England and Australia have a storied cricket rivalry, competing across Test, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats. Here's an overview of their head-to-head encounters:
Test Matches:
The Ashes series epitomizes Test cricket battles between England and Australia. Since their inaugural Test in 1877, the two nations have faced off in 361 Test matches. Australia leads with 152 wins, England has secured 112 victories, and 97 matches have ended in a draw.
In terms of series outcomes, there have been 73 Ashes series. Australia has won 34, England 32, and 7 series have been drawn. Notably, Australia has achieved a 5-0 series whitewash three times: in 1920-21, 2006-07, and 2013-14. England's most decisive series victory was 5-1 in 1978-79.
One Day Internationals (ODIs):
In the ODI format, England and Australia have played 160 matches. Australia has emerged victorious in 90 encounters, while England has won 65 times. Three matches ended without a result, and two were tied.
Within ICC tournaments, their rivalry is notable:
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Cricket World Cup: The teams have met ten times, with Australia winning seven matches and England three. Their most recent World Cup encounter was in 2023 when Australia triumphed by 33 runs.
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Champions Trophy: They've faced each other eight times, with England leading the head-to-head 5-3. England's victories in 2013 and 2017 were pivotal in eliminating Australia during the group stages.
Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is):
In T20Is, England and Australia have played 23 matches. England holds a slight edge with 12 wins, while Australia has won 10 matches; one match ended with no result.
This enduring rivalry continues to captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide, showcasing intense competition across all formats.