Australia vs England World Cup Head-to-Head | Last 5 Meetings

Australia vs England World Cup head-to-head record goes back to 1975, the inaugural edition. Both teams are fierce rivals, and whenever they lock horns, cricket fans will turn their attention to them. It is undoubtedly one of the most exciting rivalries after India vs Pakistan. 

Australia vs England World Cup Head-to-Head

The 1975 World Cup was the first Australia vs England World Cup head-to-head meeting. Australia overcame Sri Lanka by four wickets and grabbed a place in the World Cup final. From then on, Australia dominated England, grabbing six wins in nine ODI World Cup outings between both teams.

Here are the results of the Australia vs England World Cup head-to-head:

• 2019 – England won by 8 wickets (Semi-final)
• 2019 – Australia won by 64 runs (League Stage)
• 2015 – Australia won by 111 runs Group Stage)
• 2007 – Australia won by 7 wickets(Group Stage)
• 2003 – Australia won by 2 wickets (Group Stage)
• 1992 – England  won by 8 wickets (League Stage)
• 1987 – Australia won by 7 runs (Final)
• 1979 – England won by 6 wickets (Group Stage)
• 1975 – Australia won by 4 wkts  (Semi-final)

Let’s look at the last five meetings between Australia and England in the World Cup: 

.2019 ODI World Cup (Semi-final)

One of the most one-sided Australia vs England head-to-head meetings was in the semi-final clash of the 2019 World Cup. Australia was favorites after their win over England in the league stage clash. However, England’s bowlers put on a show. Chris Woakes, Adi Rashid, and Jofra Archer wreaked havoc. Steve Smith scored a fighting 85 for Australia. Chasing 224, Jason Roy thrashed Australian bowlers to all parts of the ground. The home side chased down the target in the 33rd over. 

.2019 World Cup 

Australia had met England in the league stage of the 2019 World Cup. Eoin Morgan asked Australia to bat first, and Aaron Finch and David Warner slammed the England bowlers hard. Finch hit a century, while Warner made 53. Australia posted 285 in their 50 overs. England saw themselves down 53/4 at one stage. Ben Stokes rescued England with an 89, but it wasn’t enough. Australia lost by 64 runs.

.2015 World Cup

Australia produced a ruthless performance against England in the 2015 World Cup group stage fixture at the MCG. Aaron Finch struck a hundred after England asked Australia to bat first. Glenn Maxwell and George Bailey hit fifties as Australia piled up 342. In reply, England never looked comfortable and were bowled out for 231. Mitchell Marsh took 5/33. 

.2007 ODI World Cup

The 2007 World Cup saw the arch-rivals clash in the Super Eights. At Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, England put themselves to bat first after winning the toss. Although Kevin Pietersen (104) and  Ian Bell (77) were among the runs, they were slow, and it would show on the scoreboard as England were all out for 247. Australia’s top order came to the party in the run chase, and Ricky Ponting (86) and Michael Clarke (55*) saw the team home with ease.

.2003 ODI World Cup 

In another Australia vs England World Cup head-to-head meeting, Australia clinched a thrilling two-wicket win. At Port Elizabeth, England batted first. Despite an excellent opening stand between Marcus Trescothick and Nick Knight, England collapsed as Andy Bichel registered outstanding figures of 7/20. England were restricted to 204/8. The Australian top order was blown away in the run chase. The Kangaroos were at 111/5 and lost three more wickets, needing another 70 runs. Andy Bichel turned savior again, scoring 34 off 36, and alongside Michael Bevan saw their team home. Australia would win the match with two wickets to spare.

Concluding Thoughts 

The Kangaroos have the advantage in the Australia vs England World Cup head-to-head record. On the big stage, the five-time champions have managed to keep calm and deliver quality performances against the arch-rivals. The Aussie faithful will be desperate that this excellent record will continue in the World Cup. At the same time, the fans of the 2019 World Cup champion will want their team to be dominant against Australia in the major events.  

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