Australia vs India Universities T20 Cricket Highlights International University Talent

Posted 4th February 2026

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The 2025 UniSport Australia international sport calendar ended with student-athletes from Australian Universities (AUS) and Indian Universities (IND) coming together in December for the Australia vs India Universities T20 Cricket Tour, which saw the two sides contest six matches across Brisbane and Sydney. Delivered as a reciprocal exchange following Australia’s successful inaugural trip to India in 2024, the tour was organised by UniSport Australia (UniSport) in partnership with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Despite the Indian Universities team securing a 4-2 series victory, a back-to-back win following their 2024 triumph, the T20 tour delivered development-focused opportunities for student-athletes from both programs, while showcasing the depth of emerging talent within university cricket.

Beyond the on-field results, the Australia-India exchange reflected the broader purpose of these international programs in creating opportunities for cultural connection, strengthening university relationships, and providing student-athletes with experiences that extend beyond domestic competition. Through international travel, competition and shared off-field experiences, the series contributed to deeper engagement between Australian and Indian universities and reinforced the higher role of sport as a platform for connection.

This experience was shared by a squad of 24 Australian student-athletes, representing 10 universities from across the country. The tour was delivered in collaboration with UniSport member universities, whose support in hosting matches and facilities were central to the delivery of the six-match series.

Matches One – Three (Brisbane)

The opening leg took place in Brisbane in partnership with The University of Queensland (UQ) and Warehouse Cricket Association – Marchant Park, with the first three matches delivered across two days.

Match One saw Australia Universities score 122 runs from their full 20 overs, with Matthew Holmes (The University of Queensland, Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science) and Saxon Jeh (Griffith University, Bachelor of Education) adding valuable runs late in the innings. India Universities responded confidently, reaching 123 runs with four wickets lost, led by Tanmay Tiwari (University of Kota, Master of Arts in Political Science) and Divyansh Rajput (Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Master of Arts) to secure a six-wicket victory.

Match Two resulted in India Universities scoring 127 runs from their 20 overs, with Kaja Shaik (Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Master of Business Administration) contributing 43 runs. Australia Universities chased down the total comfortably, scoring 131 runs with only two batters dismissed, highlighted by an unbeaten 70 from Daniel Skipwith (The University of Queensland, Bachelor of Business Management). Australia Universities won the match by eight wickets.

Match Three saw Australia Universities score 113 runs from their full 20 overs, with Zack Winslow (The Australian National University, Bachelor of Law/Politics, Philosophy & Economics) top-scoring with an unbeaten 43 runs, supported late by Malay Doshi (Flinders University, Bachelor of Robotic Engineering). India Universities’ bowlers kept the Australians under pressure, with Abhay Choudhary (Guru Nanak Dev University, Certification in Computer Applications) and Harsh Kumar Meena (University of Kota, Bachelor of Arts) each taking two wickets. In reply, India Universities reached their target with seven balls remaining, scoring 114 runs for the loss of three wickets. Kaushal Suman (University of Delhi, Bachelor of Arts) and Junaid Qazi (Lovely Professional University, Bachelor of Physical Education) laid a steady foundation, before Abhay guided the team to a seven-wicket victory.

Matches Four – Six (Sydney)

The second week of matches took place in Sydney in partnership with UNSW Sydney, The University of Sydney (USYD) and the Campbelltown Camden District Cricket Club – Raby Bay Sports Complex, with three matches played across three days.

In Match Four, Australia Universities posted 102 runs from their 20 overs, with Max Glen (University of Technology Sydney, Bachelor of Business) top-scoring with 52. After a difficult start, Max anchored the innings, while the rest of the batting order struggled to build momentum. Akash Pawar (University of Mumbai, Bachelor of Commerce) was the standout with the ball for India Universities, taking three wickets and helping restrict Australia to a low total. When it was their turn to bat, India Universities responded by reaching the target in 18.2 overs, scoring 103 runs for the loss of five wickets. Vishek Kumar (Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Bachelor of Physical Education) provided early momentum, while Kaushal Suman (Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Bachelor of Arts) added stability through the middle. Kaja Shaik (Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education, Master of Business Administration) and Tanmay Tiwari finished the chase to secure a five-wicket victory.

Match Five saw India Universities post a strong total of 162 runs from their 20 overs, led by a strong innings of 90 from Abhay Choudhary. Vishek Kumar also played a key role, contributing 43 runs. Cameron Frendo (UNSW Sydney, Bachelor of Law/Arts) was the most successful bowler for Australia Universities, taking three wickets. Australia Universities came close in their chase when batting, finishing on 159 runs with five batters out. Param Uppal (Macquarie Univesity, Bachelor of Commerce/Law), Ethan Jamieson (UNSW Sydney, Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy & Economics) and Max Glen helped keep Australia in the contest, but they were unable to catch India’s total, with India Universities winning the match by three runs.

In the final match of the series, Match Six, India Universities scored 142 runs from their 20 overs. Vishek Kumar top-scored with 39, with Vatsalya Yadav (Banaras Hindu University, Bachelor of Arts) and Divyansh Rajput contributing. Param Uppal was the leading bowler for Australia Universities, taking four wickets. Australia Universities chased down the total, finishing on 146 runs with three balls remaining. Max Glen led the chase with an unbeaten 52 runs, with support from Param Uppal and Anthony Adlam (Macquarie University, Bachelor of Commerce/Law). Australia Universities won the match by three wickets.

Strengthening Bonds Through Cricket

Beyond the results, the exchange offered a valuable development opportunity for student-athletes, many of whom competed internationally for the first time. Off the field, cultural and social activities helped foster meaningful connections, reinforcing the strong relationship between Australian and Indian university sport built through exchange and a shared passion for cricket.

Following the conclusion of the tour, UniSport Australia CEO Mark Sinderberry acknowledged the collaboration and commitment from the AIU in making the series happen. “We would like to thank the Association of Indian Universities and Indian Universities student-athletes for travelling to Australia and giving us the opportunity to host this T20 tour, and for their ongoing partnership and support. It was a pleasure to return the hospitality so warmly extended to us during our visit to India in 2024, and we look forward to further developing this connection between our nations, united by cricket” he said.

“I would also like to thank UQ, USYD and UNSW Sydney for playing such a key role in hosting matches and providing facilities which were central to the successful delivery of the series” Mr Sinderberry added.