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As the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup kicks off, cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the electrifying face-off between India and 5-time champions Australia at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. In the World Cup's rich history, India and Australia have locked horns 12 times, with the Aussies leading 8-4. Nevertheless, recent encounters favor the Men in Blue, who have triumphed in two of their last three matches.
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A glimpse into past encounters in the ODI World Cup
1983 World Cup: While Australia, bolstered by Trevor Chappell's century and Ken MacLeay's 6-wicket spell, secured their first win against India, the Men in Blue bounced back with Madan Lal and Roger Binny leading them to victory. This year saw India clinch their inaugural World Cup under Kapil Dev's stellar leadership.
1987 World Cup: A tight contest saw Australia outclass India by a single run in Chennai. India returned the favor with a victory in New Delhi, though Australia clinched their first World Cup title.
1992 World Cup: Australia edged India again by a whisker in Brisbane, initiating their two-decade-long dominance in the tournament against India.
1996 & 1999 World Cups: Mark Waugh's brilliance thwarted India on both occasions, with Australia winning in Mumbai and then at The Oval. The Aussies went on to win the 1999 edition.
2003 World Cup: Australia showcased their supremacy, besting India twice, including a massive win in the finals.
2011 World Cup: India halted Australia's World Cup-winning streak with a thrilling quarter-final victory, with notable performances from Tendulkar, Gambhir, and Singh.
2015 World Cup: Steve Smith's century paved the way for Australia's semi-final triumph over India, subsequently clinching their fifth title.
2019 World Cup: A resurgence saw India outshine Australia in the group stage, courtesy of Dhawan and Kohli's brilliance, though they faltered in the semis.
The stage is now primed for an epic showdown between these two cricketing giants. With Australia eying a record sixth title and India vying for their third, the stakes couldn't be higher. All eyes will be on Chennai, anticipating another memorable chapter in this enduring cricket rivalry.
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