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India vs Australia Head to Head in ODI World Cup Matches

India vs Australia Head to Head in World Cup Matches

India and Australia have a long-standing rivalry in cricket, and this is particularly evident in the World Cup format. The two teams have met a total of 13 times in ODI World Cups, with Australia holding a slight edge in the head-to-head record. India and Australia are getting ready to play against each other in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This will be India’s fourth time in the World Cup final, while Australia will be in their eighth final. India won twice in the three finals they played, and Australia won five out of the finals they played so far.

India vs Australia Head-to-Head Record

  • Australia has won 8 matches
  • India has won 5 matches

India vs Australia ODI World Cup Match Breakdown

The cricketing rivalry between India and Australia has been etched with memorable encounters throughout the years. As these two cricketing powerhouses prepare to face off in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, let’s delve into their historical matchups. From the early battles in 1983 to the recent clash in 2023, each encounter has added layers to the narrative of this fierce rivalry. The scoreboard tells tales of triumphs and defeats, with both teams showcasing their prowess on the cricket field. This article provides a detailed breakdown of India and Australia’s head-to-head matches, setting the stage for the anticipation and excitement surrounding their latest clash in the 2023 World Cup.

  • 1983: India and Australia met twice in the group stage and won one match each. Australia defeated India by 162 runs, and on the second occasion, India defeated Australia by 118 runs.
  • 1987: The two teams met twice in the group stage and won one match each. In the first match, Australia defeated India by 1 run, and in the second clash, India defeated Australia by 56 runs.
  • 1992: Australia won by one run.
  • 1996: Australia defeated India by 16 runs.
  • 1999: Australia won by 77 runs.
  • 2003: Australia won by nine wickets; Australia beat India by 125 runs (final).
  • 2011: India beat Australia by five wickets (Quarter-Final)
  • 2015: Australia beat India by 95 runs (Semi-Final)
  • 2019: India won by 36 runs
  • 2023: India defeated Australia by six wickets (October 8).

India vs Australia ODI World Cup Individual Records

  • Highest Runs: Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 303 runs in 5 matches
  • Highest Individual Score: Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 140 runs off 121 balls (2003 World Cup final)
  • Most 100s: Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 2 centuries
  • Most Sixes: Ricky Ponting (Australia) – 10 sixes
  • Most Wickets: Kapil Dev (India) – 9 wickets
  • Best Bowling Figures: Ken MacLeay (Australia) – 6/39 (1983 World Cup)

Conclusion

India and Australia have a long and storied rivalry in cricket, and their World Cup encounters are always highly anticipated. The two teams have met 13 times in ODI World Cups, with Australia holding a slight edge in the head-to-head record. However, India has won the last two matches between the two teams, including the 2023 World Cup group stage match. The next time India and Australia meet in an ODI World Cup, it is sure to be another close and exciting match.

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FAQs

How many times have India and Australia faced each other in ODI World Cups?

India and Australia have met 13 times in ODI World Cups.

What is Australia's head-to-head record against India in ODI World Cups?

Australia has won 8 matches, holding a slight edge over India.

What was the outcome of the 2011 World Cup quarter-final between India and Australia?

India beat Australia by five wickets in the quarter-final.

Who holds the record for the highest individual score in a World Cup final between India and Australia?

Ricky Ponting from Australia scored 140 runs off 121 balls in the 2003 World Cup final.

How many World Cup matches have India won against Australia?

India has won 5 out of the 13 World Cup matches against Australia.

Sumit Arora

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