The India-Australia rivalry has once again set the cricket world ablaze — this time in a thrilling five-match T20 seriesrunning from October 19 to November 8, 2025. With the scoreline currently 1–1, both teams have shown flashes of brilliance, young stars have stepped up, and fans are getting the kind of drama only these two giants can deliver.
1st T20I – Canberra (Washed Out)
The series began on a damp note in Canberra, where heavy rain and the city’s 11 p.m. floodlight curfew cut short the opening match. The no-result meant both teams had to wait a little longer to get the real contest going — and when it did, sparks flew.
2nd T20I – Melbourne: Hazlewood’s Fire, Abhishek’s Fight
Australia drew first blood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, defeating India by 4 wickets in a fiery contest.
India, batting first, suffered a top-order collapse — at one point reeling at 49/5. But 23-year-old Abhishek Sharmaplayed the innings of his life, hammering 68 off just 37 balls, bringing India back from the brink. His fearless strokeplay lit up the MCG, but Australia’s pace ace Josh Hazlewood had other plans.Hazlewood’s brilliant spell of 3 for 13 ripped through India’s lineup, restricting them to 125. Australia’s captain Mitchell Marsh then guided the chase with a blistering 46 off 26 balls, sealing the win in just 13.2 overs
Player of the Match: Josh Hazlewood
Series Score: Australia lead 1–0
3rd T20I – Hobart: Sundar’s Heroics Level the Series
Just when Australia seemed to have momentum, India bounced back in style at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
Australia posted a strong total of 186/6, thanks to explosive batting from Tim David (74 off 38) and Marcus Stoinis (64 off 39). But India’s bowlers fought hard — Arshdeep Singh picked up 3 wickets, and Varun Chakaravarthy grabbed two in two balls, slowing the Aussie charge.
India’s chase was perfectly timed. Suryakumar Yadav played a captain’s knock at the top, but it was Washington Sundar who stole the show with a quickfire 49 off 23 balls*, guiding India home with five wickets and four balls to spare.Player of the Match: Washington Sundar
Series Score: Level at 1–1
What’s Working & What’s Not
India’s Positives:
- Young guns like Abhishek and Sundar stepping up in key moments.
- Improved middle-order stability after early collapses.
- Spin options like Chakaravarthy adding much-needed control in Australian conditions.
Australia’s Strengths:
- Consistent pace attack with Hazlewood, Starc, and Cummins dominating early overs.
- Powerful middle order (Stoinis, Tim David) capable of taking the game away.
- Excellent adaptability on home pitches.
Cricket’s greatest rivalry is alive, loud, and lighting up the Australian summer once again
