The ODI series opener between India and Australia is scheduled to commence at 9:10 AM (IST). The toss will be held at 8:40 AM (IST)
Australia come into the series on the back of winning their last ODI series played against arch rivals in England 2-1. earlier in September this year. India play their first ODI series since the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic after their 3-match home series against South Africa got abandoned due to the lethal coronavirus pandemic.
While the records clearly indicate that the hosts enjoy an overwhelming domination over India in ODIs played in their backyard, India will high on confidence after having beaten Australia in the last bilateral ODI series played between the teams.
So ahead of the first ODI between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground, let us look at the head and head record and the results of the recent encounters between the two ODI heavyweights.
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INDIA VS AUSTRALIA IN ODIs
OVERALL HEAD TO HEAD
India and Australia have locked horns with each other in 145 one day internationals. Australia holds the edge over India emerging victorious in 78 matches. India has been on the winning side in 52 games. 15 matches ended with no result.
Australia Hold Definitive Edge Over India In ODIs Played At Home
Australia have dominated India in ODI games played in their backyard, winning 36 out of the 51 ODI matches.
Results Of Last Five Encounters
India hold the edge over Australia in the last five meetings, winning three out of their last five matches. India beat Australia 2-1 in the last bilateral series played between the teams on Indian soil in January earlier this year.
ICC ODI Team Rankings
Indian team is currently ranked second behind ICC World Cup champs England in the ICC ODI Team Rankings with 119 points. Meanwhile, hosts Australia are placed two places below India at the fourth spot with 109 rating points.