The rivalry between IND vs AUS is an emotion for the cricket fans, and it is a cricket fest. An emotion, and so many unforgettable memories come attached to it. Both the powerhouses of world cricket find themselves at battle in many forms of the game, from classic Test matches to high-scoring ODIs to fast-paced T20Is.
While many have been thrilling, few have been total dominance, where the ultimate victory of one team is demonstrated through a massive margin of victory. In those games, there is no discussion about skill; quite the opposite, both teams demonstrated mental strength and relied upon their good teamwork and lethal tactical brilliance.
Be it India breaking records and doing so on their home turf, or whether it was Australia’s ruthless performances, the 2 teams continue their dominance over each other with shot-crafting brilliance and great teamwork.
India’s Most Dominant Wins Against Australia:
1. India’s 295-Run Win -Perth, 2024 (Test Match)
In 2024, India also scripted the biggest ever win in a test against Australia, a 293-run win in Perth, Australia, chasing 444 in the fourth innings, the pressure of India’s bowling attack the mainly led by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. The indian batters, including Shubham Gill and Rohit Sharma, piled up the strongest base with fifties in both innings
Key Moments:
- Bumrah the fiery spell smashed the top order
- Jadeja bowled the lower order with accuracy and control
- Australia was bowled out for just 148 in the final innings
2. 2023 Indore Test – India Won by an Innings and 132 Runs
India displayed their superiority against Australia in Nagpur in the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After deciding to bat first, India scored over 400 runs in their first innings with Rohit Sharma scoring 120. Australia’s batting troubles against spin were evident, as Jadeja rejoiced in 7 wickets and Ashwin in 8 wickets.
Eventually, Australia were all out for scores of 177 and 91, unable to deal with India’s spin bowling partnership.
- Result: India won by an innings and 132 runs
- Format: Test
- Venue: Nagpur
3. India Won by 9 Wickets – Jaipur, 2013 ODI
The run chase for the ages. Australia had set a huge 359 run target, but the indian openers made a massive start. Rohit Sharma (141), Shikhar Dhawan(95) and Virat Kohli (100 off 52) made it a normal chase for the huge target
4. India Won by 8 Wickets – Visakhapatnam, 2023 ODI
Indian bowlers made a clean sweep of the Australian batting lineup, bowling them out for 188. Mohammed Siraj made the unexpected with four wickets and the batting lineup also made the target easy to chase in just 39.5 overs. Shubham Gill (74), Rohit Sharma (60)
- Result: India won by 8 wickets
- Format: ODI
- Venue: Visakhapatnam
Australia’s Most Dominant Wins Against India
1. Australia Won by 342 Runs – Nagpur Test, 2004
In the year 2004 Nagpur Test was one of the greatest overseas victories first thing is about the batting line-up, which is fantastic. Australia scored 398 in that match. Damien Martyn scored 97. India couldn’t handle the pace and bounce of them, collapsing to 185 all out in the final innings
- Result: Australia won by 342 runs
- Format: Test
- Venue: Nagpur
2. Australia Won by 10 Wickets – Mumbai ODI, 2020
In the year 2020, in the ODI format, it is one of the most dominant performances by Australia on indian soil. The batting first on the flat pitch, could manage only 255 runs, a total well below pa,r considering the conditions
The opener made the thing easier. David Warner (128) and Aaron Finch(110) turned the match into a batting exhibition. They punished the indian bowlers with the perfect timing and powerful drives, mainly the those rotating strikes
- Result: Australia won by 10 wickets
- Format: ODI
- Venue: Mumbai
3. Australia Won by 95 Runs – World Cup Semi-Final, Sydney 2015
ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final in the year 2015 in Sydney, the night was dominated by the Australians. Playing in front of the power-packed crowd, Australia batted first and showcased their dominance against india mainly There was a rock-solid partnership between Steven Smith (105) and Aaron Finch (81). The total of 328/7
India came out to chase, they started Shikhar Dhawan(45) giving hope to India, but once the momentum shifted completely. The middle order couldn’t handle the pressure of the high run chase as Mitchell Starc and James Faulkner delivered a fiery spell, eventually bowled out for 233, a short of 95 runs
- Result: Australia won by 95 runs
- Format: ODI (World Cup Semi-Final)
- Venue: Sydney (SCG)
4. Australia Won by 9 Wickets – Indore, 2023 ODI
After a pair of losses in the previous matches, Australia got back on track in the 2023 Indore ODI. Their bowlers wanted to prove a point after the previous results, and they bowled with discipline and control to restrict India to a modest 248 on a good batting wicket.
At the batsman: As Australia’s openers took full control of the chase, David Warner (56) and Travis Head (78). They ate into the Indian pacers early, they moved the shallow and punished loose deliveries. The Indian bowlers were never able to make a breakthrough, and Australia chased the target down comfortably.
- Result: Australia won by 9 wickets
- Format: ODI
- Venue: Indore
Stats:
| Format | Matches | India Wins | Australia Wins | Draw/NR |
| Tests | 107 | 34 | 45 | 28 |
| ODIs | 150+ | 58 | 82 | 10 |
| T20Is | 30+ | 19 | 12 | 1 |
Overview of dominance:
- India dominates in T20Is,
- Australia leads in ODIs,
- Tests are more balanced, but home conditions often decide the winner.