The Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 is set for a thrilling finish. India currently tops their Super 8 group, which consists of Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
Rohit Sharma & Co will not only look to secure their place in the semi-finals but also see to it that they finish top of their Super 8 group. Following Australia's defeat to Afghanistan by 21 runs, it has become crucial for the current 50-over World Cup champions to win this match, to stay in the hunt for a semi-final spot.
The Men in Blue will play their final Super 8 match against Australia, a team that beat them in the ODI World Cup final held in India last year. This match will be seen as an opportunity to take revenge and possibly prevent Australia from reaching the semi-finals.
The Sporting News looks at the T20 record between India and Australia ahead of their Super 8 clash.
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How have India fared against Australia in T20Is?
Team India faced off against Australia in T20 internationals for the first time during the second semi-final of the inaugural T20 World Cup 2007, where the Men in Blue emerged victorious by 15 runs, thanks to a 70(30) inning from Yuvraj Singh.
Since then, India largely had a much better record than Australia in head-to-head T20I matches. The two teams played a 5-match T20I series in India after the ODI World Cup, which the Men in Blue won 4-1.
Virat Kohli has been the highest run scorer against Australia in T20Is, with over 794 runs at a batting average of 52.93, which includes 8 half-centuries.
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India vs Australia Head-to-Head record
| Event | Matches | India Win | No Result | Australia Win |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India vs Australia in T20Is | 31 | 19 | 1 | 11 |
When will India play Australia at the T20 World Cup 2024?
India will play Australia in their final Super 8 game of the T20 World Cup 2024.
India's game against Australia will be hosted at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia. The match will be played on June 24, 2024, with the proceedings scheduled to kickstart at 20:00 hours IST.
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