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Australia National Cricket Team

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Final
team iconSA
138/10 (57.1 ov) & 282/5 (83.4 ov)
team iconAUS
212/10 (56.4 ov) & 207/10 (65 ov)

South Africa won by 5 wickets

1st Semi-Final
team iconIND
267/6 (48.1 ov)
team iconAUS
264/10 (49.3 ov)

India won by 4 wickets

10th Match, Group B
team iconAFG
273/10 (50 ov)
team iconAUS
109/1 (12.5 ov)

Match abandoned

Form Guide

Loss
vs SA, Test
11 June 2025
Loss
vs IND, ODI
4 March 2025
No Result
vs AFG, ODI
28 February 2025
Won
vs ENG, ODI
22 February 2025
Loss
vs SL, ODI
14 February 2025
Loss
vs SL, ODI
12 February 2025
Won
vs SL, Test
6 February 2025
Won
vs SL, Test
29 January 2025
Won
vs IND, Test
3 January 2025
Won
vs IND, Test
26 December 2024

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About

Head Coach
Andrew McDonald

The Australia National Cricket Team, often known as the "Aussies" and "Kangaroos", is one of the most storied and successful teams in international cricket. Governed by Cricket Australia (CA), the Australian cricket team is a full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and plays in all three formats -- Test, One-Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I). The Australian team is also the most successful team in the cricket world, as they have won 10 ICC trophies, the most than any other team.

Known for their competitive spirit, aggressive play, and a legacy of producing cricketing legends, Australia has set benchmarks in all formats of the game. The team played the first Test match against England in 1877, which was the beginning of their rich cricketing history. They are known for their dominance in Test cricket, multiple World Cup victories, and a passionate fan base behind their iconic green and gold colours.

Australia National Cricket Team History

The history of the Australian cricket team began in March 1877, when eleven cricketers from the colonies of New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria formed a team to compete against a group of professional English cricketers in Melbourne. This match, known as the "Grand Combination Match", is recognised as the first Test match. After a 45-run victory, the Australians were convinced that they had enough cricketing talent to challenge the British on their own soil.

This match laid the foundation for the iconic Ashes rivalry, which started in 1882 after Australia's historic win at The Oval. The team has evolved through distinct eras, each marked by exceptional talent and significant milestones.

In the early years, players such as Victor Trumper, considered Australia's first sporting icon, dominated the game with a batting average of 39.04 in 49 Tests, scoring 3,163 runs. He died in 1915 at the age of 37 from kidney disease, causing national mourning. The interwar period saw the emergence of Sir Donald Bradman, widely regarded as the greatest batter in cricket history, with an exceptional Test batting average of 99.94 across 52 matches.

He dominated the sport from 1930 until his retirement in 1948, setting several outstanding records. These include the highest score in a Test innings of 334 runs against England at Headingley in 1930, the most runs in total (6,996), the highest number of centuries (29), the most double centuries, and the highest batting averages in both Test and first-class cricket.

Bradman's era, particularly the 1948 tour of England, where the team remained undefeated and earned the nickname "The Invincibles", remains a high point in Australian cricket.

Test cricket was again interrupted by the war, with the last Test series in 1938 seeing Len Hutton make a world record 364 for England. Post-World War II, Australia experienced fluctuating fortunes but regained prominence under Allan Border’s captaincy in the 1980s. Border, along with coach Bob Simpson, rebuilt the team and won its first Cricket World Cup victory in 1987. The 1990s and 2000s marked Australia's golden age. In 1994-95, the Australian team unofficially became the best team in the world as they beat the West Indies in the Caribbean, under Mark Taylor's leadership. In this period, captains such as Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting led the team to remarkable success, including a hat-trick of ODI World Cups (1999, 2003, 2007) and twice a streak of 16 consecutive Test wins (1999–2001 and 2005–2008).

This era saw some great players emerge for Australia like Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Steve Waugh, Adam Gilchrist, Michael Hussey and Ricky Ponting. During this time, Warne was a central figure for Australia. Over the next decade, he performed brilliantly, becoming the first bowler to reach 600 and 700 Test wickets, and forming one of the great bowling pairs with Glenn McGrath.

The team has faced challenges, most notably the ball-tampering scandal involving Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft in 2018, which led to suspensions and coaching changes. During the third Test match against South Africa, the three players and the team's leadership group were involved in a ball-tampering scandal. Smith and Bancroft admitted to conspiring to alter the condition of the ball by rubbing it with a piece of adhesive tape that contained abrasive granules picked up from the ground. It was later revealed that sandpaper was actually used. The Australian Cricket Board suspended Smith and Warner from playing for 12 months and Bancroft for 9 months. Smith and Bancroft could not be considered for leadership roles for 12 months after the suspension, while Warner was banned from leadership of any Cricket Australia team for life.

