The world is set for the biggest cricket match in the last four years when host nation India take the field against Australia for the ODI World Cup 2023 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19. India had stormed through an unbeaten campaign to reach the ultimate game of the tournament, and they face a staunch challenge against the five-time World Champions Australia.
India vs Australia: Head-to-Head in ODI World Cups
The rivalry between India and Australia in the ODI World Cup has seen many big battles, including one other final. In 13 matches, Australia have won eight, while India have secured victories in five matches. Of these five, India have won three games batting first and two chasing the score first. For Australia, Seven of their eight wins have come when they have batted first.
India vs Australia: Head-to-Head in ODI World Cup Knockouts
The loss to Australia in the 2003 World Cup final by 125 runs still hurts many, as it was also the first time India played Australia in an ODI World Cup knockout match. After that, they have played two more times in knockouts, beating them in the 2011 quarter-finals and then losing in the 2015 semi-finals by 95 runs.
India vs Australia: Head-to-Head in ICC Champions Trophy
The ICC Champions Trophy has seen India take on Australia just four times over the years. The first time was during the quarterfinal of 1998 when it was still known as the ICC KnockOut Tournament.
Batting first, Indian opener Sachin Tendulkar scored 141 before Ajay Jadeja's quickfire 71 helped India post an imposing 307/8. Mark Waugh top-scored in the chase with 74, but Australia eventually fell short by 44 runs.
It was the first of two wins for them in the history of the tournament, with India losing one time. The sides have not faced off in this competition since 2009, when rain washed out their match at the Centurion.
India vs Australia: Head-to-Head in ICC Champions Trophy Knockouts
India has the upper edge in knockout games against Australia, beating them in both matches with ease.
India vs Australia: Head-to-Head in T20 World Cup
India and Australia have crossed paths five times in the T20 World Cup. Their first meeting took place in 2007 when India beat them in the semifinals. They then met in the 2010 and 2012 editions, with Australia getting the better of India. However, the tables turned in 2014 and 2016, with India prevailing in both matches.
India vs Australia: Head-to-Head in T20 World Cup Knockouts
They have faced off only once in the knockout match of the T20 World Cup, with India prevailing over them in 2007 and going on to win the title after beating arch-rivals Pakistan in the final.
India vs Australia: World Test Championship Final Head-to-Head
India lost to India in their second consecutive WTC final. This was Australia's ninth ICC title, making them the only team to have won at least one of each trophy: five ODI World Cups, two ODI Champions Trophies, one T20 World Cup, and now the World Test Championship.
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