India and Australia have crossed paths on 12 occasions in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup, forging an intense rivalry that has captivated cricket enthusiasts worldwide. In this cricketing battle, Australia has held the upper hand, emerging victorious in 8 out of 12 encounters. India’s notable defeats to Australia include the semi-finals of the 2015 World Cup and the finals of the 2003 World Cup.
The inaugural ODI match between Australia and India took place in Melbourne on December 6, 1980, where India secured a 66-run victory, with Sandeep Patil earning the title of Man of the Match.
Sachin Tendulkar stands as the highest run-scorer in ODIs between the two teams, amassing 3077 runs in 71 matches.
Brett Lee, renowned for his pace and skill, boasts the record for the most wickets in ODIs contested between India and Australia, tallying 55 wickets in 32 matches. Lee’s best bowling performance in this rivalry was an impressive 5/27.
Rohit Sharma’s name is etched in the record books for his monumental individual score in an India vs. Australia ODI match. In November 2013, Rohit unleashed a breathtaking innings, scoring 209 runs off 158 balls, featuring 16 sixes and 12 fours.
Murali Karthik’s remarkable bowling figures of 6/27 in 2007 at Mumbai remain unparalleled as the best-ever performance by a bowler in India vs. Australia one-day international cricket matches.
Australia maintains the upper hand in head-to-head ODI contests against India, emerging victorious in 82 out of 147 encounters, while India has secured 56 wins. Additionally, 10 matches concluded without a result.
The highest team total achieved in an India vs. Australia ODI match is 434/4, a formidable score posted by Australia in Canberra during 2016.
On the flip side, the lowest team total in this rivalry is 91, recorded by India at Adelaide in 1981.
Sachin Tendulkar once again takes center stage for his exceptional innings, scoring 183 runs in an India vs. Australia ODI match at Hyderabad in 2009.
The record for the most wickets taken by a bowler in an India vs. Australia ODI match belongs to Glenn McGrath, who claimed 7 wickets in a memorable performance at Nagpur in 2004.
Shane Watson holds the distinction of scoring the fastest century in an India vs. Australia ODI match, achieving the milestone in just 69 balls during a thrilling encounter in Bangalore in 2013.
Australia enjoyed a period of dominance in this rivalry, securing 6 consecutive wins between 2009 and 2013.
Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable contributions have earned him the record for the most Man-of-the-Match awards in India vs. Australia ODI matches, with a total of 10 accolades.
Furthermore, Adam Gilchrist has etched his name in history by securing 5 Man-of-the-Series awards in India vs. Australia ODI series, a testament to his exceptional performances.