However, under Justin Langer and later Andrew McDonald, Australia bounced back and won the 2021 T20 World Cup, the 2023 World Test Championship and the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Their ability to recover from setbacks and maintain a winning culture underlines their resilience.

Australia, the most successful team in the world, has 6 ICC ODI World Cups, 2 ICC Champions Trophies, 1 ICC T20I World Cup and 1 ICC World Test Championship. Presently, Australia is ranked number 1 in Tests, 2 in ODIs and T20Is.

Australia National Cricket Team Current Captains and Coaches

The Australia National Cricket Team operates with format-specific captains and a robust coaching staff. The Test and ODI team is led by Pat Cummins and the T20I team is led by Mitchell Marsh. Below is a table detailing the current captains and coaches as of June 2025.

S.No.

Role

Name

Format

1.

Test Captain

Pat Cummins

Test

2.

ODI Captain

Pat Cummins

ODI

3.

T20I Captain

Mitchell Marsh

T20I

4.

Head Coach

Andrew McDonald

All formats

5.

Assistant Coach (to look after the Bowling group)

Daniel Vettori

All formats

6.

Batting Coach

Michael Di Venuto

All formats

7.

Assistant Coach (to oversee the Fielding and Wicketkeeping portfolios)

Andre Borovec

All formats

8.

Physiotherapist

Nick Jones

All formats

9.

Psychologist

Peter Clarke

All formats

Australia National Cricket Team Captains List: From First to Present

Australia has had 47 Test captains, numerous ODI captains, and several T20I captains since their international debut. Below is a comprehensive list of Australian team captains from first to present, with notable captains highlighted for their significant contributions. 

S.No.

Captain Name

Years Active

Format(s)

Key Achievements

1.

Dave Gregory

1877–1879

Test

First-ever Test captain, led in the inaugural Test.

2.

Billy Murdoch

1880–1890

Test

Oversaw early Ashes victories.

3.

Jack Blackham

1891–1895

Test

Early wicketkeeper-captain.

4.

George Giffen

1894–1895

Test

All-rounder who led during a transitional period.

5.

Harry Trott

1896–1898

Test

Guided Australia to Ashes success.

6.

Joe Darling

1899–1905

Test

Led during the Golden Age.

7.

Monty Noble

1903–1909

Test

Known for tactical acumen.

8.

Clem Hill

1910–1912

Test

Prolific batsman and captain.

9.

Syd Gregory

1912

Test

Brief tenure during a challenging period.

10.

Warwick Armstrong

1920–1921

Test

Led Australia to a 5–0 Ashes whitewash.

11.

Herbie Collins

1921–1926

Test

Stabilized the team post-World War I.

12.

Jack Ryder

1928–1929

Test

Short tenure but impactful.

13.

Bill Woodfull

1930–1934

Test

Led during the Bodyline series.

14.

Don Bradman

1936–1948

Test

Captained "The Invincibles" in 1948.

15.

Bill Brown

1945–1946

Test

Interim captain during Bradman’s absence.

16.

Lindsay Hassett

1949–1953

Test

Succeeded Bradman, retained Ashes.

17.

Arthur Morris

1951–1954

Test

Brief leadership during Hassett’s era.

18.

Ian Johnson

1954–1956

Test

Led during a rebuilding phase.

19.

Ray Lindwall

1956

Test

Short-term captain.

20.

Ian Craig

1957–1958

Test

Youngest Australian captain at 22.

21.

Richie Benaud

1958–1963

Test

Charismatic leader, won multiple Ashes series.

22.

Neil Harvey

1961

Test

Interim captain under Benaud.

23.

Bob Simpson

1963–1978

Test

Revived Australia’s fortunes as player and coach.

24.

Bill Lawry

1967–1971

Test/ODI

Defensive captain during a tough era.

25.

Barry Jarman

1968

Test

Brief leadership.

26.

Ian Chappell

1971–1975

Test/ODI

Aggressive captain, rebuilt team spirit.

27.

Greg Chappell

1975–1983

Test/ODI

Led during the World Series Cricket era.

28.

Graham Yallop

1978–1979

Test/ODI

Captained during a weakened era.

29.

Kim Hughes

1979–1984

Test/ODI

Emotional leader during turbulent times.

30.

Allan Border

1984–1994

Test/ODI

Rebuilt Australia, won the 1987 World Cup.

31.

Mark Taylor

1994–1999

Test/ODI

Led to the 1995 World Cup final and Ashes dominance.

32.

Steve Waugh

1999–2004

Test/ODI

Oversaw 16 consecutive Test wins.

33.

Shane Warne

1998–1999

ODI (interim)

Limited leadership role.

34.

Adam Gilchrist

2000–2001

ODI/T20I (interim)

Brief ODI captaincy.

35.

Ricky Ponting

2002–2012

Test/ODI/ T20I

Won three World Cups (1999, 2003, 2007).

36.

