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India and Australia will take on each other in 1st T20I at Vizag [X.com]
With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 done and dusted, teams start their preparation for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup next year, which will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States of America.
Leading the way are the finalists of WC 2023, runners-up India, and winners Australia, who will engage in a five-match T20I series starting tomorrow, where the first encounter will be held at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
India will be led by ICC's No.1 Ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav, who will have a young side under his wings, which will see players such as Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Mukesh Kumar.
Australia have opted to field a squad that will have a perfect blend of youth and experience with Matthew Wade leading, which will include players like Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Tanveer Sangha, and Matthew Short.
India vs Australia Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
India and Australia have met 26 times in T20Is, with 15 matches ending in a win for the Men in Blue, whereas 10 matches ended in a Baggy Green's victory. Only one match ended in a result.
| Matches | |
|---|---|
| Total | 26 |
| India Wins | 15 |
| Australia Wins | 10 |
| N/R | 1 |
| Tie | - |
India vs Australia Head-to-Head Record in T20Is in India
India and Australia have clashed swords eleven times on Indian soil. The hosts have an overwhelming record, winning 6, while the visitors have won just 4.
| Matches | |
|---|---|
| Total | 10 |
| India Wins | 6 |
| Australia Wins | 4 |
Interestingly, one match ended in abandonment.
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