India's tour of Australia rolls into its next phase with the five-match T20I series — a format where the visitors have enjoyed remarkable dominance Down Under for over a decade.
While the ODIs served as a test of adaptability, the T20Is are expected to showcase India's new generation of stars, led by power-hitters like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Rinku Singh.
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With the T20 World Cup just months away, this series offers both teams a vital opportunity to fine-tune combinations and assess form against world-class opposition.
India's T20I series record against Australia in Australia
India has maintained an unbeaten streak against Australia in T20I series in Australia, starting with their win in 2011/12. Their last series defeat came way back in 2007/08, when Australia won a solitary T20I match in Melbourne.
Since then, the Men in Blue have won two series (2015/16, 2020/21) and drawn two others (2011/12, 2018/19). This consistency highlights India's adaptability in Australian conditions.
The visitors now look to stretch that unbeaten run beyond when the series begins in Canberra.
IND vs AUS T20I series-by-series results in Australia
| Series/Tournament | Season | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| India in Australia T20I Match, 2007/08 | 2007/08 | Australia | 1-0 (1) |
| India in Australia T20I Series, 2011/12 | 2011/12 | Drawn | 1-1 (2) |
| India in Australia T20I Series, 2015/16 | 2015/16 | India | 3-0 (3) |
| India in Australia T20I Series, 2018/19 | 2018/19 | Drawn | 1-1 (3) |
| India in Australia T20I Series, 2020/21 | 2020/21 | India | 2-1 (3) |
India vs Australia T20I match-by-match results in Australia
From their first meeting in 2008 to their latest in 2020, India have steadily built dominance in this format in Australia. The turning point was in 2016, when MS Dhoni's side completed a historic 3-0 sweep.
T20I match-by-match results in Australia
| Date | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2008 | Australia won by 9 wickets | Melbourne |
| 1 Feb 2012 | Australia won by 31 runs | Sydney |
| 3 Feb 2012 | India won by 8 wickets | Melbourne |
| 26 Jan 2016 | India won by 37 runs | Adelaide |
| 29 Jan 2016 | India won by 27 runs | Melbourne |
| 31 Jan 2016 | India won by 7 wickets | Sydney |
| 21 Nov 2018 | Australia won by 4 runs | Brisbane |
| 23 Nov 2018 | No result | Melbourne |
| 25 Nov 2018 | India won by 6 wickets | Sydney |
| 4 Dec 2020 | India won by 11 runs | Canberra |
| 6 Dec 2020 | India won by 6 wickets | Sydney |
| 8 Dec 2020 | Australia won by 12 runs | Sydney |
As both teams eye early momentum before the next T20 World Cup, this series offers yet another chance for India to reinforce a record that's stood unbroken for more than a decade.
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