The India tour of Australia 2025 has brought back the thrill of one of cricket’s greatest rivalries. With both teams stacked with talent and leadership in transition, the series has given fans a mix of high-intensity moments, standout performances, and some unexpected twists. Running from October 19 to November 8, the tour includes 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is, setting the stage for action-packed white-ball cricket across iconic Australian venues.
ODI Series Recap: India Fight Back Strong
Australia started the ODI leg with confidence, but India roared back in style in the third and final match at Sydney.
- 3rd ODI Result: India defeated Australia by 9 wickets, avoiding a whitewash and finishing the series on a high note.
- Australia’s Innings: The hosts were bowled out for 236 runs, thanks to a sharp spell from Harshit Rana (4/39)and disciplined Indian bowling.
- India’s Chase: Captain Rohit Sharma anchored the innings with a majestic *121 (off 104 balls), while Virat Kohli supported him with a fluent *74 (off 82 balls). Their unbeaten 168-run partnership sealed the win in grand style.
This victory gave India momentum and confidence heading into the T20 leg, proving that experience still matters in pressure situations.
T20 Series So Far: Australia Lead 1–0
The T20 series kicked off with weather playing spoilsport in the opening match, but the second T20I at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) brought fireworks and fierce competition.
- Result: Australia beat India by 4 wickets, taking a 1–0 lead in the series.
- India’s Performance: India struggled early, collapsing to 49/5 before Abhishek Sharma produced a sensational counter-attack, scoring 68 off 37 balls with 8 fours and 2 sixes.
- Australia’s Chase: Josh Hazlewood was the game-changer, picking 3 wickets for just 13 runs, restricting India to 125. Mitchell Marsh led the chase with 46 off 26 balls, as Australia reached the target in just 13.2 overs.
India’s young guns showed potential, but the lack of partnerships and composure under pressure proved costly.
With the T20 series still wide open, India will look to bounce back in the upcoming matches. The focus will be on improving top-order stability and handling Australia’s pace attack. Meanwhile, Australia aim to extend their lead and dominate the home series before the next global tournaments.
The tour has also reignited the India–Australia rivalry — a battle not just of skill but of mindset, strategy, and composure under fire.
The India tour of Australia 2025 has had everything — thrilling batting displays, fierce bowling spells, and moments of pure cricketing drama. As both sides fine-tune their squads ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, every match in this series is shaping the roadmap for future glory.
