India national cricket team defeated Australian men’s cricket team by 4 wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal on March 4, 2025, at Dubai International Stadium, chasing down 265 runs in 48.1 overs to reach their third consecutive Champions Trophy final.
Virat Kohli’s masterful 84 off 95 balls anchored India’s chase after Australia posted 264 all out in 49.3 overs. Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61) led Australia’s innings, but Mohammed Shami’s 3-wicket haul restricted them. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 45 sealed India’s victory with 11 balls remaining.
The India national cricket team vs Australian men’s cricket team timeline spans 77 years from 1947 to 2025, making it one of cricket’s greatest rivalries. Across 107 Tests, 166 ODIs, and 31 T20Is, these nations have produced unforgettable moments.
From tied Tests to World Cup finals, Border-Gavaskar Trophy battles to Champions Trophy clashes.
Latest Match Scorecard: Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal
| Team | Runs/Wickets | Overs | Result |
| Australia | 264 all out | 49.3 | Lost by 4 wickets |
| India | 267/6 | 48.1 | Won (11 balls remaining) |
- Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, UAE
- Date: March 4, 2025 (Day-Night Match)
- Toss: Australia won and elected to bat first
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (84 off 95 balls)
- Tournament: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, 1st Semifinal
- Result: India advanced to Champions Trophy final (3rd consecutive final appearance)
Australia Innings: Smith & Carey Build 264
Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and chose to bat first on a good batting surface in Dubai. The decision seemed correct initially as Australia’s batsmen built solid partnerships.
Early Setback (Overs 1-10): 50/1
Travis Head and David Warner opened the batting for Australia. Head started aggressively, looking to attack Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami’s new ball bowling.
But India struck early when Warner fell for 8, caught by Rohit Sharma off Bumrah’s bowling. Australia were 20/1 in the 4th over.
Steve Smith joined Head, and they steadied the innings. Their partnership added 32 runs before Head fell for 38 off 27 balls (6 fours, 1 six), caught by Shreyas Iyer off Shami’s bowling. Australia reached 50/1 after 10 overs.
Middle Order Building Phase (Overs 11-35): 150 runs, 3 wickets
Smith and Marnus Labuschagne built a crucial 52-run partnership for the 3rd wicket. Both batsmen rotated strike beautifully against India’s spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel.
Labuschagne scored 31 off 44 balls with 2 fours before Axar Patel got him lbw. Australia were 104/3 in the 22nd over.
Glenn Maxwell came in and provided quick runs, scoring 19 off 15 balls with 2 fours and 1 six. But Axar struck again, dismissing Maxwell caught at deep mid-wicket. Australia were 128/4.
Smith reached his fifty off 57 balls with 5 fours – a typical composed Smith innings. Alex Carey joined him, and their partnership became crucial for Australia’s final total.
The Smith-Carey partnership added 109 runs for the 5th wicket in 116 balls, taking Australia past 200. Both batsmen were timing the ball beautifully, finding gaps regularly.
Death Overs Collapse (Overs 36-49.3): 64 runs, 6 wickets
Smith reached 73 off 81 balls (8 fours, 1 six) before Mohammed Shami bowled him with a yorker in the 42nd over. Australia were 237/5, and the momentum shifted.
Carey brought up his fifty off 46 balls with 7 fours and 1 six. He was batting brilliantly, looking to push Australia past 280.
But Shreyas Iyer’s direct hit from the boundary ran out Carey for 61 off 48 balls. Australia were 246/6 in the 45th over – a huge blow.
The tail couldn’t provide resistance. Shami, Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav cleaned up the lower order quickly. Australia were bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs, leaving 3 balls unused.
