English
English
English
India begins a three-match ODI series in Australia on October 19 under Shubman Gill’s captaincy. With a tough history on Australian soil, the young Indian team aims to challenge Mitchell Marsh’s side in this high-stakes cricket rivalry.
Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma (Img: Internet)
New Delhi: India's upcoming tour of Australia begins on Sunday, October 19th, with the two teams facing each other in a three-match ODI series. This series is special in many ways, especially because young batsman Shubman Gill will captain the Indian ODI team for the first time.
India and Australia have always been fierce rivals in ODI cricket. Statistically, there have been 152 ODIs between the two countries, with Australia winning 84 and India winning 58. Australia has historically held the upper hand.
Where does Team India stand now after sweeping West Indies in WTC 2025-27 Points Table?
Winning in Australia has never been easy for India. Since 1980, India has won only 14 of the 54 ODIs played in Australia, while losing 38 times. This highlights the challenges India faces on Australian soil.
India's highest total in Australia was 338/9 on November 29, 2020, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Their biggest win was by 107 runs in Perth (WACA) in 1991. Furthermore, India has defeated Australia twice in Melbourne by 8 wickets.
Rohit Sharma has an impressive record against Australia. He has scored 990 runs in 19 ODIs in Australia. His best score is 171*, made in Perth in 2016. He also holds the record for the most sixes (29) for India in ODIs in Australia.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been selected for the Australia tour.
Furthermore, he holds the record for the most runs scored by an Indian in a series, scoring 441 runs in the 2016 series.
All eyes will be on Shubman Gill, who is captaining the ODI team for the first time in this series. Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh will lead the Australian team. It will be interesting to see whether the young Indian team can challenge the experienced Australian team on their home soil.
Watch: Men in blue take flight! Team India flies to Australia for ODI and T20 series
This ODI series between India and Australia will not only be exciting for cricket fans but also an opportunity for the Indian team to prove its mettle. Under Shubman Gill's leadership, the team will embark on a new journey, and fans can expect a nail-biting contest.
