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India vs Australia

India have dominated home bilateral series. Australia have held the edge in ICC tournament knockouts.

India vs Australia is the modern era's most consistent high-stakes rivalry. Across formats, the contest typically swings on two factors: how well India's spinners hold the middle overs against Australia's situational batting, and whether Australia's new-ball pace pair can crack open India's top order. In ICC knockouts, Australia have historically held the edge; in bilateral series at home, India have been increasingly dominant.

Key match-ups

  • Indian top order vs Australian new-ball pace
  • Indian spin pair vs Australian middle-order tempo
  • Captaincy IQ in the back-10 overs