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Veteran Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan poignantly recalled a painful memory for fans ahead of the India-Australia clash in the 2024 T20 World Cup. He brought up the devastating defeat suffered by India against Australia in the final of the ICC World Cup 2023.

The upcoming match between India and Australia is scheduled for Monday, 24th June, at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in Gros Islet, St Lucia. This venue is known for witnessing high-scoring encounters.

For the Indian cricket team, this match holds more significance than just a game, as they seek to avenge their heartbreaking loss to Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 final. The defeat, which occurred on 19th November at the Narendra Modi International Stadium in Ahmedabad, still lingers painfully in the memories of many fans. India had displayed dominant cricket throughout the tournament, securing 10 consecutive victories before succumbing to Australia in the final.

With the highly anticipated India vs Australia encounter in the 2024 T20 World Cup approaching, Shikhar Dhawan took to social media to stir emotions among Indian supporters. He shared a picture and captioned it with a poignant reminder: “Man can get over anything, but not 19th November.”

India has been in stellar form in the current T20 World Cup 2024, showcasing prowess both with the bat and ball. They began their campaign by convincingly defeating Ireland, followed by a resounding victory over Pakistan. Their dominance continued with a comprehensive win against the United States of America, although their final league match was washed out due to weather conditions.

Moving into the Super 8 stage, India made a strong start by defeating Afghanistan by 47 runs, sending a clear message of their intent. They now aim to continue their winning streak against Bangladesh, setting themselves up with confidence ahead of their crucial clash against Australia.

Meanwhile, Australia has also been unbeaten thus far in the T20 World Cup 2024, displaying a commanding style of cricket. Their recent performance saw them thrash Bangladesh in the Super 8 stage, setting a high standard as they enter the next phase of the tournament.

Following their encounter in the 2023 World Cup final, India and Australia met in a T20I series where India emerged victorious. In their overall T20 World Cup history, India leads Australia with a 3-2 record. Their most recent meeting in this context was during the 2016 edition.

In all T20I matches between the two teams, India holds a dominant record, having won 19 out of 31 encounters. Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, has claimed victory in 11 matches, with one match ending without a result.