India vs Australia head-to-head in ICC events

The stage is set for an exhilarating semi-final clash between India and Australia, but both teams will be stepping onto the field without some of their star players. The absence of key figures is set to make this high-stakes encounter a true test of each team’s depth, adaptability, and tactical brilliance.

Australia, heading into the knockout stages, will be without several of its top players: Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, and Marcus Stoinis—who have all played pivotal roles in the team’s past successes. India, on the other hand, has almost a full-strength squad but will miss its key pace bowler, Jasprit Bumrah, whose absence could have tipped the balance in India’s favour.

India vs Australia: A Quick Overview of Their ODI Rivalry

• Overall Record (151 ODIs):
  • Australia wins: 84
  • India wins: 57
  • No result: 10

Despite Bumrah’s absence, India has adapted well, relying on a spin-heavy attack that has excelled in the conditions in Dubai. Australia, however, faces the challenge of finding alternatives, with its reliance on part-time bowlers possibly being a risk against a strong Indian batting lineup that includes Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Hardik Pandya.

Head-to-Head in ICC ODI World Cups (14 Matches):

• Australia wins: 9
• India wins: 5

ICC Champions Trophy Record:
India leads 2-1 in four encounters, with one No Result.

• 1998: India won by 44 runs (Dhaka)
• 2000: India won by 20 runs (Nairobi)

With both teams missing key players, the semi-final promises to be an exciting battle where every move will be critical.