The cricketing rivalry between India and Australia has always been thrilling. Once again, both teams will face each other in a three-match ODI series starting October 19th. This time, Team India will be led by Shubman Gill, while Mitchell Marsh will captain Australia.
Sports News: Matches between India and Australia have always been filled with excitement and fierce competition. Once again, both teams will clash from October 19th, as the Indian team arrives in Australia to play a three-match ODI series. In this series, the Indian team will be led by Shubman Gill, who is set to face his first major captaincy challenge for Team India.
Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh will take charge of leading the Australian team. Thus, this series is not only highly important for both teams but also a crucial opportunity for Captain Gill to showcase his leadership abilities.
India's Performance in Australia
A total of 152 ODI matches have been played between India and Australia so far. Of these, Australia has won 84 matches, while India has been victorious in 58. This rivalry between the two teams dates back to 1980, with many memorable encounters witnessed in every decade. India's record on Australian soil has always been challenging. So far, India has played 54 ODI matches in Australia, out of which:
- Wins: 14
- Losses: 38
- No Result: 2
Thus, India's win percentage in Australia stands at approximately 26%. However, in recent years, Team India has improved its performance in Australia and registered several memorable victories.
India's Highest Score and Memorable Wins in Australia
India's highest ODI score in Australia was 338/9. This record was set on November 29, 2020, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India's largest ODI victory came in 1991 at Perth's WACA Ground when Team India defeated Australia by 107 runs. Additionally, India has also beaten Australia by 8 wickets twice in Melbourne.
Among Indian batsmen, Rohit Sharma has had the most outstanding performance in Australia. He has scored 990 runs in 19 ODI matches played in Australia so far, which is more than any other Indian batsman. Rohit has hit four centuries in Australia, with the most memorable innings coming in Perth in 2016 when he scored an unbeaten 171 runs off 163 balls.
His average during this period was 58.23, and he hit 29 sixes, which is the highest record for any Indian batsman. Notably, in the five-match series in January 2016, he made history by scoring 441 runs.