Australia Full Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| David Warner | 8 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | caught |
| Travis Head | 38 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 140.74 | caught |
| Steve Smith (c) | 73 | 81 | 8 | 1 | 90.12 | bowled |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 31 | 44 | 2 | 0 | 70.45 | lbw |
| Glenn Maxwell | 19 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 126.67 | caught |
| Alex Carey (wk) | 61 | 48 | 7 | 1 | 127.08 | run out |
| Cameron Green | 14 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 70.00 | caught |
| Pat Cummins | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 72.72 | lbw |
| Nathan Ellis | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | caught |
| Adam Zampa | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 | not out |
| Ben Dwarshuis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | bowled |
| Extras | 5 | — | — | — | — | (2 lb, 3 wd) |
| Total | 264 all out | 49.3 | 28 | 4 | 5.33 | — |
- Key Partnership: 5th wicket – 109 runs (Smith 52, Carey 51)
India Bowling Excellence
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Performance |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 10 | 48 | 2 | 4.80 | Got Warner, Green |
| Mohammed Shami | 9.3 | 51 | 3 | 5.36 | Got Head, Smith, Ellis |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 10 | 56 | 2 | 5.60 | Got Cummins, Dwarshuis |
| Axar Patel | 10 | 54 | 2 | 5.40 | Got Labuschagne, Maxwell |
| Hardik Pandya | 10 | 50 | 0 | 5.00 | Support role |
Mohammed Shami was Player of the Match contender with 3 crucial wickets. India’s bowling was disciplined, not allowing Australia to accelerate beyond 270.
India Chase: Kohli’s Masterclass to Victory (267/6)
India needed 265 to win – a challenging but achievable target. Their chase started poorly but Virat Kohli’s composure guided them to victory.
Powerplay Trouble (Overs 1-10): 58/2
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal opened for India. Both started cautiously against Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc’s new ball bowling.
Rohit fell for 12, trapped lbw by Nathan Conolly’s delivery in the 5th over after reviewing unsuccessfully. India were 24/1.
Jaiswal scored 22 off 20 balls with 3 fours, looking comfortable. But he got out caught behind off Pat Cummins’ bowling. India were 58/2 after 10 overs – slightly behind the required rate.
Kohli-Iyer Partnership (Overs 11-30): 92 runs added
Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer steadied the innings with a crucial 92-run partnership for the 3rd wicket in 99 balls. Both batsmen rotated strike beautifully against Australia’s spinners.
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Kohli reached his 74th ODI fifty off 53 balls with 4 fours – a typical chase-master innings. He was in complete control, finding gaps through covers and mid-wicket.
Iyer scored 45 off 51 balls with 4 fours and 1 six before getting out, caught at deep square leg off Adam Zampa’s bowling. India were 150/3 in the 30th over, needing 115 runs from 120 balls.
Middle Order Wobble (Overs 31-40): 50 runs, 2 wickets
Hardik Pandya joined Kohli but couldn’t stay long. He scored 11 off 18 balls before getting caught at long-off trying to accelerate. India were 178/4 in the 36th over.
KL Rahul came in at a crucial juncture. He started cautiously, giving strike to Kohli who was timing the ball beautifully.
Kohli was batting brilliantly on 84 when Adam Zampa struck with a googly. Kohli tried to hit through mid-wicket but the ball turned, and he got caught at long-on. India were 224/5 in the 43rd over.
His innings of 84 off 95 balls (8 fours) was a masterclass in ODI chasing. He kept India ahead of the required rate throughout his stay.
Final Push (Overs 41-48.1): 43 runs, 1 wicket
Rahul took control after Kohli’s dismissal. He rotated strike with Axar Patel, not taking unnecessary risks.
Axar scored 8 off 11 balls before getting out, caught at mid-off. India were 238/6 in the 46th over, needing 27 runs from 24 balls.
Ravindra Jadeja joined Rahul, and both batsmen sealed the victory calmly. Rahul finished unbeaten on 45 off 43 balls with 4 fours and 1 six – a match-winning knock under pressure.
Rahul hit the winning six over long-on in the 48th over, sparking celebrations in the Indian camp. India won by 4 wickets with 11 balls remaining.
