Hockey: India vs Australia head-to-head record
The two giants of the sport almost always offer goalfests to their fans.
The Indian men’s national field hockey team, one of the most decorated in hockey history.
India’s hockey team has long been a powerhouse in the sport, boasting an unparalleled Olympic record with eight gold medals. Their dominance was particularly evident from 1928 to 1956, when they secured six consecutive gold medals and maintained an impressive 30-game winning streak.
The team’s success extends beyond the Olympics, with victories in the World Cup (1975), Asian Games (four times), Asia Cup (three times), and Asian Champions Trophy (four times). In total, India has claimed 29 official international titles, cementing their status as a hockey superpower.
India’s rivalry with the Australia in field hockey has been prominent with the two nations have faced each other in various competitions over the years. Rivalry is largely dominated by the Australia.
In the last meeting between both sides Indian men’s hockey team secured a historic 3-2 victory over Australia in their Pool B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This triumph marks India’s first win against the Kookaburras in Olympic competition since Munich 1972, ending a 52-year drought.
The match, held at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, saw India take an early lead with two quick-fire goals in the first quarter. Abhishek opened the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by a strike from captain Harmanpreet Singh just a minute later. Australia’s Thomas Craig narrowed the gap with a penalty corner conversion in the 25th minute, bringing the score to 2-1 at halftime.
India extended their lead in the third quarter when Harmanpreet Singh netted his second goal of the match in the 32nd minute. The Australians fought back, with Blake Govers scoring from a penalty in the 55th minute, setting up a tense finish. However, the Indian defense held firm to secure the 3-2 victory.
Head to Head India vs Australia in Hockey: Last 5 Games
- India wins: 01
- Australia wins: 04
- Draws: 00
Head to Head India vs Australia in Hockey: Overall
Matches: 147India wins: 26Australia wins: 101Draws: 21
Australia has dominated India if we look at the overall head-to-head record between the two teams in men’s international hockey over the years. And even after all the improvements the Indian hockey team has shown in the recent years, the gap still looks to be wider than ever.
Head to Head India vs Australia in Hockey: Olympics
- Matches: 12
- India wins: 04
- Australia wins: 06
- Draws: 02
Head to Head India vs Australia in Hockey: World Cup
- Matches: 08
- India wins: 01
- Australia wins: 06
- Draws: 01
Head to Head India vs Australia in Hockey: Champions Trophy
- Matches: 17
- India wins: 02
- Australia wins: 11
- Draws: 04
Head to Head India vs Australia in Hockey: Hockey Men’s Pro League
- Matches: 05
- India wins: 01
- Australia wins: 03
- Draws: 01
India vs Australia Goals scored
- India Goals: 238
- Australia Goals: 436
Biggest Win
- India’s biggest win: 12-1 (Test Match, Melbourne 1935)
- Australia’s biggest win: 8-0 (Commonwealth Games, Delhi 2010)
Who has historically dominated the India vs Australia hockey rivalry?
Australia has dominated overall, winning 101 out of 147 matches, while India has 26 wins and 21 matches ended in a draw.
What was the result of India’s last meeting with Australia in the Olympics?
India defeated Australia 3-2 in the Pool B match at the Paris 2024 Olympics, their first Olympic win against Australia since 1972.
How does India fare against Australia in Olympic hockey?
Out of 12 Olympic encounters, Australia leads with 6 wins, India has 4 wins, and 2 matches ended in draws.
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