Top 5 Lowest Scores of India against Australia in ODIs

To Cricket enthusiasts, Fierce rivalry means cricket matches between India and Australia. These two cricketing giants gave birth to numerous memorable encounters. Among them, some are heartbreaking, and some are intense and joyful. India has had its fair share of victories against Australia. Also, there have been instances when they faced daunting challenges. As a result, they made history with the lowest tea scores. Now we’ll take a closer look at the five lowest scores India has posted against Australia in ODIs.

63 All Out – Sydney, 1981

In the year 1981 India marked a low-scoring innings as they were bowled out for a paltry 63 runs. That match was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground. With a run rate of 2.43, the innings lasted for only 25.5 overs. That is the lowest-ever score of India against Australia. Australia dominated the match, winning by a substantial margin. It was undoubtedly a tough day for Indian cricket, but the team would bounce back in the years to come.

100 All Out – Sydney, 2000

Nearly two decades later, India found themselves struggling once again at the Sydney Cricket Ground, this time posting a slightly better but still underwhelming total of 100 runs. The innings extended to 36.3 overs with a run rate of 2.73. Australia’s formidable bowling attack was the primary reason for India’s struggles in this match, and they secured a convincing victory.

117 All Out – Visakhapatnam, 2023

In a more recent encounter, India faced Australia at Visakhapatnam in 2023. Despite playing at home, the Indian team could only manage a total of 117 runs in 26 overs, with a run rate of 4.5. This relatively low total was largely due to a disciplined Australian bowling performance. The match, however, had a thrilling finish, showcasing the resilience of the Indian team, even in difficult circumstances.

125 All Out – Centurion, 2003

The year 2003 was a memorable one for Indian cricket as they reached the ICC Cricket World Cup final. However, in a group-stage match against Australia at Centurion, South Africa, India posted a meager total of 125 runs in 41.4 overs, with a run rate of 3. Despite a spirited performance by their bowlers, India couldn’t defend the total, and Australia emerged victorious.

145 All Out – Melbourne, 1992

In a match held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the 1992 Benson & Hedges World Cup, India struggled to put runs on the board and were bowled out for just 145 runs in 42 overs, at a run rate of 3.45. Australia comfortably chased down the target, further establishing their dominance in that particular encounter.

As India has won several ODIs against Australia, they’ve also faced tremendous challenges. Thus Team India stuck in the batting order to have the lowest scores in ODI history. These are the reminder of the fierce challenges that Team India faced against the best Cricket team.