Introduction to the Rivalry: India vs Australia in Cricket
The rivalry between the India National Cricket Team and the Australian Men’s Cricket Team is one of the fiercest in international cricket. Matches between these two powerhouses are always thrilling, with high stakes, intense competition, and unforgettable performances. This article provides a detailed scorecard summary of all important matches played between India and Australia across formats (ODI, T20I, and Test) during the 2024–2025 season.
Important ODI Series – January 2025
Australia toured India for a 3-match ODI series in January 2025, which served as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Match 1 – Mumbai, 14th January 2025
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia – 1st ODI |
| Date | 14th January 2025 |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Toss | India won toss and chose to bat |
| India Innings | 307/6 (50 overs) |
| Australia Innings | 289/8 (50 overs) |
| Result | India won by 18 runs |
| Man of the Match | Virat Kohli (103*) |
Match 2 – Rajkot, 17th January 2025
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia – 2nd ODI |
| Date | 17th January 2025 |
| Venue | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot |
| Toss | Australia won toss and chose to field |
| India Innings | 324/4 (50 overs) |
| Australia Innings | 299/7 (50 overs) |
| Result | India won by 25 runs |
| Man of the Match | Shubman Gill (121) |
Match 3 – Hyderabad, 20th January 2025
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia – 3rd ODI |
| Date | 20th January 2025 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Toss | India won toss and chose to bat |
| India Innings | 318/5 (50 overs) |
| Australia Innings | 292/9 (50 overs) |
| Result | India won by 26 runs |
| Man of the Match | KL Rahul (98) |
Series Result: India won the 3-match ODI series 3–0
Important T20I Series – February 2025
Following the ODI series, both teams faced off in a 3-match T20I series, offering fans fast-paced action and explosive batting.
Match 1 – Ahmedabad, 24th February 2025
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia – 1st T20I |
| Date | 24th February 2025 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss | Australia won toss and chose to field |
| India Innings | 198/4 (20 overs) |
| Australia Innings | 187/6 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 11 runs |
| Man of the Match | Ishan Kishan (89) |
Match 2 – Indore, 26th February 2025
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia – 2nd T20I |
| Date | 26th February 2025 |
| Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
| Toss | India won toss and chose to bowl |
| Australia Innings | 178/5 (20 overs) |
| India Innings | 182/3 (19.3 overs) |
| Result | India won by 7 wickets |
| Man of the Match | Hardik Pandya (45*, 2/24) |
Match 3 – Visakhapatnam, 1st March 2025
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia – 3rd T20I |
| Date | 1st March 2025 |
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Toss | Australia won toss and chose to bat |
| Australia Innings | 165/7 (20 overs) |
| India Innings | 169/4 (18.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
| Man of the Match | Ravindra Jadeja (3/23) |
Series Result: India won the 3-match T20I series 3–0
Border-Gavaskar Trophy – Test Series (December 2024 – January 2025)
The highlight of the India-Australia cricketing calendar was the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in December 2024 and January 2025. The four-match Test series saw some dramatic moments and historic performances.
Match 1 – Nagpur, 9th December 2024
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia – 1st Test |
| Date | 9th December 2024 |
| Venue | Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur |
| Toss | Australia won toss and chose to bat |
| Australia Innings | 474/10 (124 overs) |
| India Innings | 492/8 (133 overs) |
| Australia 2nd Innings | 213/10 (54.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 279 runs |
| Man of the Match | Cheteshwar Pujara (145 & 56) |
Match 2 – Delhi, 17th December 2024
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia – 2nd Test |
| Date | 17th December 2024 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Toss | India won toss and chose to bat |
| India Innings | 511/10 (142 overs) |
| Australia Innings | 374/10 (106 overs) |
| India 2nd Innings | 153/10 (42 overs) |
| Result | Australia won by 10 wickets |
| Man of the Match | Pat Cummins (4/87 & 3/53) |
Match 3 – Dharamshala, 25th December 2024
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia – 3rd Test |
| Date | 25th December 2024 |
| Venue | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala |
| Toss | India won toss and chose to bat |
| India Innings | 422/10 (110 overs) |
| Australia Innings | 341/10 (90 overs) |
| India 2nd Innings | 235/10 (56 overs) |
| Result | India won by an innings and 46 runs |
| Man of the Match | Ravichandran Ashwin (5/145 & 5/95) |
Match 4 – Ahmedabad, 2nd January 2025
| Match Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Australia – 4th Test |
| Date | 2nd January 2025 |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Toss | Australia won toss and chose to bowl |
| India Innings | 487/10 (131 overs) |
| Australia Innings | 299/10 (85 overs) |
| India 2nd Innings | 199/10 (44 overs) |
| Result | India won by an innings and 89 runs |
| Man of the Match | Rishabh Pant (152) |
Series Result: India won the 4-match Test series 2–1 (with 1 draw)
Conclusion: A Season to Remember
The 2024–2025 season was packed with memorable encounters between the India National Cricket Team and the Australian Men’s Cricket Team. From the dominance of India in limited-overs fixtures to the seesaw battle in the Test series, fans witnessed top-class cricket from both sides.
While India emerged victorious in ODIs and T20Is, the Test series was more evenly contested, with Australia managing to win one match while India took the trophy with two wins and one draw.
This season once again proved that the India vs Australia rivalry remains one of the most exciting and competitive in world cricket.
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