India Full Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Rohit Sharma (c) | 12 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | lbw |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 22 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 110.00 | caught |
| Virat Kohli | 84 | 95 | 8 | 0 | 88.42 | caught |
| Shreyas Iyer | 45 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 88.23 | caught |
| Hardik Pandya | 11 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 61.11 | caught |
| KL Rahul (wk) | 45* | 43 | 4 | 1 | 104.65 | not out |
| Axar Patel | 8 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 72.72 | caught |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 6* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | not out |
| Extras | 34 | — | — | — | — | (12 lb, 18 wd, 4 nb) |
| Total | 267/6 | 48.1 | 20 | 2 | 5.54 | — |
- Key Partnership: 3rd wicket – 92 runs (Kohli 52, Iyer 38)
Australia Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Performance |
| Pat Cummins | 10 | 48 | 1 | 4.80 | Got Jaiswal |
| Nathan Ellis | 9 | 64 | 0 | 7.11 | Expensive |
| Adam Zampa | 10 | 53 | 2 | 5.30 | Got Iyer, Kohli |
| Glenn Maxwell | 8.1 | 41 | 1 | 5.02 | Got Axar |
| Nathan Conolly | 7 | 28 | 1 | 4.00 | Got Rohit |
| Cameron Green | 4 | 22 | 0 | 5.50 | Support role |
Adam Zampa was Australia’s best bowler, taking the crucial wickets of Iyer and Kohli. But India’s middle order held their nerve to secure victory.
Historical Timeline: India vs Australia Through Decades
1947-1970: Early Years
First Test Series (1947-48): India and Australia first met in Tests during Australia’s 1947-48 tour of India. Don Bradman led Australia to a 4-0 series victory.
First ODI (1980): India and Australia played their first ODI on June 13, 1980, in Melbourne during the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup. Australia won by 4 wickets.
1980s: Border-Gavaskar Era
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy was established in 1996, but the rivalry intensified during the 1980s with Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border leading their sides.
1986 Tied Test (Chennai): One of cricket’s greatest Tests ended in a tie – only the second tied Test in history. India were 347 & 170, Australia 574 & 170. Dean Jones scored 210 in extreme heat.
1990s-2000s: Tendulkar vs Warne Era
1999 World Cup Final (Lord’s): Australia defeated India by 8 wickets in the Super Six stage, but not the final. Australia went on to win the tournament.
2001 Eden Gardens Test: India scripted one of cricket’s greatest comebacks. Following on 274 runs behind, VVS Laxman (281) and Rahul Dravid (180) shared a 376-run partnership. India won by 171 runs – one of the greatest Test victories.
2003 World Cup Final (Johannesburg): Australia defeated India by 125 runs to win their third World Cup. Ricky Ponting scored 140*, and Australia posted 359/2.
2008 Sydney Test Controversy: The controversial Test where Harbhajan Singh was accused of racism. Australia won by 122 runs amid several umpiring controversies.
2010s: Modern Rivalry
2011 World Cup Quarterfinal (Ahmedabad): India defeated Australia by 5 wickets, with Yuvraj Singh (57*) and Suresh Raina (34*) guiding India to victory in a tense chase.
2013 Champions Trophy (Birmingham): India defeated Australia by 48 runs. Ravindra Jadeja took 3/14 in 8 overs as Australia were bowled out for 144 chasing 193.
2017 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India: India won 2-1, with Steve Smith’s controversial “brain fade” DRS incident in Bengaluru and India’s massive 75-run victory in the final Test.
2018-19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia: India won their first-ever Test series in Australia 2-1. Cheteshwar Pujara scored 521 runs, and Jasprit Bumrah took 21 wickets – historic achievement.
2020s: Current Era
2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India won 2-1 despite injuries to key players. Rishabh Pant (89*) led India to victory at the Gabba – Australia’s fortress – ending their 32-year unbeaten run.
2023 World Cup Final (Ahmedabad): Australia defeated India by 6 wickets in front of 132,000 fans. Travis Head scored 137, ending India’s 10-match winning streak.
