5 greatest rivalries to watch in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

2. India vs Australia

When it comes to the international limited-overs game, few rivalries rival that of India and Australia. Across all formats of the game, there has been an abundance of quality cricket produced by the two sides; especially in terms of close series played at times of great pressure – whether it be bilateral series or ICC events. Australia's ability to lift their performance on the international stage has also been a factor in testing India's abilities, however, India's squad depth and the variety of strategies and tactics they can employ on the day ensures that their rivalry is maintained at a very high level of competitiveness between the two countries.

Some of the most memorable performances from this history include Yuvraj Singh's 6 in 6 in the semifinal of the first T20 World Cup, and Rohit Sharma's spectacular innings in the 2024 edition. If the two sides to meet again in this T20 World Cup, it is sure to be another exciting series. In their previous encounters, India have had the most success with 20 victories out of 32 T20I matches against Australia, while there have been 11 wins for Australia and one no result due to weather.