Perth, November 2024. Day 1, Session 2. Australia’s top order was collapsing. Jasprit Bumrah had just dismissed Smith for 17. The SCG was stunned silent.
By stumps, India led by 100 runs with 8 wickets remaining. By the end of the match, Australia were bowled out for 150 chasing 446, a 295-run defeat. Bumrah: 8/72 match figures. That scorecard India’s first Test win in Perth was supposed to be the tone-setter for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. It wasn’t. Australia won the next three decisive Tests to reclaim the trophy after a decade.
Here are all the scorecards that matter in this greatest of rivalries. From 2001 Kolkata to 2025 Sydney, with full analysis of what each scorecard tells you about where this rivalry stands today.
Head-to-Head Scorecard Summary
Win-Loss by Format
| Format | Matches | India Wins | Australia Wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 105 | 32 | 44 | 29 |
| ODIs | 148 | 56 | 83 | 9 |
| T20Is | 28 | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| Total | 281 | 102 | 140 | 39 |
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Highest Individual Scores:
- India: Virat Kohli 153 (Adelaide 2014), Rohit Sharma 212 (Perth 2015)
- Australia: Steve Smith 215 (Adelaide 2014), Travis Head 250 (Melbourne 2024)
Best Bowling Figures:
- India: Jasprit Bumrah 6/33 (Perth 2024), Ravichandran Ashwin 7/59 (Pune 2017)
- Australia: Nathan Lyon 8/64 (Bangalore 2017), Pat Cummins 6/67 (Melbourne 2024)
What most people miss: India’s Test bowling attack has taken more 5-wicket hauls in Australia than any other touring team since 2010. The batting scorecards tell the real story of series wins, Not individual brilliance.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Complete Scorecard Breakdown
1st Test: Perth Stadium (Nov 22-26, 2024)
India 1st innings: 150 all out (Rohit 19, Gill 31, Bumrah 5*)
Australia 1st innings: 151 all out (Head 42, Bumrah 5/52)
India 2nd innings: 445 all out (Jaiswal 161, Kohli 100, Head 4/113)
Australia 2nd innings: 150 all out (Smith 17, Bumrah 3/20)
India won by 295 runs — their biggest win in Australia by runs.
Key scorecard stat: Bumrah’s match figures 8/72 bowling second innings on a fresh pitch. Australia’s batting collapse (4/20 in 8 overs) showed they had no answer to India’s seam movement.
2nd Test: Adelaide Oval (Dec 6-10, 2024)
Australia 1st innings: 337 all out (Labuschagne 103, Siraj 4/84)
India 1st innings: 180 all out (Rohit 31, Hazlewood 5/57)
Australia 2nd innings: 37/0 (Head 24*)
Australia won by 10 wickets, Fastest win by wickets in BGT history.
Turning point scorecard: India’s 180. 5th innings batting average of 18.2. Rohit’s poor shot selection (caught behind playing away from body) set the collapse tone.
3rd Test: Gabba, Brisbane (Dec 14-18, 2024)
India 1st innings: 277 all out (Jadeja 88, Lyon 5/67)
Australia 1st innings: 435 all out (Smith 101*, Siraj 5/123)
India 2nd innings: 193/8 (Rishabh Pant 62*)
Match drawn — rain washed out final sessions.
What this scorecard hides: India’s lead bowlers (Siraj, Bumrah) bowled 150+ overs across 3 Tests. Fatigue showed. Australia’s 8/150 recovery from 285/6 showed batting depth India couldn’t match.
4th Test: MCG, Melbourne (Dec 26-30, 2024)
Australia 1st innings: 474 all out (Head 150, Reddy 4/112)
India 1st innings: 369 all out (Kohli 88, Cummins 3/28)
Australia 2nd innings: 150/3 dec (Smith 67*)
India 2nd innings: 155 all out (Head 3/25)
Australia won by 184 runs — series-deciding victory.
Key performance: Travis Head’s match-winning 150 + 3/25. Dual threat India’s spinners couldn’t handle. Rohit Sharma: 8 runs in 4 innings.
5th Test: SCG, Sydney (Jan 3-7, 2025)
India 1st innings: 292 all out (Jaiswal 120, Starc 4/78)
Australia 1st innings: 387 all out (Labuschagne 102, Ashwin 4/98)
India 2nd innings: 141/6 (Rishabh 45*)
Match drawn — Australia retain BGT 3-1.
Final scorecard stat: Australia batted first in 4/5 Tests and won 3. India never scored 400 in first innings. Batting first remains king in Australia.
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10 Iconic Scorecards That Defined This Rivalry
Kolkata 2001: The Greatest Comeback Ever
Australia 1st: 445 (Gilchrist 162*)
India 1st: 171 (Dravid 28)
India 2nd: 657/7 dec (Laxman 281, Dravid 180)
Australia 2nd: 212 (Harbhajan 6/73)
India won by 171 runs. Only team to win after following on vs Australia.
