ICC World Cup 2023: IND vs AUS World Cup Head to Head Stats

IND vs AUS World Cup Head to Head Stats – Up until now, India and Australia have faced off 12 times in the World Cup. Among these matches, Australia secured victory in 8 encounters. Their most recent clash was in the ICC World Cup 2019, with India triumphing over Australia by a margin of 36 runs.

In their World Cup encounters, Australia’s highest score has been 359 runs, whereas India’s highest score stands at 352. On the other hand, the lowest total that India posted is 125, while Australia’s lowest total in the World Cup is 128. Also read, Most Runs In ODI World Cup History.

Let’s delve into India vs Australia Head to Head Stats & Records in ICC ODI Cricket World Cup.

IND vs AUS Head To Head Records in World Cup

Date	Winner	Margin	Ground
9-Jun-19	India	36 runs	Oval, London
26-Mar-15	Australia	95 runs	Sydney
24-Mar-11	India	5 wickets	Ahmedabad
23-Mar-03	Australia	125 runs	Johannesburg
15-Feb-03	Australia	9 wickets	Centurion
4-Jun-99	Australia	77 runs	The Oval
27-Feb-96	Australia	16 runs	Mumbai
1-Mar-92	Australia	1 runs	Brisbane
22-Oct-87	India	56 runs	Delhi
9-Oct-87	Australia	1 runs	Chennai
20-Jun-83	India	118 runs	Chelmsford
13-Jun-83	Australia	162 runs	Nottingham

All India vs Australia Matches in ODI World Cup

Here are complete details on IND vs AUS All ODI World Cup Matches.

IND vs AUS World Cup 1983

The India-Australia rivalry in the World Cup commenced during the 1983 Cricket World Cup, where they clashed twice. The first encounter took place in the group stage at Trent Bridge. Australia, having won the toss, set a substantial score of 320 runs on the scoreboard. In response, the entire Indian team returned to the dressing room after scoring 158 runs.

A week later, the two teams faced off once more in their second group match. This time, India batted first after winning the toss, achieving a highly competitive total of 247 runs.

The Indian bowlers, especially the pair of Roger Binny and Madan Lal, performed exceptionally well to dismiss Australia for 129 runs. This excellent bowling display led India to win the match by a significant margin of 118 runs.

IND vs AUS World Cup 1987

In 1987 Cricket World Cup, India and Australia confronted each other twice. The initial match in Madras unfolded with remarkable closeness, as Australia clinched victory by a mere one run. Opting to field first after winning the toss, India managed to confine Australia to a total of 270 runs.

India’s pursuit of victory began promisingly, but an unfortunate turn saw them lose four wickets within just 9 runs. What seemed like an easy win turned into a disappointing defeat for the home team.

In the second match, Australia won the toss and chose to let India bat first. Sunil Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar’s half-centuries contributed as India compiled a score of 289 runs. Australia initiated their chase strongly, but after losing their first wicket at 88 runs, a consistent loss of wickets ensued, resulting in a shortfall of 56 runs from the target.

Also read, Hat-tricks in ODI World Cup History.

IND vs AUS World Cup 1992

The next clash between these teams in a World Cup occurred in 1992. Australia won the toss and chose to bat first. David Boon’s impressive innings of 90 runs boosted Australia’s total to 237 runs by the end of their 50 overs.

India’s chase faced a shaky beginning with early wicket losses. Rain interrupted the game in the 17th over, leading to a revised target of 236 runs off 47 overs for India after the rain ceased.

After Md. Azharuddin was dismissed in the 43rd over, the remaining five wickets fell quickly, resulting in India’s loss by just 1 run. This defeat allowed Australia to take the lead in the India vs Australia head-to-head record.

Also read, Most Centuries In ODI World Cup.

IND vs AUS World Cup 1996

Both teams were placed in Group A for the 1996 World Cup. They met each other on 27 February at the Wankhede Stadium. Australia won the coin toss and chose to bat first. Mark Waugh’s outstanding century contributed to their total of 258 runs.

During India’s chase, they lost two wickets quickly with just 7 runs on the board. The partnership of Azharuddin and Tendulkar steadied the innings. After their dismissals, Sanjay Manjrekar and Nayan Mongia helped India cross the 200-run mark.

However, the Indian batting line-up crumbled after their departure, leading to a total collapse and India was eventually bowled out for 242 runs.

IND vs AUS World Cup 1999

During the 1999 World Cup, these teams met in the Super Six stage. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, India took to the field. Australia displayed strong batting, setting a challenging goal of 282 runs for India.

The Indian top order struggled against McGrath’s superb swing bowling. Ajay Jadeja’s unbeaten century and Robin Singh’s 75-run inning brought India somewhat closer to the target. However, despite these efforts, India fell short by 77 runs in the end. Unfortunately, this loss led to India’s elimination from the tournament.

IND vs AUS World Cup 2003

The 2003 World Cup held significant importance in the India-Australia rivalry. The teams encountered each other twice during the tournament. Leading up to their initial clash, both teams maintained unbeaten records. India won the coin toss and chose to bat first.

However, this decision proved unfavorable as the Indian batting lineup crumbled under the bowling attack of Brett Lee and Jason Gillespie. India was dismissed for a mere 125 runs. The Australian team effortlessly pursued the target with 9 wickets to spare, marking a comfortable victory.

IND vs AUS World Cup 2007

Their subsequent encounter took place in the World Cup final. India won the coin toss and chose to field first. Australia had a strong beginning with their openers accumulating 105 runs in just 14 overs. Once their partnership ended, Ricky Ponting stepped in and delivered an impressive century, leading Australia to a massive total of 359 runs.

India’s run chase encountered an unfavorable start as Sachin was dismissed in the first over. A half-century from Sehwag aided India in maintaining their run-rate. Rain interrupted the game after 17 overs. The weather cleared later, but the restart didn’t favor India.

They quickly lost Sehwag and Dravid. Subsequent wickets fell as the pressure to increase the run rate mounted. Eventually, India was all out for 234 runs, resulting in Australia securing their second consecutive and third overall World Cup victory.

IND vs AUS World Cup 2011

The following encounter between these teams occurred in the quarter-final of the 2011 World Cup. Australia won the coin toss and opted to bat first. Ricky Ponting’s century contributed to Australia reaching a total of 260 runs.

Yuvraj Singh’s impressive all-around performance played a crucial role as India won the match with 5 wickets to spare. This victory eventually led India to clinch the World Cup title.

IND vs AUS World Cup 2015

In the subsequent World Cup, the India vs Australia match took place as a semi-final, with the host team Australia securing a convincing victory to advance to the trans-Tasmanian final. Winning the coin toss, Australia chose to bat first and managed to score 328 runs – the highest total in a World Cup semi-final.

In pursuit of securing a spot in their second consecutive World Cup final, the Indian batting lineup faced instability, losing four wickets rapidly after a promising opening partnership.

IND vs AUS World Cup 2019

During the 2019 World Cup, the teams crossed paths for the 12th time in World Cup history. India won the coin toss and chose to bat first. The Indian batsmen targeted Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis, accumulating 113 runs from the combined 13 overs they bowled.

Shikhar Dhawan’s century played a pivotal role in propelling India to a total of 352 runs – the highest score Australia had ever conceded in a World Cup match.

Australia’s chase began sluggishly. Losing three wickets in less than two overs before the commencement of the third power play disrupted their pursuit, ultimately leading to their dismissal for a total of 316 runs.

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