Australia and England share one of the world’s fiercest, most passionate rivalries when it comes to cricket. Both sides boast long histories filled with incredible moments and players. This australian men’s cricket team vs england cricket team timeline highlights key matches, milestones, and memorable moments that have defined their rivalry across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
Both national teams take their names from kangaroos, which symbolize strength and fighting spirit. Australia is known as the Kangaroos while England as Boomers.
Date | Format | Venue | Result | Series Status |
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Feb 22, 2025 | ODI | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | Australia won by 5 wickets (Chased 352) | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
Sep 29, 2024 | ODI | Bristol | Australia won by 49 runs | Australia in England ODI Series 2024 |
Jul 27-31, 2023 | Test | The Oval, London | England won by 49 runs | The Ashes 2023 |
Jul 19-23, 2023 | Test | Old Trafford, Manchester | Match drawn | The Ashes 2023 |
Jul 6-10, 2023 | Test | Headingley, Leeds | Australia won by 3 wickets | The Ashes 2023 |
Timeline in Tests
The England cricket team and Australia men’s cricket team are two of the greatest rivals in world cricket, boasting numerous ICC trophies between them and always giving their all on the pitch.
Both sides have had an enduring rivalry, both on and off the pitch, for decades; this timeline outlines key events from test series between these two sides throughout time.
Australia and England first clashed for an international test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground on March 15, 1877, with Australia winning by 45 runs thanks to Charles Bannerman’s memorable century performance – it marked Australia’s first win on home soil against England!
England won their final test match of 1926 at The Oval on a wet pitch that at first seemed likely to end in a draw, thanks to Jack Hobbs and Herbert Sutcliffe’s bowling, forcing Australia into following suit by force of their bowlers Jack Hobbs and Herbert Sutcliffe – with Fred Spofforth refusing to give up – ripping through English batting while taking advantage of some clever play by both teams (notably W. G Grace) to prevent collapse of either side.
Don Bradman was the star performer in 1948’s Test series against England, scoring 974 runs over five matches and becoming the first person ever to achieve a triple century on home turf.
It’s believed that Don presented Bligh with an urn as part of this tour; although no-one knows whether this urn actually ever reached him. Ashes was coined from this event.
England have recently seen their performance slip against Australia in one-day internationals (ODIs), yet still boast an impressive record in terms of wins: in 162 matches between them so far, England won 65 matches while Australia took home 92 wins – the remaining 18 results being no-results or no decision reached at all. Both teams also play each other in Twenty 20 Internationals (T20Is).
Timeline in ODIs
England and Australia’s rivalry has provided fans with both joyful and bitter memories over its long history.
Both teams have played 162 ODI matches to date, with Australia dominating England. Over these 162 matches both teams have engaged in exciting and nerve-wracking matches that have left us speechless; their rivalry remains one of the finest in cricket due to individual performances that stand out. Below is a timeline detailing events in their history.
On January 1, 1975 at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia defeated England by 3 wickets – their first victory on English soil – with John Edrich earning Man of the Match honors for his excellent performance.
Australia defeated England 5-0 in a five-match series at the 2024-2025 ICC Champions Trophy, thanks to Australia’s fast bowlers dominating.
Stuart Clark and Ricky Ponting’s fast bowlers proved too powerful for English batsmen; Stuart was particularly lethal as an obstruction against Ricky Ponting who became one of their main threats against English batters.
Marcus Trescothick scored England’s first-ever ODI century during this series by scoring 179/9 off just over 20 overs, but they ultimately fell short by 100 runs of their target of 352.
Australia defeated England by an overwhelming margin of 6 wickets at Old Trafford, Manchester in the second ODI of this series to secure victory and seal it.
Dennis Amiss scored an outstanding century for England but their batting line-up could not compete against Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc’s attack, while Nathan Lyon played an effective supporting role.
This series marked the beginning of longstanding rivalry between Australia and England; since then they have played 162 matches with Australia winning 92 matches to England’s 65 with three ending in tie and no results resulting from these match ups; Australia remain dominant team when it comes to this format; dominance will only grow further over time!
Timeline in T20Is
Australia and England rivalries are some of the fiercest and longest-standing in all of sport, boasting unparalleled historical weight.
From Don Bradman’s maestroy to Ben Stokes’ wizardry, these epic rivalries have defined cricket history over decades – not just because of The Ashes trophy itself but because this rivalry has created such an abundance of iconic moments across formats.
From their epic first Test match ever played to recent Ashes series that have gripped audiences worldwide, Australia and England’s rivalry spans generations and continues to delight fans everywhere.
Our Australia vs England timeline covers every match, milestone, and memory spanning the first Test in 1877 all the way up until their scheduled matches in 2025.
Australian men’s team has shown complete dominance in Twenty20 Internationals played so far between Australia and England – winning 12 matches and only conceding two results to them both combined! Furthermore, two matches ended without any outcome at all!
On 13 June 2005, England and Australia met for the very first time in a Twenty20 International at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
England won the toss and batted first, scoring 179/8; Marcus Trescothick and Paul Collingwood led England’s scorer count. Australia made an aggressive start, but were eventually reduced to 147/8 thanks to superb bowling from Graeme Swann and Ryan Sidebottom in the final over.
On 9 January 2007, Australia and England met again in a T20I at Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia and won by 77 runs in an intense encounter that featured low scoring.
Kevin Pietersen earned Man of the Match honors and Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke scored 75 and 86 runs respectively to lead their chase successfully and mark it as Australia’s finest T20 performance ever against England in T20 history.
Scorecard of Australia vs England
Australian and English cricket rivalry never fails to deliver thrilling entertainment. From riveting ICC Champions Trophy matches and explosive One Day International series, Australia and England have provided fans with thrilling performances and edge-of-the-seat moments, featuring match-winning knocks, brilliant centuries, fiery spells of bowling – these high-intensity contests have showcased both sides’ impressive depth of talent.
Australian and English cricket teams have enjoyed an intense rivalry since 1882, which has grown into one of the greatest in cricket history. Most notably is their fierce Ashes series rivalry; however, this rivalry has also produced thrilling limited-overs battles.
Australia and England have competed in 361 ODIs and T20Is together, with Australia winning 152 matches to England’s 116 and sharing 97 draws between them.
Thanks to such an epic history behind their rivalry, every encounter between Australia and England brings something extra-special; remembering some memorable chases between these sides – and seeing Jofra Archer throw up another no ball that Maxwell then got caught out by Livingstone deep.
Expect another thrilling contest when these teams meet again in Lahore; expect another captivating contest when these two sides come face off again when they meet again when this matchup takes place there next time around – just watch out!