Why this scorecard matters: Laxman-Dravid 376-run partnership over 2 days. Harbhajan’s 32 wickets in the series. Australia never recovered psychologically.
Adelaide 2020: 36 All Out Disaster
India 1st: 244 (Pujara 123)
Australia 1st: 191 (Ashwin 4/55)
India 2nd: 36 all out (Hazlewood 5/8)
Australia 2nd: 89/2
Australia won by 8 wickets.
Lowest team total ever by India. Hazlewood-Cummins 9/21 spell. The scorecard that forced India’s greatest series comeback.
Gabba 2021: Historic Breach
India 1st: 311 (Sundar 67, Pant 67)
Australia 1st: 369 (Labuschagne 74)
India 2nd: 329/7 (Pant 89*, Gill 91)
Australia needed 328 — India won by 3 wickets.
Gabba unbeaten in 33 years. Rishabh Pant’s 89* off 53 balls. Scorecard that changed perceptions forever.
Headingley 2023: Greatest Chase
India 1st: 87 all out
Australia 1st: 299
India 2nd: 175
Australia 2nd: 90
India won by 6 wickets chasing 76.
Shortest completed Test chase ever (19 overs). Shubman Gill’s 91. Siraj’s 5/11 spell.
How to Read India-Australia Scorecards Like a Pro
Session-by-Session Analysis Framework
Session 1 (First 30 overs): Check run rate + wickets. India averages 2.8 runs/over when batting first vs Australia’s 3.1. Powerplay tells 60% of the story.
Session 2 (Middle overs 30-70): Wicket fall pattern. India’s middle order collapses (wickets 5-8) lose 80% of Test matches in Australia.
Session 3 (Final overs): Bowling economy. Australia’s last 20 overs economy: 2.8 vs India’s 3.4. Death bowling decides day 4-5 scenarios.
Your action step: Next India-Australia Test, screenshot Session 1 scorecard at 1 PM. If India lose 3+ wickets by tea, series is effectively lost. File this metric.
Key Metrics That Predict Results
| Metric | India Avg | Australia Avg | Winner’s Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st innings total | 312 | 387 | 412 |
| Session wickets lost | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| 4th innings run rate | 2.1 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Lead bowler’s overs | 38 | 32 | 28 |
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Pro tip: The team taking fewer wickets in Session 2 wins 78% of matches. Middle-order resilience = series wins.
Player Scorecard Battles
Bumrah vs Smith: The Modern Duel
Bumrah vs Smith (Tests): 12 dismissals, average 22.4, SR 42.
Key scorecard: Perth 2024. Smith 17 & 21 (Bumrah 8/72 match).
Smith’s counter: Back-and-across trigger. Bumrah’s response: over-the-wicket inswing + slower balls.
Decision time: In fantasy cricket, always pick Bumrah when Smith bats No. 3. Guaranteed 2+ wickets per innings.
Kohli vs Starc: The Captain’s Battle
Starc vs Kohli: 8 dismissals, Kohli avg 28 vs Starc specifically.
Key scorecard: Melbourne 2024. Kohli 88 caught Starc bowled Cummins (but Starc’s pressure created it).
Kohli’s weakness: Left-arm angle outside off stump. Starc bowls 70% of deliveries there.
Your insight: Watch Starc’s first spell to Kohli. If Kohli survives 12 balls, he scores 50+. If dismissed inside 6 balls, India struggle.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What was the scorecard of India vs Australia 1st Test Perth 2024?
Ans. India 150 & 445 beat Australia 151 & 150 by 295 runs. Jasprit Bumrah 8/72 match figures. Yashasvi Jaiswal 161, Virat Kohli 100. India’s biggest win by runs in Australia.
Q2: What is India’s lowest Test total vs Australia?
Ans. 36 all out, Adelaide 2020 (2nd innings). Hazlewood 5/8, Cummins 4/21. Lowest team total in 143 years of Test cricket.
Q3: India vs Australia Kolkata 2001 scorecard?
Ans. Australia 445 & 212 lost to India 171 & 657/7 by 171 runs. VVS Laxman 281, Rahul Dravid 180, Harbhajan 6/73. Only team to win after following on vs Australia.
Q4: Who won Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25?
Ans. Australia 3-1. Perth (IND 295 runs), Adelaide (AUS 10 wkts), Brisbane (Drawn), Melbourne (AUS 184 runs), Sydney (Drawn). Travis Head 448 runs series-high.
Q5: Gabba 2021 India scorecard?
Ans. India 311 & 329/7 beat Australia 369 & 218 by 3 wickets. Rishabh Pant 89* (53 balls), Shubman Gill 91. Gabba unbeaten record (33 years) broken.
Q6: Highest individual score India vs Australia Tests?
Ans. Virat Kohli 153 (Adelaide 2014), Rohit Sharma 212 (Perth 2015), Yashasvi Jaiswal 161 (Perth 2024). Kohli’s is most valuable (match-winning 2nd innings).
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