 500 | 89 |
| Matthew Wade* | 15 | 484 | 80 |
| Rohit Sharma | 20 | 347 | 92 |
Best Strike Rates
| Player | Innings | Runs | Best Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Nevill | 1 | 10 | 500 |
| Mitchell Johnson | 1 | 4 | 400 |
| Shardul Thakur* | 1 | 17 | 242.85 |
| Mitchell Swepson* | 1 | 12 | 240 |
| Jhai Richardson* | 1 | 7 | 233.33 |
Most Wickets
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah* | 14 | 17 | 3/16 |
| Axar Patel* | 9 | 15 | 3/16 |
| Jason Behrendorff* | 9 | 13 | 4/21 |
| Adam Zampa* | 15 | 12 | 3/16 |
| Shane Watson | 8 | 10 | 3/34 |
Best Economy in T20s
| Player | Economy |
|---|---|
| Adam Zampa* | 7.29 |
| Jasprit Bumrah* | 8.00 |
Individual Records Across Formats
Test Matches – Individual Bests
Highest Runs in an Innings
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Michael Clarke | 329* |
| VVS Laxman | 281 |
| Ricky Ponting | 257 |
| Ricky Ponting | 242 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 241* |
Highest Wickets in an Innings
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Jasubhai Patel | 9/69 |
| Nathan Lyon* | 8/50 |
| Nathan Lyon* | 8/64 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 8/84 |
| Kapil Dev | 8/106 |
ODIs – Individual Bests
Highest Runs in an Innings
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma* | 209 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 175 |
| Rohit Sharma* | 171* |
| George Bailey | 156 |
| Steve Smith* | 149 |
Highest Wickets in an Innings
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Murli Kartik | 6/27 |
| Ken MacLeay | 6/39 |
| Ajit Agarkar | 6/42 |
| Yuzi Chahal* | 6/42 |
| Mitchell Starc | 6/43 |
T20s – Individual Bests
Highest Runs in an Innings
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Shane Watson | 124* |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad* | 123* |
| Glenn Maxwell* | 113* |
| Josh Inglis* | 110 |
| Glenn Maxwell* | 104* |
Highest Wickets in an Innings
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| R Ashwin* | 4/11 |
| Jason Behrendorff* | 4/21 |
| Krunal Pandya* | 4/36 |
| Nathan Bracken* | 3/11 |
| Jasprit Bumrah* | 3/16 |
FAQs
- How many times does India beat Australia?
In ODIs, India has recorded 58 wins out of 152 matches, while Australia has emerged victorious in 84 games. The remaining 19 matches ended without a result. - Which team is better, India or Australia?
Overall statistics suggest that Australia has a slight edge in the historical record. However, India’s form on home soil—especially with the recent surge led by Rohit Sharma and the evolving young talent—keeps the rivalry fiercely competitive. - Did India tour Australia in 2024?
Yes, the Indian team toured Australia for the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy from November 2024 to January 2025, sparking renewed excitement and fresh rivalries. - How many Border-Gavaskar Trophies has Virat Kohli won?
Virat Kohli has clinched the Border-Gavaskar Trophy three times—in 2013, 2018, and 2020—with the last two victories coming under his leadership. - Why is Australia so powerful in cricket?
Australia’s success can be attributed to several factors:- An aggressive, never-say-die playing style
- A deep-rooted cricketing culture
- A robust domestic structure that continually produces world-class talent
Conclusion & Recent Developments
The India–Australia rivalry is as storied as it is intense. From breathtaking Test performances—where both teams have scripted history—to nail-biting ODIs and explosive T20 encounters, this saga continues to evolve. Recently, India’s resurgence on home soil has been evident, with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy tour sparking new narratives and fierce battles that promise to define the future of international cricket.
As emerging talents step up and veterans continue to inspire, both teams are poised to add even more chapters to this legendary rivalry. Stay tuned for further updates and detailed analyses as India and Australia continue their cricketing odyssey.
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