2023-24 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in India: India won 4-1, regaining the trophy at home with dominant performances.
2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia: Australia won 3-1, reclaiming the trophy after 10 years. Travis Head and Pat Cummins led Australia’s resurgence.
2025 Champions Trophy Semifinal (Dubai): India defeated Australia by 4 wickets, with Virat Kohli’s 84 guiding India to the final.
Head-to-Head Record Across Formats
Test Cricket (1947-2025)
| Matches | India Wins | Australia Wins | Draws | Ties |
| 107 | 32 | 45 | 29 | 1 |
Australia leads the Test head-to-head, but India has dominated in recent years, especially in home conditions and winning in Australia twice (2018-19, 2020-21).
ODI Cricket (1980-2025)
| Matches | India Wins | Australia Wins | No Result | Ties |
| 166 | 58 | 85 | 1 | 2 |
Australia leads the ODI record significantly, including World Cup victories. However, India has beaten Australia in crucial knockout matches (2011 World Cup QF, 2013 Champions Trophy, 2025 Champions Trophy SF).
T20I Cricket (2007-2025)
| Matches | India Wins | Australia Wins | No Result |
| 31 | 17 | 13 | 1 |
India leads the T20I head-to-head, showing their strength in the shortest format. The 2024 T20 World Cup saw India beat Australia by 24 runs in the Super 8 stage.
Key Records & Milestones
- Highest Test Score: Sachin Tendulkar 241* (Sydney 2004)
- Best Test Bowling: Anil Kumble 8/141 (Sydney 2004)
- Highest ODI Score: Rohit Sharma 171* (Perth 2016)
- Best ODI Bowling: Mohammad Shami 5/51 (Sydney 2015)
- Most Test Runs (India): Sachin Tendulkar (3,630 runs)
- Most Test Wickets (India): Anil Kumble (111 wickets)
- Most ODI Runs (India): Virat Kohli (2,100+ runs)
- Most ODI Wickets (India): Mohammed Shami (35+ wickets)
Border-Gavaskar Trophy History
The trophy, named after Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar, has been contested since 1996-97. India has won 10 series, Australia has won 8 series, with 1 drawn.
India’s Historic Wins:
- 2018-19 (Australia): 2-1 – First series win in Australia
- 2020-21 (Australia): 2-1 – Won at Gabba, Brisbane
- 2023 (India): 4-1 – Dominant home victory
Australia’s Recent Victory:
- 2024-25 (Australia): 3-1 – Reclaimed trophy after 10 years
FAQs
Who has won more matches between India and Australia?
Australia leads the overall head-to-head with 143 wins compared to India’s 107 victories across all formats (Tests, ODIs, T20Is combined). However, in recent years (2018-2024), India has dominated winning 2 Test series in Australia and leading the T20I record 17-13.
When was the last India vs Australia Test series?
The last India vs Australia Test series was the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 played in Australia from November 2024 to January 2025. Australia won the 5-match series 3-1, with the final Test at Sydney Cricket Ground ending on January 7, 2025.
Who won the 2023 World Cup final between India and Australia?
Australia defeated India by 6 wickets in the 2023 ODI World Cup final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on November 19, 2023. Travis Head scored 137 and Pat Cummins took 2/34 as Australia chased down 241 runs in front of 132,000 fans.
Has India ever won a Test series in Australia?
Yes, India has won Test series in Australia twice – the first time in 2018-19 (2-1) under Virat Kohli’s captaincy, and again in 2020-21 (2-1) under Ajinkya Rahane after Kohli left for paternity leave. Both were historic achievements ending Australia’s home dominance.
What is the Border-Gavaskar Trophy?
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is the Test cricket series trophy contested between India and Australia, named after former captains Allan Border (Australia) and Sunil Gavaskar (India). Established in 1996-97, it has become one of cricket’s most prestigious bilateral trophies, contested in 4-5 match series.
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