IND vs AUS ODI Head-To-Head: India’s Record in Australia in the 21st Century

Sports News: The rivalry between India and Australia has always delivered high-octane cricket and unforgettable moments. India and Australia will play three One-Day International (ODI) matches starting October 19 in Australia. Shubman Gill will lead the Indian team, while Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia. This series is very important for both teams and will be Shubman Gill’s first big challenge as India’s captain.

India vs Australia: Overall ODI Record

So far, India and Australia have played a total of 152 ODI matches against each other. Out of these, Australia has won 84 matches, while India has emerged victorious in 58. This fierce rivalry began back in 1980, and every decade since has seen some unforgettable encounters between the two cricketing giants.

India’s ODI Record in Australia

Winning ODIs on Australian soil has always been a tough challenge for India. Till now, India has played 54 ODIs in Australia, winning 14, losing 38, and 2 matches ended with no result. This means India’s win percentage is around 26% in Australia. However, in recent years, Team India has shown significant improvement and recorded several memorable victories Down Under.

India’s Best ODI Performances in Australia

India’s highest ODI total in Australia is 338/9, achieved on November 29, 2020, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India’s biggest ODI win in Australia came in 1991 at the WACA Ground in Perth, when the team defeated Australia by 107 runs. Additionally, India has also beaten Australia twice by 8 wickets at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Rohit Sharma’s Dominance in Australia

When it comes to batting in Australia, Rohit Sharma’s name stands out. He has scored 990 runs in 19 ODIs played in Australia — the most by any Indian batsman. Rohit has hit four centuries, including his memorable knock of 171 off 163 balls* in Perth (2016). In those 19 matches, he has maintained an impressive average of 58.23 and smashed 29 sixes, the highest by any Indian in Australia.
During the five-match series in January 2016, Rohit created history by scoring 441 runs, dominating the Australian bowling attack.

What to Expect from Upcoming Series

This tour will not be an easy one for Team India, but it presents a golden opportunity for young captain Shubman Gill to prove himself. If Indian batsmen can perform well on Australia’s fast and bouncy pitches, and the bowlers manage to take early wickets, the series could turn out to be a historic one for Team India.