NEW DELHI: The ODI series against Australia, starting from 19th October, holds high significance. The series marks the dawn of a new era, as the Indian team will be led by a new leader, Shubman Gill. It will also see the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in Indian colors. As the Indian team is gearing up to take on Australia in a three-match ODI series, let's take a look at how their rivalry has shaped up in ODI cricket so far.

Total number of matches: 152
Matches won by India: 58
Matches won by Australia: 84
NR: 10

While playing in Australia, the home team further strengthens its dominance.

Total number of matches in Australia: 54
Matches won by Australia: 38
Matches won by India: 14
NR: 2

As far as performances in bilateral series go, both teams have faced each other only thrice in Australia. While Australia won twice, in 2016 and 2021, India defeated them once in 2019.

However, India's finest victory against Australia on their shores came in 2008. It was a tri-series featuring Sri Lanka, in which India qualified for the finals along with the home team. In the best-of-three finals, India emerged as the winners, defeating Australia in back-to-back games. Led by a young MS Dhoni, the team defeated Australia twice in two games, courtesy of the genius of Sachin Tendulkar, who scored a hundred and 91 in the two matches.

With much at stake and much to prove, the newly appointed skipper will look to take inspiration from these performances and aim to hand India a series win this time around.