India vs Australia - Score Prediction & Projections · WTC 2027
India vs Australia: preview and key facts
India play Australia at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground on Thursday 21 January in WTC 2027. The head-to-head is level at 7-7 from 18 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in India vs Australia?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, India are likely to field Yashasvi Jaiswal, Lokesh Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill and 7 more, and Australia Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who captains India and Australia?
Pat Cummins captains Australia, with Alex Carey keeping wicket. Confirmed XIs land at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start, and both full squads are on this page.
Who leads the India vs Australia head-to-head record?
The head-to-head is level at 7-7 from 18 matches, with 4 draws or no-results. They last met at Sydney Cricket Ground on 02 Jan 2025: Australia won by 6 wickets.
What is India's current form in 2025/2027?
India have won 5 and lost 4 of their 11 matches in 2025/2027, averaging 395.3 runs per match and conceding 346. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
What is Australia's current form in 2025/2027?
Australia have won 5 and lost 3 of their 8 matches in 2025/2027, averaging 250.8 runs per match and conceding 262.3. Each side's last five results are on this page, beside the head-to-head record.
When and where is India vs Australia being played?
India vs Australia is being played at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground on Thursday 21 January 2027, starting at 04:00 UK time (04:00 UTC, 09:30 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in India vs Australia head-to-head matches?
Across the 18 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in India vs Australia meetings are Travis Head (Australia, 738 runs), Steven Smith (Australia, 666 runs) and Virat Kohli (India, 651 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in India vs Australia head-to-head matches?
Across the 18 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in India vs Australia meetings are Jasprit Bumrah (India, 41 wickets), Pat Cummins (Australia, 36 wickets) and Nathan Lyon (Australia, 35 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for India and Australia?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Lokesh Rahul (India, 559 runs in 10 innings), Yashasvi Jaiswal (India, 455 runs in 10 innings) and Shubman Gill (India, 424 runs in 9 innings). Lokesh Rahul's latest innings: 100, 82 and 18.
Who are the in-form bowlers for India and Australia?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Mitchell Starc (Australia, 37 wickets in 10 innings), Mohammed Siraj (India, 18 wickets in 10 innings) and Jasprit Bumrah (India, 18 wickets in 6 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
Where are India and Australia in the standings?
India are 3rd with 68 points from 11 matches, and Australia are 1st with 108 points from 8 matches. The full table, with every side's points, is on the standings page.
What is the pitch like at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground?
Over the last 1 completed match at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground since Feb 2023 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 668 runs, the first innings averages 177 and teams batting first have won 0%. 20% of wickets fall to pace and 80% to spin.
What is India's record at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground?
India have won 1 and lost 0 of their 1 match at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 0% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is Australia's record at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground?
Australia have won 0 and lost 1 of their 1 match at Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 0% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.