India and Australia are two of the best teams going around in international cricket. And whenever these two sides play against each other, there’s always a close contest.
This has been visible in ODIs as well, with both teams giving their all to win matches. Historically, Australia have dominated over India, but since the last few years, things have become almost equal.
On that note, let’s look at the head-to-head record between India and Australia in ODI cricket.
India vs Australia Head-to-Head in ODIs
| Matches Played | 152 |
| India Won | 58 |
| Australia Won | 84 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 10 |
Well, Australia hold a clear upper hand over India in ODIs. When both sides first met in ODIs back in 1980, India did start with a win, but Australia, being Australia, turned the tables quickly.
In 152 matches played between them, Australia have won 84, commanding a win percentage of 55.26%. India, on the other hand, have emerged victorious in 58 games, while only 10 matches haven’t seen a result.
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India vs Australia Head-to-Head | Home-Away-Neutral Record
| Venue | Matches | India Won | Australia Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In India | 72 | 33 | 34 | 0 | 5 |
| In Australia | 54 | 14 | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| Neutral Venues | 26 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
It’s a fierce battle between both teams while playing in India. The Indian team has won 33 ODIs out of the 72 played at home, while Australia take the lead by one game.
In Australian territory, the Men in Blue are no challenge to the Aussies. Both teams have featured in 54 matches down under, with Australia leading by miles. The Aussies have emerged victorious in 38 matches, while India have settled on 14 wins.
At neutral venues, there’s another close fight. Australia have clinched 12 ODIs, while India have managed 11 victories.
India vs Australia | Recent 10 ODI Matches
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND (267/06) | AUS (264/10) | IND won by 4 wkts | Dubai | 04 March 2025 |
| IND (240/10) | AUS (241/4) | AUS won by 6 wkts | Ahmedabad | 19 Nov 2023 |
| AUS (199/10) | IND (201/4) | IND won by 6 wkts | Chennai | 8 Oct 2023 |
| AUS (352/7) | IND (286/10) | AUS won by 66 runs | Rajkot | 27 Sep 2023 |
| IND (399/5) | AUS (217/10) | IND won by 99 runs (DLS method) | Indore | 24 Sep 2023 |
| AUS (276/10) | IND (281/5) | IND won by 5 wkts | Mohali | 22 Sep 2023 |
| AUS (269/10) | IND (248/10) | AUS won by 21 runs | Chennai | 22 Mar 2023 |
| IND (117/10) | AUS (121/0) | AUS won by 10 wkts | Visakhapatnam | 19 Mar 2023 |
| AUS (188/10) | IND (191/5) | IND won by 5 wkts | Mumbai | 17 Mar 2023 |
| IND (302/5) | AUS (289/10) | IND won by 13 runs | Canberra | 2 Dec 2020 |
In the last 10 ODIs contested between India and Australia, India has won 6 games and Australia has won 4. This shows the competitiveness between both sides.
In the most recent match between India and Australia on March 4, 2025, during the Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai, India successfully chased down Australia’s total of 264 runs, winning by 4 wickets. Virat Kohli’s crucial 84 runs off 98 balls led India to victory, as they reached 267/6 in 48.1 overs, securing their place in the final.
The last time these two sides met, Australia handed India a heartbreaking defeat in the 2023 World Cup final. Prior to that, India had eased past the Australian team in the group stage encounter, but they couldn’t perform well in the important clash.
Even before that, India had lost two of the three bilateral series contested in 2020 and 2023.
