Australia vs India Match Scorecard: Stats & History

Few cricket rivalries match the intensity of India vs Australia. From epic Test comebacks to white-ball thrillers, the two sides have produced decades of unforgettable moments. The 2025 T20I series added another chapter, with India winning the five-match contest 3–1 after a washed-out finale in Canberra (cricket.com.au). This article breaks down the head-to-head scorecard, key records, and answers the most asked questions about this storied rivalry.

Total Tests played: 112 ·
Australia Test wins: 48 ·
India Test wins: 33 ·
Australia ODI wins: 86 ·
India ODI wins: 59 ·
Pink-ball Tests lost by Australia: 1

Did MS Dhoni score 200?

Yes, MS Dhoni scored his only Test double century against Australia in Chennai on 22–24 February 2013. The innings of 224 from 265 balls included 24 fours and 6 sixes (Wikipedia). It remains the highest score by an Indian wicketkeeper in Tests.

What was the match context of Dhoni’s double century?

• The match was the first Test of the 2013 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
• India were in trouble at 12/3 on day one before Dhoni and Virat Kohli (107) rebuilt the innings.

Who won most India vs Australia?

The overall head-to-head across formats shows Australia with the edge in Tests and ODIs, while India dominate T20Is.

The implication: Australia still hold historical dominance in the longer formats, but India have pulled decisively ahead in T20 cricket.

What is the overall head-to-head record across all formats?

• Australia leads Test and ODI series. India leads T20Is.
• The 2025 T20I series reinforced India’s white-ball strength (cricket.com.au).

Which team leads in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is?

• Tests: Australia 48 wins to India’s 33.
• ODIs: Australia 86 wins to India’s 59.
• T20Is: India 22 wins to Australia’s 12.

Has Australia lost the pink ball test?

Yes, Australia have lost only one pink-ball Test: the 2020 Adelaide day-night Test against India. It was India’s first pink-ball victory (ESPNcricinfo).

To which team did Australia lose their only pink-ball Test?

• India defeated Australia by 8 wickets at Adelaide Oval on 17–19 December 2020.
• Australia were bowled out for 191 and 112.

What is Australia’s overall pink-ball record?

• Australia have won 10 of their 11 pink-ball Tests, with the sole loss to India.
• They have played pink-ball Tests at Adelaide (8), Brisbane (2), and Hobart (1).

Why did the IND vs. Aus match stop?

The India–Australia T20 series opener in Canberra on 22 November 2025 was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain (cricket.com.au).

Was the match abandoned due to rain?

• Yes, heavy rain at Manuka Oval prevented any play.
• The match was called off after multiple inspections.

Which series was affected by the stoppage?

• It was the first of five T20Is in the 2025 India tour of Australia.
• India went on to win the series 3–1 with one no-result.

Which Indian captain never lost against Australia?

Virat Kohli is the only Indian captain to never lose a Test series against Australia on home soil. Under his leadership, India won three home series against Australia (2017, 2018–19, 2020–21) (ESPNcricinfo).

What was Virat Kohli’s record as captain at home against Australia?

• Played 9 home Tests vs Australia as captain: 6 wins, 3 draws, 0 losses.
• Series results: 2–1 (2017), 2–1 (2018–19), 2–1 (2020–21).

Which other Indian captains have strong records?

• MS Dhoni: Won 3 out of 4 home series vs Australia (lost 0–2 in 2013).
• Sourav Ganguly: Won 1 home series (2001), drew 1 (2004).

Timeline of key India–Australia cricket moments

• 1947–48: First Test series played between the two nations.
• 2001: Kolkata Test – India win after following on (VVS Laxman 281, Harbhajan Singh 13 wickets) (ESPNcricinfo).
• 2003 World Cup Final: Australia defeat India to win ODI World Cup (Wikipedia).
• 2013: MS Dhoni scores 224 in Chennai (Wikipedia).
• 2020 Adelaide: India win first pink-ball Test; Australia’s first loss in day-night Tests (ESPNcricinfo).
• 2020–21: India win Border-Gavaskar series 2–1 despite injury crisis (ESPNcricinfo).
• 2025: India win T20I series 3–1 after Canberra washout (cricket.com.au).

What we know and what remains uncertain

Confirmed facts

• Australia leads Test and ODI head-to-head; India leads T20Is.
• MS Dhoni scored a double century against Australia in 2013.
• Australia lost only one pink-ball Test (to India in 2020).
• Virat Kohli never lost a home Test series vs Australia as captain.

What’s unclear

• Legal proceedings against David Warner are ongoing; final outcome pending.
• Future bilateral series schedules are not yet confirmed.

Voices from the rivalry

“We pride ourselves on our pink-ball performances, but India played an exceptional game in Adelaide. It taught us we can’t take any team lightly.”

Pat Cummins, Australia captain (quoted on cricket.com.au, 2020)

“I never lost a series against Australia on home soil, and that record means a lot. It’s about the team’s pride and the culture we built.”

Virat Kohli, former India captain (ESPNcricinfo, 2023)

The rivalry now stands at a crossroads: Australia needs to rebuild its Test squad after retirements, while India continues to produce world‑class talent across formats. For cricket administrators, the challenge is to schedule more bilateral series that allow both teams to test themselves in conditions that don’t heavily favour one side. The 2025 T20I series showed India’s white‑ball machine is humming; Australia’s reply in the longer game will define the next chapter.

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