Australia ODI Head-to-Head Record Against All Teams

Australia’s ODI Record

Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	No Result	Win%
1019	617	358	9	35	60.54

Australia’s ODI Record against All Teams

Opposition	Status Category	Matches Played	Won	Lost	Tied	No Result	Win%
Afghanistan	Full Member	5	4	0	0	1	80.00%
Bangladesh	Full Member	22	20	1	0	1	90.91%
Canada	Associate Nation	2	2	0	0	0	100.00%
England	Full Member	162	92	65	2	3	56.79%
India	Full Member	155	86	59	0	10	55.48%
Ireland	Full Member	5	4	0	0	1	80.00%
Kenya	Associate Nation	5	5	0	0	0	100.00%
Namibia	Associate Nation	1	1	0	0	0	100.00%
Netherlands	Associate Nation	3	3	0	0	0	100.00%
New Zealand	Full Member	142	96	39	0	7	67.61%
Pakistan	Full Member	111	71	36	1	3	63.96%
Scotland	Associate Nation	5	5	0	0	0	100.00%
South Africa	Full Member	113	52	57	3	1	44.74%
Sri Lanka	Full Member	105	64	37	0	4	60.95%
United States	Associate Nation	1	1	0	0	0	100.00%
West Indies	Full Member	146	79	61	3	3	56.29%
Zimbabwe	Full Member	33	29	3	0	1	87.88%
ICC World XI	Other (Exhibition)	3	3	0	0	0	100.00%
Overall	–	1019	617	358	9	35	60.54%

Key Insights on Australia’s ODI Head-to-Head Record Against All Teams

Australia’s Most Dominant Rivalry (Highest Win %)

Opposition	Matches Played	Won	Lost	Win % (W/M)	Key Insight
Bangladesh	22	20	1	90.91%	Highest win rate against any full member nation with over 20 matches.
Zimbabwe	33	29	3	87.88%	Sustained dominance over a longer series history.
New Zealand	142	96	39	67.61%	Best record against a major, long-standing rival (≥100 matches).

Near-Perfect Dominance: Against emerging full-members like Bangladesh (90.91%) and long-standing associate-level opponents like Zimbabwe (87.88%), the record is almost flawless. It shows how there is a consistent power disparity.

Major Rivalry Dominance: The Trans-Tasman rivalry with New Zealand stands out, with Australia securing a 67.61% win rate over 142 matches. This demonstrates a highly sustained competitive edge over a major cricketing nation with a shared regional history.

The Closest Contests (Lowest Win % against major teams)

The closest contests are defined by the lowest winning percentage against opponents with 100 or more matches played, signifying a deep, historically challenging rivalry.

Opposition	Matches Played	Won	Lost	Win % (W/M)	Key Insight
South Africa	114	51	57	44.74%	The Greatest Rivalry: The only major cricketing nation against whom Australia has a losing overall head-to-head record (57 losses vs 51 wins).
West Indies	146	79	61	54.11%	A long, evenly-matched rivalry, largely influenced by the West Indies’ dominance in the 1970s and 80s.
India	152	84	58	55.26%	Highly competitive, but Australia holds a significant lead in the overall win column.

The 44.74% win rate against South Africa is the most significant finding. It is the clearest statistical proof of a dominant rivalry that tips against Australia. Over 114 matches, South Africa has managed to consistently outperform the world champions, leading the head-to-head by 6 victories.

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Australia Men’s ODI World Cup Head-to-Head Record

Opposition	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	No Result	Win %	First Played	Key Insight
Afghanistan	3	3	0	0	0	100.00	2015	Unbeaten record in all encounters.
Bangladesh	5	4	0	0	1	80.00	1999	Only one No Result prevents a perfect record.
Canada	2	2	0	0	0	100.00	1979	Perfect record in two meetings.
England	9	6	3	0	0	66.67	1975	Strong winning record against their oldest rival.
India	15	9	6	0	0	60.00	1983	Dominance maintained over a high number of matches.
Ireland	1	1	0	0	0	100.00	2007	Perfect record in their single meeting.
Kenya	3	3	0	0	0	100.00	1996	Unbeaten across three tournaments.
Namibia	1	1	0	0	0	100.00	2003	Perfect record in their single meeting.
Netherlands	3	3	0	0	0	100.00	2003	Unbeaten record in all encounters.
New Zealand	12	9	3	0	0	75.00	1987	Strong lead in the Trans-Tasman World Cup rivalry.
Pakistan	11	7	4	0	0	63.64	1975	A clear winning advantage over 11 matches.
Scotland	2	2	0	0	0	100.00	1999	Perfect record in their two meetings.
South Africa	8	4	3	1	0	50.00	1992	Closest Rivalry – an even split of 4 wins and 3 losses, plus one tie.
Sri Lanka	12	9	2	0	1	81.82	1975	Highly dominant, with one No Result.
West Indies	10	5	5	0	0	50.00	1975	Historically Even – an exact 5-5 split over 10 matches.
Zimbabwe	9	8	1	0	0	88.89	1983	Overwhelmingly dominant record.
TOTAL	107	79	26	1	1	75.48	–	Highest Win % in ODI World Cup History (6 Titles)

Key Takeaways from the Comprehensive WC H2H Record

Overall Dominance: Australia’s World Cup record stands at 79 wins and 26 losses from 107 matches, resulting in a phenomenal 75.48% Win Percentage, the highest of any team.

The Closest Rivalries (50% Win Rate): Australia’s only rivals who have achieved parity with them in World Cup matches are South Africa (4 wins, 3 losses, 1 tie) and West Indies (5 wins, 5 losses).

Perfect Records (100%): Against seven teams—Afghanistan, Canada, Ireland, Kenya, Namibia, Netherlands, and Scotland—Australia maintains an unbeaten record, highlighting their consistent performance against newer or less-experienced sides.

Major Team Lead: Australia holds a definitive winning record against all other major opponents, including India (9-6), New Zealand (9-3), England (6-3), and Pakistan (7-4).

Australia’s overall performance in the Men’s ODI World Cup solidifies their status as the most successful team in the tournament’s history.

Metric	Value	Key Insight
Overall Matches Played	107 (Highest of any team)	Consistent presence and longevity at the pinnacle of the sport.
Overall Win-Loss Record	79 Wins, 26 Losses, 2 No Result/Tied	The most dominant match record in tournament history.
Overall Win Percentage	75.48%	This is the highest winning percentage among all teams, showcasing a remarkable ability to perform under the ultimate pressure.
Total Titles Won	6 (Record)	The ultimate translation of sustained tournament dominance into tangible success.

World Cup Performance vs Toughest Rivals:

Despite their losing overall record against South Africa, Australia manages to maintain historical parity in the World Cup:

Opposition	World Cup Win %	WC Record	Overall ODI Record
South Africa	50.00%	4 Wins, 3 Losses, 1 Tie	44.74% (Losing)
West Indies	50.00%	5 Wins, 5 Losses	54.11% (Winning)
India	64.29%	9 Wins, 5 Losses	55.26% (Winning)

The World Cup head-to-head record reveals Australia’s renowned ‘clutch factor’. Against their overall toughest opponent, South Africa, Australia’s World Cup win rate jumps from their overall 44.74% to a crucial 50.00% (including the famous Tied Semi-Final), demonstrating an ability to elevate their game and level the playing field when an ICC trophy is on the line. This mentality is a core reason for their record six World Cup titles.

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Buvanesh Thiraviam

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