On March 24, 2011, Yuvraj Singh's heroics shattered Australia's dream of a fourth consecutive World Cup title. India's five-wicket victory marked their first World Cup win over Australia in 24 years. Chasing 261, openers Sehwag and Tendulkar set the stage, and despite wobbles, Yuvraj's unbeaten 57, along with Raina, sealed the win.
In a blistering flashback, Sreesanth's aggressive spell in the 2007 T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia wasn't just about scalping wickets; it was a revengeful dance of triumph. Remembering the 2003 World Cup defeats, he revealed, "I just wanted Australia to be defeated. I want to kill them literally." .
In a defining moment etched in cricketing history, Glenn McGrath's delivery to Sachin Tendulkar during the 2003 World Cup final left an indelible mark. The ball, short of a length, tempted Tendulkar into a pull shot, but the extra bounce caused it to sky towards short mid-wicket.
In a pivotal moment during the 2007 T20 World Cup semi-final against Australia in Durban, Yuvraj Singh delivered a memorable performance. The left-hander's explosive innings of 70 runs off 30 balls, featuring five fours and as many sixes, propelled India to a formidable total of 188/5. Despite Stuart Clark dismissing Yuvraj in the 18th over, India secured a 15-run victory
In a dominating performance against Australia at The Oval, Shikhar Dhawan scored his 17th ODI hundred and 3rd in World Cups. Opening with Rohit Sharma, they added 127 for the 1st wicket, the first Indian openers to achieve a century stand against Australia in any World Cup match.
During the 2015 World Cup Semi-finals, Virat Kohli's dismissal for just 1 run against Australia echoed Sachin Tendulkar's fate in the 2003 World Cup final. Kohli top-edged a delivery from Mitchel Johnson, reminiscent of Tendulkar's iconic moment, only to be caught by Brad Haddin behind the wickets.
Rishabh Pant's fearless and breathtaking innings at the 'Fortress Gabba' secured a monumental victory for India against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Pant's unbeaten 89 off 138 balls guided India to chase down an improbable target of 328, marking a triumphant end to a series that showcased the team's resilience in the absence of key players.
On January 7, 2019, Virat Kohli's Indian cricket team etched its name in history by securing the first-ever Test series win in Australia. Battling without the services of Warner and Smith, banned due to the Sandpaper Gate scandal, India triumphed 2-1 in the four-match series.
Australia dominated the first Test in Mumbai, posting a formidable 445 in the first innings in Kolkata. India's struggles continued as they were dismissed for a mere 171, forced to follow on.
Dubbed as Sachin's 'Desert Storm,' the series showcased a fierce battle between Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne, hailed as the world's finest batsman versus the premier spinner. Tendulkar's dominance was evident as he pulverized Warne, scoring a remarkable 143 to propel India into the Coca Cola Cup final. .