India Vs Australia, ICC Knockouts Face-offs: A Look Back At IND-AUS Head-To-Head In Crucial Matches

India vs Australia in a knockout? Feels like an ICC tradition at this point. This rivalry isn’t just about cricket, it’s a battle of skill, grit, and big-game temperament. Now, as India get ready to take on Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, let’s rewind to their past high-stakes clashes before the next big game. (More Cricket News)

Talking about this rivalry’s history is impossible without mentioning the nightmare - 'Travis Head'.

The 'Head Fear Factor' is all over social media, more than celebrating India’s success, fans just want him to fail.

Remember the sigh of relief other teams felt when Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of India’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad? The fear they felt facing Bumrah’s bowling?

That’s exactly what Head brings to the opposition. Indian fans aren’t just hoping for their team to succeed, they’re desperately hoping Head doesn’t. But the problem is, he is playing.

The left-handed batter scored a match-winning 163-run knock in Australia's dominant 209-run victory over India in the 2023 World Test Championship final. 

India vs Australia: Recent ICC Knockouts Head-to-Head Record

IND vs AUS, ODI World Cup 2011 quarter-final: India won by five wickets

IND vs AUS, ODI World Cup 2015 semi-final: Australia won by 95 runs

IND vs AUS, ODI World Cup 2023 final: Australia won by six wickets

IND vs AUS, WTC 2023 final: Australia won by 209 runs

India vs Australia In ICC Events: Overall Head-to-Head Record

• ICC World Cup – 14 matches, India won 5, Australia won 9

• ICC Champions Trophy – 4 matches, India won 2, Australia won 1, 1 NR

• ICC T20 World Cup – 6 matches, India won 4, Australia won 2

• Overall – 24 matches, India won 11, Australia won 12, 1 NR

India vs Australia: Head-to-Head In ICC Knockout Matches

• ICC World Cup – 4 matches, India won 1, Australia won 3

• ICC Champions Trophy – 2 matches, India won 2, Australia won 0

• ICC T20 World Cup – 1 match, India won 1, Australia won 0

• ICC World Test Championship Final – 1 match, India won 0, Australia won 1

• Overall – 8 matches, India won 4, Australia won 4

India vs Australia: ODI Head-To-Head

Total matches: 151

India Won: 57

Australia Won: 84

No Result: 10

India's most iconic victory over Australia came in the semi-finals of the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup. Yuvraj Singh's brilliant knock of 70 runs off just 30 balls was the standout performance, leading India past the Aussies and securing a spot in the final. India went on to win the tournament, making this win even more memorable.

History shows that defeating Australia in an ICC knockout match is always a tough challenge for India.

However, with the current team’s form and confidence, one thing is certain, cricket fans around the world are in for a thrilling contest when these two giants face off once again for a spot in the final.