India-Australia cricket rivalry is one of the greatest in world cricket, spanning all formats and with an extensive history brimming with memorable moments and dramatic conclusion. The contest of india national cricket team vs australian men’s cricket team players has always been one of the most anticipated battles in cricket.
Rohit Sharma and Australia will face off in a Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final clash on Tuesday at Dubai International Stadium. Rohit’s side will aim to continue their strong start by defeating an old foe like Australia.
# | Date | Format | Venue / Match Context | Result / Scores | Player of the Match |
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1 | March 4, 2025 | ODI | Semi-Final, 2023–24 Tour of India (Neutral/Dubai) | India won by 4 wickets (AUS 264; IND 267/6) | Virat Kohli (IND) (teammatchscorecard.com, myKhel) |
2 | Jan 3–5, 2025 | Test | 5th Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Sydney | Australia won by 3 wickets (IND 185 & 157; AUS 186/7 & 162/4) | Scott Boland (AUS) (teammatchscorecard.com) |
3 | Dec 26–30, 2024 | Test | 4th Test, Melbourne | Match drawn (AUS 474; IND 369 & 155) | Pat Cummins (AUS) (teammatchscorecard.com) |
4 | Dec 14–18, 2024 | Test | 3rd Test, Brisbane | Match drawn (IND 487; AUS 445 & 234/8) | Jasprit Bumrah (IND) (teammatchscorecard.com) |
5 | Dec 6–10, 2024 | Test | 2nd Test, Adelaide | Australia won by 294 runs (AUS 427; IND 238 & 188) | Travis Head (AUS) (teammatchscorecard.com) |
Jasprit Bumrah
Bumrah is one of the most dangerous fast bowlers in world cricket. His short run-up and unusual arm movement enable him to create swinging deliveries that disorient batters, disorient them completely. Furthermore, Bumrah can produce deceptive pace and spin.
He made his limited-overs debut during India’s ODI and T20I series against Australia in 2016, quickly becoming an integral member of both teams, taking his maiden ODI wicket within days. Later in 2016 his performance in T20Is earned him an IPL role with Mumbai Indians.
After his impressive performances for India in ODIs and T20Is, Bumrah was given his chance in Tests. Making his debut against South Africa in January 2018 where he took five wickets on debut he has since been an indispensable member of their side in all formats.
Fearless bowler who puts team above his personal ambitions. An ideal leader for young squad and instrumental player in taking them all the way to the top of Test rankings. Recently made history by becoming fastest ever to reach 400 international wickets with 44 Test matches under his belt!
KL Rahul
KL Rahul is an aggressive right-handed batsman for India and has become an integral member of their team over time. His form has seen constant improvement with each passing match he’s been in, and his natural style of play gives him an edge when things don’t seem to go his way.
At 27 years old he remains competitive while keeping up a positive mindset to find ways to get through tough moments when things don’t go his way.
Indian national team opener in T20I and ODI formats. He made history during 2016 when selected in Zimbabwe-West Indies series when he scored an unbeaten century off just 46 balls – this became fastest century by an Indian number four batsman ever.
He has an innovative batting style with an aggressive mindset and likes to take on bowlers with an emphasis on spinners. His opening partnership with Rohit Sharma proved key in India’s Test series victory against Australia; together they scored 22 fifties and three hundreds.
An avid tattoo enthusiast, he now sports over 24 tattoos. Recently he married actress Athiya Shetty (daughter of actor Sunil Shetty). They currently reside together in Bangalore.
Virat Kohli
Kohli is one of the greatest Indian batsmen ever, renowned for his ability to score hundreds of runs in each test innings he plays and earning comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar. Additionally, his performance at the ODI World Cup shows his prowess as a big match player – winning it consecutive years! Additionally, he won two consecutive years’ ICC Cricketer of the Year awards; making him currently considered the greatest batsman.
Critics were skeptical about Kohli’s abilities after an inconsistent tour of England; he silenced those doubters with two fluent centuries in Adelaide to silence any critics and assume captaincy of India during MS Dhoni’s absence in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, unfazed by its unpredictable wicket.
