The electrifying ODI World Cup 2023 final will mark the 151st ODI encounter between India and Australia, two cricketing giants with a rich and storied rivalry. Their first-ever ODI clash, held in 1980, saw India emerge victorious by 66 runs. However, Australia dominate the overall head-to-head record, claiming 83 wins to India's 57, with 10 matches ending inconclusively.
As the excitement builds for the World Cup final to be held at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, let's delve into the remarkable history of India vs Australia ODI matches:
Highest Team Score: India hold the record for the highest team score in India-Australia ODI matches, having amassed an incredible 399 runs for the loss of just five wickets against Australia in an ODI at Indore before the 2023 World Cup.
Lowest Team Score: India also hold the unfortunate record for the lowest team score in India-Australia ODIs. In a match played in Sydney in January 1981, the Indian team was bundled out for a paltry 63 runs.
Biggest Victory: Australia's most emphatic victory came in the Sydney ODI of February 2004, where they defeated India by a massive margin of 208 runs.
Most Exciting Victory: In a thrilling ODI match held in Chennai in October 1987, Australia snatched a narrow one-run victory over India, adding another chapter to their rivalry.
Individual Records:
Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar stands as the leading run-scorer in India-Australia ODIs, having amassed a staggering 3077 runs.
Most Centuries: Sachin Tendulkar's dominance extends to centuries, as he has scored a record 9 ODI centuries against Australia.
Most Sixes: Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most sixes hit against Australia, having cleared the boundary 84 times.
Most Wickets: Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee holds the record for the most wickets taken against India in ODIs, with an impressive 55 wickets in 32 matches.
Best Bowling Figures: Former Indian spinner Murali Karthik's remarkable bowling figure of 6 wickets for just 27 runs against Australia in Wankhede in October 2007 remains etched in ODI history.
Most Stumpings: Australian legend Adam Gilchrist holds the record for the most dismissals as a wicket-keeper in India-Australia ODIs, with a total of 79 victims (73 catches and 6 stumpings).
IND vs AUS Head-to-Head in ODI World Cups:
Their head-to-head record in ODI World Cups stands at 13 matches, with Australia holding a slight edge, having emerged victorious in 8 matches compared to India's 5 wins.
The upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 final is poised to add another chapter to this epic rivalry, with both teams vying for the coveted trophy. While India look to end their 10-year-long drought of ICC trophy, Australia will aim to extend their ODI World Cup title count, having already clinched five of them earlier.
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