The rivalry between the Indian national cricket team and the Australian men’s cricket team is one of the most exciting spectacles in international cricket. These two cricketing giants have produced countless thrilling matches across formats, testing each other’s skills and determination on the field. Take a look at the scorecards of some of their recent encounters, which provide a glimpse into the strategies, individual brilliance and sheer passion that define this historic rivalry.
T20 Extravaganza: November-December 2023
The cricket calendar kicks into high gear in late 2023 with a five-match T20 series between India and Australia. The series showcased the depth and adaptability of both teams, with each match being evenly matched until the last ball.
1st T20I – Greenfield International Stadium, Trivandrum (India won by 44 runs)
India showed their batting prowess in the opening match. A young Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a blistering century (112 from 61 balls) to take India to a mammoth 235 runs. Australia’s chase faltered despite a valiant effort from David Warner (78 from 47 balls), eventually falling short by 44 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal was awarded the Man of the Match for his decisive knock.
2nd T20I – Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam (India won by 2 goals)
This match was extremely tense till the last ball. Suryakumar Yadav’s quickfire 68 off 36 balls kept India in the hunt as they chased down a target of 210 runs. With the scores level on the final ball, Axar Patel hit a six over the long-on boundary to seal a stunning win for India. Suryakumar Yadav was named the Man of the Match for his crucial knock.
3rd T20I – ACA Stadium, Guwahati (Australia won by 5 runs)
The tide turned in Guwahati as Australia recorded their first win of the series. A spectacular knock from Glenn Maxwell (118 off 53 balls) took them to a formidable 225 runs. Despite a valiant effort from KL Rahul (72 off 41 balls), India lost by 5 runs. Glenn Maxwell was awarded the Man of the Match for his winning innings.
4th T20I – Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium, Raipur (India wins by 20 runs)
India came back in Raipur, posting a total of 174 runs thanks to contributions from Rinku Singh (46 runs in 32 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (37 runs in 31 balls). The Indian bowlers then showed exceptional control, with Axar Patel claiming 3 wickets for just 16 runs. Australia trailed by 20 runs, with Axar Patel deservingly being named the Man of the Match.
5th T20I – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (India won by 6 runs)
The last episode of the series in Bengaluru was another close encounter. India, batting first, could only manage to put 160 runs on the board. However, their bowlers, led by Ravi Bishnoi with an impressive 3 wickets for 24 runs, restricted Australia to just 154 runs. With this win, India lifted the series to 3-2.. Ravi Bishnoi was awarded the Player of the Match and Player of the Series for his consistent bowling.
Clash of the Titans: ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2023
The pinnacle of cricketing glory, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final, saw a heart-wrenching clash between India and Australia. Held at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the match had all the makings of a classic encounter.
Final – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (Australia won by 6 runs)
India set themselves a challenging target of 241 runs after opting to bat first. Virat Kohli, with a determined 85 runs, was the backbone of the Indian innings. In response, Australia chased down the target with relative ease thanks to the superb batting of Travis Head (115 runs off 104 balls). The Australian batting line-up showed remarkable composure, with key contributions from David Warner (53 runs off 67 balls) and Steve Smith (42 runs off 56 balls). Travis Head deservedly won the Man of the Match award for his match-winning century, while Virat Kohli was awarded the Player of the Tournament for his consistent batting performances throughout the World Cup.
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