Kohli has established himself as one of India’s key players through his aggressive yet stylish batting approach. His ability to hit hard and defend on even challenging pitches have cemented his place as one of cricket’s premier figures, earning him recognition across formats as a master chaser and now established force in all formats – this battle between Kohli and Warner will certainly be one of talent!
Cheteshwar Pujara
India and Australia enjoy an intense cricket rivalry that spans across all formats. Their matches offer top-tier entertainment, heated fan debates and unforgettable cricketing moments – they rank second for Tests, fourth in ODIs and first in T20Is respectively; typically playing three to five tests annually against each other which often end tied in series.
Pujara is one of India’s premier batsmen and his ability to score on any surface speaks for itself. A master at long innings batting, he keeps his composure under pressure while never feeling anxious when taking time over scoring runs.
On Tuesday (March 4, 2025), India won their Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia by four wickets with Mandeep Singh leading them to victory with an outstanding performance, scoring an impressive 84-run performance for his side.
India earned itself a place in the final against either South Africa or New Zealand by beating Hong Kong today, thanks to an impressive display by Kohli with his 98-ball innings and other players such as Pant, Siraj and Krishna assisting in run chase.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is an outstanding right-arm fast-medium bowler who has excelled at all three forms of cricket: Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Twenty20 Internationals.
Currently playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League as well as representing Uttar Pradesh domestic cricket he is best known for “swinging” his balls through the air; an ability he gained while part of India’s 2013 ICC Champions Trophy victory and becoming first bowler to claim consecutive IPL Purple Cap victories.
He last represented India national cricket team in a T20I match in November 2022, but is expected to return for their upcoming series against Australia. Senior bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammad Siraj will all be rested during this series; therefore India needs someone as replacement.
Recently, 27-year-old Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy captain Uttar Pradesh against Jharkhand took centre stage when they scored three hat-tricks during his performance and received widespread acclaim online for it. Social media went wild, prompting calls to have him sent directly to Australia from people calling out on him directly.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya has quickly become one of the most beloved cricketers in India at present. Hailing from Baroda, this all-rounder is famed for his flashy style of play and extravagant lifestyle – both hallmarks of success for Mumbai Indians in Indian Premier League competition.
Pandya quickly established himself as an invaluable weapon in white ball cricket after being swiftly promoted from T20 tournament play into ODI squad, having impressed in Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.
A power hitter who also bowls some nasty bouncers and displays impressive fielding skills; Pandya makes for the ideal partner to a captain such as Kohli, with his high-pressure style of batting being perfectly suited to high pressure situations.
Pandya has proven himself an outstanding finisher as well as capable of scoring quick runs when needed in tight run chases. A very confident batsman, Pandya remains unfazed by big stages or big occasions – something which should help him increase his Test tally. In his short career so far he has already demonstrated an ability to adapt well to longer formats such as Test cricket.
Himanshu Pandya previously ran a small car finance business in Surat but decided to relocate his family to Baroda so his sons could receive better cricket training. Since then, he has worked as a loan agent and enrolled them into Kiran More’s cricket academy.
Khaleel Ahmed
Khaleel Ahmed is an impressive left-arm fast bowler who recently made his ODI debut for India. Equipped with numerous tricks and variations that make him an unsafe bowler in any team environment, as well as the ability to bat and score runs; Khaleel is quickly developing into an outstanding cricket talent who may soon play many more matches for India’s national cricket squad.
India had an erratic record prior to 2004, yet managed to enjoy considerable success in one-day internationals under Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble, and VVS Laxman’s guidance – winning several tournaments such as two World Cups and the Champions Trophy.
After Ganguly and Kumble both retired as captain and coach respectively, Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid took charge as captain and coach respectively of India cricket team. Together they won multiple trophies such as 2024 World Cup and Champions Trophy respectively.
Indian cricket team has long been one of the world’s favorite and their players are loved by millions of fans worldwide. India have consistently been among the strongest contenders at major international tournaments like World Cup and ICC T20I Rankings; many fans still revere them today!