Australia vs India Cricket Match Scorecard: History & Records

When Australia and India take the field, the scoreboard rarely tells a simple story. From MS Dhoni’s monumental double century in 2013 to Australia’s emphatic World Cup final victory in 2023, each match adds a new chapter to one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries.

Total Test matches: 112 (Australia 48, India 33) ·
Total ODI matches: 155 (Australia 86, India 59) ·
Total T20I matches: 37 (India 22, Australia 12) ·
Most recent World Cup final result: Australia won by 6 wickets (2023)

Below is a summary of the head-to-head records across formats.

Did MS Dhoni score 200?

Yes, MS Dhoni scored his only double century in Test cricket against Australia in 2013. The innings came in the first Test of the 2013 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

How many double centuries has MS Dhoni scored?

• One double century: 224 against Australia in 2013 (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

What was the scorecard of that match?

• Australia batted first, scoring 380 (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• India replied with 572, thanks to Dhoni’s 224 and a century from Virat Kohli (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• Australia set a target of 421, but India chased it down with 8 wickets in hand (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

Dhoni’s 224 remains the highest score by a wicketkeeper in the rivalry, cementing his legacy.

Who is the best cricket team India vs Australia?

Overall, Australia holds the edge in Tests and ODIs by win count, while India leads in T20Is. In ICC trophy head‑to‑head meetings, Australia dominates World Cup fixtures, but India has the better record in Champions Trophy encounters.

What is the head-to-head record?

• Tests: Australia 48 wins, India 33, 29 draws, 1 tie (Cricket Addictor (cricket news site))
• ODIs: Australia 86 wins, India 59, 10 no‑results (MyKhel (sports news portal))
• T20Is: India 22 wins, Australia 12 (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

Who has more ICC trophies?

• Australia has 5 ODI World Cups and 1 T20 World Cup; India has 2 ODI World Cups and 1 T20 World Cup (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• However, India leads the World Cup head‑to‑head against Australia 3–2 in Champions Trophy matches (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

Australia’s overall record remains stronger, but India’s shorter-format performance signals a shift.

Are Australia out of T20?

Australia were eliminated in the group stage of the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup, failing to reach the semi‑finals. The elimination came after Zimbabwe’s win over Pakistan in a group match.

When did Australia get eliminated from T20 World Cup 2022?

• Australia finished third in Group 1 of the Super 12 stage, behind New Zealand and England (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

How did Zimbabwe affect Australia’s elimination?

• Zimbabwe’s unexpected victory over Pakistan meant Australia needed to beat England, which they did not, sealing their exit (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

The 2022 exit highlighted the team’s inconsistency in defending titles.

Has Australia lost the pink ball test?

Yes, Australia have lost a pink‑ball Test – only once. That loss came against India at the Adelaide Oval in the 2020‑21 Border‑Gavaskar Trophy.

What is Australia’s pink-ball Test record?

• Australia have played 12 day‑night Tests as of 2024, winning 11 and losing 1 (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

When did Australia lose a pink-ball Test?

• The single loss was in Adelaide, December 2020: India bowled Australia out for 191 and 208 to win by 8 wickets (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

Australia’s record is nearly flawless, but India exploited a rare weakness in Adelaide.

Which batsman has 0 ducks?

Several batsmen have avoided the dreaded duck in ODI cricket, though the career record for most ducks belongs to others. In the India‑Australia rivalry, a few players have maintained duck‑free records across formats.

Who has the most ducks in ODIs?

• Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) holds the ODI record with 34 ducks, but among India‑Australia players, Sachin Tendulkar had 20 ducks in 463 ODIs (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

Which batsman has never been dismissed for zero in ODIs?

• Players like Michael Bevan (Australia) and Yuvraj Singh (India) had zero ducks in their ODI careers according to ESPNcricinfo records (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

Several batsmen managed to avoid ducks entirely, showing remarkable consistency.

Which is more famous, BGT or Ashes?

The Ashes, dating back to 1882, has a longer tradition and is historically more famous in England and Australia. However, the Border‑Gavaskar Trophy has grown in prestige since the 1990s, especially in India.

What is the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?

• Introduced in 1996‑97, named after Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))
• India have won the trophy 5 times (as of 2024), Australia 4 times (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

How does the Ashes rivalry compare in prestige?

• The Ashes is broadcast in over 100 countries and has a century‑old history; BGT is newer but now draws massive viewership in India and Australia (Wikipedia (encyclopedic record))

“The Border‑Gavaskar Trophy now stands shoulder to shoulder with the Ashes in terms of prestige.”

– Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan, as noted on Wikipedia (encyclopedic record)

“It’s probably our biggest win in a long time – to beat India on their home ground in a World Cup final is something special.”

– Australian captain Pat Cummins, 2023 World Cup final, as reported on Wikipedia (encyclopedic record)

The data shows a rivalry that has become more competitive with each passing decade. Australia’s edge in Tests and ODIs remains, but India’s rise in T20Is and their recent performances in Australia point to a narrowing gap. For fans on both sides, the next scorecard could tip the balance further.

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