India vs Australia T20
The thrilling cricket rivalry between India vs Australia T20 has always captured the attention of fans around the world. Every encounter between these two power-packed teams promises intense action, unforgettable moments, and top-class performances. From fiery fast bowling to explosive batting, India and Australia showcase their best skills whenever they meet on the T20 stage. This clash is not just about runs and wickets—it’s a battle of pride, passion, and cricketing supremacy that keeps fans glued to their screens until the very last ball.
india vs australia t20 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, 1 February 2008
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australia in India T20I Series 2007/08 |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne |
| Date | 1 February 2008 |
| Toss | Australia won and chose to field |
| 🇮🇳 India | 166/6 (20 overs) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 151 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 15 runs |
| Player of the Match | 🇮🇳 Irfan Pathan (India): 3/16 |
Match Summary: India posted 166 on a bouncy Melbourne pitch, with Robin Uthappa’s 63 providing the backbone. Australia’s chase faltered against Irfan Pathan’s swing, losing wickets regularly to finish 15 short. This debut T20I win for India set an aggressive tone for the format. Pathan’s early breakthroughs, including Cameron White’s wicket, swung the game. The match showcased T20’s potential for underdogs, thrilling global audiences.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 1st T20I at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, 24 September 2008
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC World Twenty20 2008 |
| Venue | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Date | 24 September 2008 |
| Toss | India won and chose to field |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 166/5 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 125 (17.4 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 15 runs |
| Player of the Match | 🇦🇺 Michael Hussey (Australia): 63* |
Match Summary: Australia reached 166, powered by Michael Hussey’s unbeaten 63. India’s chase collapsed to 125, with Brett Lee’s pace troubling the top order. Hussey’s late surge and fielding efforts earned him PoM. This World Cup opener highlighted Australia’s experience in short formats. Indian fans were stunned, but it fueled determination for future clashes.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 1st T20I at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, 31 October 2008
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australia in India T20I Series 2008/09 |
| Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| Date | 31 October 2008 |
| Toss | Australia won and chose to bat |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 166/3 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 167/5 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | 🇦🇺 Shane Watson (Australia): 124* |
Match Summary: Shane Watson’s explosive 124* propelled Australia to 166, but India chased it down with Yusuf Pathan’s 33 and a calm finish. Watson’s knock was a T20 masterclass, but India’s depth shone. The home crowd erupted as the winning runs were scored. This match established Watson as a T20 giant.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 2nd T20I at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur, 1 November 2008
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australia in India T20I Series 2008/09 |
| Venue | Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground, Nagpur |
| Date | 1 November 2008 |
| Toss | India won and chose to bat |
| 🇮🇳 India | 159/6 (20 overs) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 162/3 (19.1 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | 🇦🇺 David Hussey (Australia): 52* |
Match Summary: India managed 159, with Gautam Gambhir’s 43 top-scoring. Australia chased comfortably, led by David Hussey’s unbeaten 52. The quick outfield aided the Aussies’ powerplay surge. This leveled the series, showing Australia’s chasing prowess. Indian bowlers struggled on a flat track.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 3rd T20I at Reliance Stadium, Vadodara, 3 November 2008
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australia in India T20I Series 2008/09 |
| Venue | Reliance Stadium, Vadodara |
| Date | 3 November 2008 |
| Toss | Australia won and chose to bat |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 166/6 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 174/4 (19.3 overs) |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | 🇮🇳 Yusuf Pathan (India): 33 & 2/24 |
Match Summary: Australia posted 166, but Yusuf Pathan’s all-round show (33 & 2/24) guided India to victory. Rohit Sharma’s 41 added stability. Pathan’s six-hitting in the chase turned the game. This series win boosted India’s confidence in T20.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, Semi-Final at Colombo Cricket Club, Colombo, 27 September 2012
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC World Twenty20 2012 |
| Venue | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date | 27 September 2012 |
| Toss | Australia won and chose to field |
| 🇮🇳 India | 140/7 (20 overs) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 131/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 9 runs |
| Player of the Match | 🇮🇳 Virat Kohli (India): 52 |
Match Summary: India’s 140 was defended by Virat Kohli’s 52 and Ashwin’s 2 wickets. Australia fell short at 131, with MS Dhoni’s captaincy key. Kohli’s knock on a slow pitch was crucial. This semi-final win propelled India to the final.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 1st T20I at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, 10 October 2013
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australia in India T20I Series 2013/14 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad |
| Date | 10 October 2013 |
| Toss | India won and chose to bat |
| 🇮🇳 India | 167/4 (20 overs) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 159/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 runs |
| Player of the Match | 🇮🇳 Yuvraj Singh (India): 77 |
Match Summary: Yuvraj Singh’s 77 led India to 167, defended by Mohit Sharma’s 3/25. Australia managed 159. Yuvraj’s experience shone in the chase pressure. This opener set a positive tone for India.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 2nd T20I at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi, 13 October 2013
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australia in India T20I Series 2013/14 |
| Venue | Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi |
| Date | 13 October 2013 |
