India-Australia is one of the greatest rivalries in world cricket, forming a rich India National Cricket Team Vs Australian men’s Cricket Team Timeline marked by iconic Test players like Don Bradman and VVS Laxman, as well as intense T20I competition.
Their fierce rivalry has left a lasting impact on cricket for generations, shaping unforgettable moments and legendary performances that continue to define the sport.
Now, the two teams will compete against one another in five T20 Internationals. The initial three will take place at Bill Pippen Oval in Gold Coast.
| Date | Match | Format | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov 2025 | India vs Australia (5th T20I) | T20I | Brisbane | No Result (rain) |
| 06 Nov 2025 | India vs Australia (4th T20I) | T20I | Gold Coast | India won by 48 runs |
| 02 Nov 2025 | India vs Australia (3rd T20I) | T20I | Hobart | India won by 5 wickets |
| 25 Oct 2025 | India vs Australia (3rd ODI) | ODI | Sydney | India won by 9 wickets |
| 23 Oct 2025 | India vs Australia (2nd ODI) | ODI | Adelaide | Australia won by 2 wickets |
India vs Australia
India-Australia rivalry is among the fiercest in cricket, featuring centuries from Don Bradman and VVS Laxman along with fiery T20 battles across both countries.
Fans all around the globe remain riveted to this competition that continues to thrill and excite cricket lovers around the globe.
Australia and India have played in 155 One Day International (ODI) matches against each other; of these 155 ODI matches, Australia have won 59 while India have claimed 46 victories.
They have also competed against one another at various ICC World Cup and Champions Trophy tournaments with Australia winning 10 competitions against seven for India.
ODIs provide both teams a great way to build momentum for a Test series. As this format suits their styles perfectly, and allows players to showcase their strengths effectively; both sides have strong batting lineups and match-winning bowlers who excel in one-day internationals; currently Rohit Sharma leads all scorers against Australia with 87 sixes while Glenn Maxwell comes close behind with 86.
Australia has historically used fast bowlers to strike fear into Indian batsmen. But, over time, both teams have developed an equilibrium between pace and spin bowlers – such as Brett Lee and James Pattinson in Test matches against India – while India’s spinners have also proven quite formidable.
India and Australia have met repeatedly in ICC T20 World Cup tournaments, with India winning four times and Australia twice taking home top honors.
Both nations also reached two ODI World Cup finals between them – reaching both finals on two separate occasions! Their next encounter will come around 2023.
Tests
India and Australia in cricket represent one of the greatest and legitimate rivalries in sport. Both teams meet regularly in Tests, ODIs and T20s with matches often fiercely contested between them. Of all their 304 Test matches played between them – Australia winning 146 and India 10.
Their match up has long been considered one of the biggest battles ever in cricket’s history with passion of fans fueling a fierce rivalry that endures today.
India and Australia will take part in three one-day internationals over the course of two weeks, commencing Friday at Adelaide Oval.
India have made several adjustments to their squad since winning the ODI World Cup; leaving-arm spinner Radha Yadav was dropped, as was speedster Arundhati Reddy; while batswoman Pratika Rawal returned after suffering leg injury during the tournament; middle-order batsman Kashvee Gautam, back-up wicketkeeper Uma Chetry as well as left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma who earned her debut call up as well as left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma who earned her debut call-up and fast bowler Tanushree Dutta was given their debut one-day international call-ups; left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma received her debut one-day call-up.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will lead India in this series that marks Virat Kohli’s 500th ODI cap. Both sides will aim to win this match-up as winning would make significant strides towards attaining top spot on world rankings.
India have won three consecutive one-day internationals since the start of 2024 and they will be looking forward to continuing that streak against Australia.
Meanwhile, their counterparts have struggled since falling short against India in the World Cup semi-finals; winning only one out of their last five ODIs since.
Travis Head has been on an impressive tear this year and will look to keep up his stellar pink-ball performances against India.
The Australian opener became the fastest player ever to reach 3000 ODI runs for Australia and can help guide his side to victory at Perth Stadium. Furthermore, this series will mark Steve Smith’s return from being rested during Pakistan and South Africa matches.
ODIs
India and Australia share one of the fiercest, most competitive rivalries on earth when it comes to cricket, playing out at packed stadiums across both nations.
Their competition was perfectly showcased during the 2003 ODI World Cup final when Australia defeated India by 125 runs en route to victory and won by Australia overall; their teams have competed in 246 ODIs with Australia winning 147 and India winning 115 respectively, plus 10 ICC World Cup (ODI and T20), three Champions Trophy tournaments, as well as three Champions Trophy tournaments between themselves!
T20Is
The Twenty20 International (T20I) format of cricket allows teams to compete against one another in twenty-over matches. First introduced in 2003 in England, this fast-paced form of the game has since become immensely popular and often played in major sports leagues like Indian Premier League (IPL).
Australia and New Zealand played their inaugural Twenty20I match against each other in February 2005; this friendly contest included both teams wearing retro uniforms from the 1980s, as well as sporting mustaches.
Following this historic debut match, the International Cricket Council (ICC) quickly began keeping track of teams’ performances using an automated scoring system that awarded points based on wins/losses; those at the top were considered world class players.
T20Is are an exciting short form of cricket played on larger fields. These matches typically last 20 overs with thrilling last-over finishes and surprising upsets often occurring – from David Warner’s centuries to Jasprit Bumrah’s pinpoint yorkers, T20Is have produced some unforgettable moments and matches over time.
India and Australia’s 2023 T20I has attracted much anticipation due to their rich history in T20 cricket – having competed against each other at various high-profile tournaments such as World Cups and Champions Trophees over many years – creating one of the fiercest rivalries in cricket history.
Australian cricketers have had more success at winning trophies against India compared to any other team, having taken home 10 International Cricket Council events compared to seven for India and having also featured in multiple T20 and ODI finals.
Rivalry between these two countries is one reason they share such an avid passion for cricket, with matches between them often becoming some of the highest-scoring games ever seen in cricket history.
Furthermore, this rivalry has given rise to some of cricket’s greatest batsmen; from Sikandar Raza and Kushal Malla all the way to Hazratullah Zazai; these legends have made an immeasurable mark on the game while serving as inspirations to aspiring batsmen worldwide.