Michael Clarke

2011–2015

Test/ODI/ T20I

Won 2015 World Cup, Ashes 2013–14.

37.

George Bailey

2013–2015

ODI/T20I

Short-term ODI/T20I captain.

38.

Steve Smith

2014–2018

Test/ODI/ T20I

Led until the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.

39.

David Warner

2016–2018

ODI/T20I (interim)

Brief leadership before the ban.

40.

Aaron Finch

2018–2022

T20I/ODI

Won the 2021 T20 World Cup.

41.

Tim Paine

2018–2021

Test/ODI

Steered the team post-2018 scandal.

42.

Pat Cummins

2021–present

Test/ODI

Current Test and ODI captain, won the 2023 WTC and the 2023 ODI World Cup.

43.

Mitchell Marsh

2023–present

T20I

Current T20I captain.

Australia National Cricket Team Trophies and Milestones

Australia is the most successful cricketing nation, with a remarkable trophy cabinet and numerous milestones. The team has 10 ICC titles to its name across all formats.

  • ICC Cricket World Cup: 6 titles (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, 2023), the most by any team. They were runners-up in 1975 and 1996.
  • ICC T20 World Cup: 1 title (2021), defeating New Zealand in the final.
  • ICC Champions Trophy: 2 titles (2006, 2009), the only team to win back-to-back.
  • ICC World Test Championship: 1 title (2023), defeating India.
  • The Ashes: Retained or won 34 series since 1882, including a 5–0 whitewash in 1920–21 and 2006–07.
  • ICC U19 Cricket World Cup: 2 titles (1988, 2002).
  • Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Multiple wins, though India won in 2020–21.
  • Trans-Tasman Trophy (vs. New Zealand): Currently held by Australia, having won 12 of the 19 series.
  • Frank Worrell Trophy (vs. West Indies): Currently held by Australia, won 15 times out of the 25 series played.

Australia Milestones:

  • First Test match (1877): Beat England by 45 runs.
  • First ODI (1971): Beat England by 5 wickets.
  • First T20I (2005): Beat New Zealand by 44 runs.
  • First Day/Night Test (2015): Beat New Zealand by 3 wickets.
  • Undefeated 1948 Ashes tour ("The Invincibles").
  • 34 consecutive ODI World Cup match wins (1999–2011).
  • 16 consecutive Test wins (1999–2001, 2005–2008).

Australia National Cricket Team Records and Honours

Australia holds numerous records in international cricket in all formats.
Australia Test Cricket:

  • Most wins: Over 419 Test matches won out of 873, with a 47.99% win rate, the highest in history.
  • Largest victory: Defeated England by 562 runs in 1934 at The Oval.
  • Most consecutive wins: 16, achieved twice (1999–2001, 2005–2008).
  • Tied Tests: Only team involved in both tied Tests (1960 vs. West Indies, 1986 vs. India).
  • Highest team total: 758/8d vs. West Indies in 1955.
  • Individual records: Don Bradman’s 99.94 Test average, Shane Warne’s 708 wickets, Ricky Ponting’s 33 centuries, Allan Border’s 63 fifties.

Australia ODI Cricket:

  • Most wins: 614 out of 1013 matches, with a 60.61% win rate.
  • Record 34 consecutive World Cup match wins (1999–2011).
  • Glenn Maxwell’s double-century (201* vs. Afghanistan, 2023) is one of the most iconic ODI innings.
  • Highest team total: 434/4 vs South Africa in 2006. Also, Australia is the first team to cross the 400 runs mark in ODIs.

Australia T20I Cricket:

  • 112 wins in 203 matches, with a 55.17% win rate as of June 2025.
  • First T20I win: 2005 vs. New Zealand.

Australia Honours:

  • Australian Cricket Hall of Fame: Includes 61 members, such as Fred Spofforth, Don Bradman, and Belinda Clark (first woman inducted in 2014).
  • Team of the Century: All 12 members are in the Hall of Fame.
  • Johnny Mullagh, the first Indigenous Australian inducted in 2020, starred in the 1868 Aboriginal team tour.

Australia Team Fan Trivia and Social Media Links
Fan Trivia:

  • Team Song: "Under the Southern Cross I Stand," credited to Rod Marsh, is sung after every victory, with players replacing "little" with "bloody" or an expletive for camaraderie.
  • The Invincibles: The 1948 team, led by Don Bradman, went unbeaten in 34 matches in England.
  • Aboriginal Tour: In 1868, an Aboriginal team, coached by Charles Lawrence, was the first Australian side to tour internationally, with Johnny Mullagh scoring 1698 runs.
  • Fan Nickname: The team has no official nickname, but fans often call them the "Aussies" or "Baggy Greens" (referring to their iconic Test cap).
  • Rivalries: The Ashes (England), Border-Gavaskar Trophy (India), and Trans-Tasman Trophy (New Zealand) ignite passionate fan support.

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