Australia and Pakistan share a storied cricketing rivalry, having clashed in all formats over the years. The upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will see both nations competing in separate groups. Pakistan finds itself in a challenging Group A alongside arch-rivals India, as well as Bangladesh and New Zealand, while Australia is placed in Group B with England, South Africa, and Afghanistan.
As the most successful team in Champions Trophy history, Australia will be eyeing a third title, having previously lifted the trophy twice in 2006 and 2009 respectively. Meanwhile, Pakistan enters the tournament as the reigning champions, having last claimed the title in 2017 with a victory over India in the finals.
ICC Champions Trophy: Pakistan vs Australia's head-to-head record
As of February 2025, Pakistan and Australia have faced each other only once in the history of the ICC Champions Trophy. Their sole encounter took place during the sixth edition of the tournament in September 2009 at SuperSport Park in Centurion, South Africa. Australia secured victory in that match after a nail-biting finish, as per ESPN Cricinfo.
| Year | Venue | Winner |
| 2009 | SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa | Australia won by 2 wickets |
Pakistan vs Australia, 1st Match, ICC CT (2009)
Pakistan and Australia met for the first time in the tournament on September 30, 2009, at SuperSport Park in Centurion, South Africa. Both teams were part of Group A in that edition, along with India and West Indies. After winning the toss, Australia elected to field first, restricting Pakistan to 205 for six in their allotted 50 overs. In response, the Australian batting lineup navigated a tense chase, securing victory in the final over with just two wickets in hand. Michael Hussey was named Player of the Match for his crucial 64 off 87 balls, as per ESPN Cricinfo.
Pakistan vs Australia's top scorers in the ICC Champions Trophy
| Champions Trophy | Player Name | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike rate | 50/100 |
| 2009 | Michael Hussey | 1 | 64 | 64 | 73.56 | 1/0 |
| 2009 | Mohammad Yousuf | 1 | 45 | 45 | 65.21 | 0/0 |
| 2009 | Kamran Akmal | 1 | 44 | 44 | 69.84 | 0/0 |
| 2009 | Misbah-ul-Haq | 1 | 41 | 41 | 77.35 | 0/0 |
| 2009 | Ricky Ponting | 1 | 32 | 32 | 50.00 | 0/0 |
| 2009 | Tim Paine | 1 | 29 | 29 | 72.50 | 0/0 |
| 2009 | Shoaib Malik | 1 | 27 | 27 | 72.97 | 0/0 |
| 2009 | Shane Watson | 1 | 24 | 24 | 109.09 | 0/0 |
| 2009 | Younis Khan | 1 | 18 | 18 | 36.73 | 0/0 |
| 2009 | Shahid Afridi | 1 | 15 | 15 | 83.33 | 0/0 |
Pakistan vs Australia's top wicket-takers in the ICC Champions Trophy
| Champions Trophy | Player | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Best |
| 2009 | Saeed Ajmal | 1 | 2 | 3.10 | 2 |
| 2009 | Shane Watson | 1 | 2 | 4.00 | 2 |
| 2009 | Umar Gul | 1 | 2 | 4.25 | 2 |
| 2009 | Mitchell Johnson | 1 | 2 | 4.50 | 2 |
| 2000 | Brett Lee | 1 | 1 | 3.00 | 1 |
| 2009 | Shoaib Malik | 1 | 1 | 4.00 | 1 |
| 2009 | Umar Gul | 1 | 1 | 4.22 | 1 |
| 2009 | Naved-ul-Hasan | 1 | 1 | 4.33 | 1 |
| 2009 | Shahid Afridi | 1 | 1 | 4.70 | 1 |
| 2009 | James Hopes | 1 | 1 | 5.00 | 1 |
FAQs on Pakistan vs Australia Head to Head- ICC Champions Trophy
A. Shane Warne holds the record for the most Test wickets by an Australian, claiming 708 wickets in 145 matches at an economy rate of 2.65, as per ESPN Cricinfo.
A. Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record for picking up most wickets in the TEST format's history, as per ESPN Cricinfo.
A. Babar Azam is the 'King of Cricket' in Pakistan, as per ESPN Cricinfo.
A. Shoaib Akhtar, renowned as Pakistan's fastest bowler, earned the nickname "Rawalpindi Express" for his blistering pace.
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