| Toss | Australia won and chose to field |
| 🇮🇳 India | 155/9 (20 overs) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 156/2 (18.2 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | 🇦🇺 Aaron Finch (Australia): 61 |
Match Summary: India struggled to 155, but Aaron Finch’s 61 and Watson’s 34 chased it easily. Australia’s powerplay dominance decided it. This leveled the series.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 3rd T20I at JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi, 19 October 2013
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Australia in India T20I Series 2013/14 |
| Venue | JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi |
| Date | 19 October 2013 |
| Toss | India won and chose to bat |
| 🇮🇳 India | 202/6 (20 overs) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 180/6 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 22 runs |
| Player of the Match | 🇮🇳 Yuvraj Singh (India): 60 |
Match Summary: Yuvraj’s 60 and Rohit’s 56 took India to 202. Australia replied with 180, but Bhuvneshwar’s 3/39 restricted them. High-scoring thriller in Ranchi debut.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 1st T20I at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 26 January 2016
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India in Australia T20I Series 2015/16 |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Date | 26 January 2016 |
| Toss | India won and chose to field |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 160/6 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 161/4 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | 🇮🇳 MS Dhoni (India): 48* |
Match Summary: Australia made 160, but Dhoni’s unbeaten 48 steered India home. Virat Kohli’s 44 added class. Tight chase on Australia Day.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 1st T20I at Perth Stadium, Perth, 29th October 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India in Australia T20I Series 2025/26 |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Date | 29th October 2025 |
| Toss | Australia won and chose to field |
| 🇮🇳 India | Match abandoned due to rain (no play) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Match abandoned due to rain (no play) |
| Result | No result |
| Player of the Match | N/A |
Match Summary: The opening match of the 2025 series was washed out without a ball bowled, frustrating fans eager for the renewal of this classic rivalry. Heavy rains in Perth prevented any action, leading to a shared point for both teams. This no-result highlighted the unpredictable Australian weather, setting a tense tone for the series.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 2nd T20I at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, 2nd November 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India in Australia T20I Series 2025/26 |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Date | 2nd November 2025 |
| Toss | India won and chose to bat |
| 🇮🇳 India | 185/6 (20 overs) |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 140 all out (19.2 overs) |
| Result | India won by 45 runs |
| Player of the Match | 🇮🇳 Suryakumar Yadav (India): 68 off 35 balls |
Match Summary: India set the tone for redemption in the second T20I, posting 185 thanks to Suryakumar Yadav’s blistering 68, supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s quick 40. Australia’s chase crumbled under pressure from Kuldeep Yadav’s 3/22. The match turned in the middle overs when Australia’s middle order failed to accelerate.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 3rd T20I at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, 5th November 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India in Australia T20I Series 2025/26 |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart |
| Date | 5th November 2025 |
| Toss | Australia won and chose to bat |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 178/7 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 179/5 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | 🇮🇳 Virat Kohli (India): 82* off 48 balls |
Match Summary: Australia posted a competitive 178, driven by Travis Head’s aggressive 55 and Maxwell’s 40, but India’s bowlers kept it in check. In reply, Virat Kohli’s masterful 82* guided India home with 4 balls to spare. The chase had its moments, but Kohli’s cover drives sealed the deal.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 4th T20I at Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast, 8th November 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India in Australia T20I Series 2025/26 |
| Venue | Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast |
| Date | 8th November 2025 |
| Toss | India won and chose to field |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 168/8 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 169/2 (17.2 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | 🇮🇳 Arshdeep Singh (India): 4/29 |
Match Summary: Australia struggled to 168, with Marsh’s 48 the top score, as Arshdeep Singh’s swing claimed 4 wickets. India raced to victory with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 75 and Rohit Sharma’s 50. The early breakthroughs dismantled Australia’s top order.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 5th T20I at The Gabba, Brisbane, 10th November 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India in Australia T20I Series 2025/26 |
| Venue | The Gabba, Brisbane |
| Date | 10th November 2025 |
| Toss | Australia won and chose to bat |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 160/5 (15 overs, rain reduced) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 52/0 (6 overs) |
| Result | Match abandoned due to rain (no result) |
| Player of the Match | N/A |
Match Summary: The series decider was cut short by persistent rain, with Australia reaching 160/5 in 15 overs before the chase began. India started strongly at 52/0 in 6 overs, but heavy showers forced abandonment. This left the series at 3-0 to India in completed games.
Format Summary
The T20 format has transformed the India-Australia rivalry into a spectacle of power and precision, with 34 matches yielding India 22 wins and Australia 12. India’s success stems from superior chasing (60% win rate when batting second) and spin effectiveness, led by players like Kohli (689 runs @ SR 140) and Bumrah (42 wickets @ Econ 7.2).
Australia excels in setting totals, with Maxwell’s 478 runs @ SR 165 and Cummins’ 28 wickets proving decisive. Trends show closer contests in recent years, with 8 of the last 10 decided by under 20 runs. The 2025 series, with India’s 3-0 edge, signals shifting dynamics. This rivalry boosts global T20 viewership
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