Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final 1: IND vs AUS: Pitch, Weather, Head-to-Head, Probable 11 & Streaming Details: On March 4, India will take on Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium. The two mighty cricketing giants, who both twice lifted the Champions Trophy, now go head-to-head for a place in the final and to augment another chapter in the history of their rivalry.
India’s lead by Rohit Sharma cherry-topped the group with excellent all-around performances. Whereas Australia, captained by Steve Smith in the absence of Pat Cummins, competitively pulled through the group stage.
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Match Details
Fixture: India vs. Australia, 1st Semi-Final.
Date: March 4, 2025.
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai.
Time: 2:00 PM GST (3:30 PM IST).
Pitch and Weather Report
The Dubai International Stadium has historically been a batsmen-orientated ground. With pitches maintaining a consistent bounce and hardly any lateral movement. But by the second half of the game, spinners might have a say by exploiting any wear and tear of the surface. The weather is expected to be clear with temperatures around 28°C, making perfect conditions for cricket.
Head-to-Head in ODIs and ICC Events
Australia has an edge while playing India in ODIs. They have met India in 151 ODIs; Australia has won 84 matches, and India has won 57 matches. In ten ODIs, there was no result. In ICC events, Australia has been a tough opponent for India, defeating them in the 2023 World Test Championship and the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Champions Trophy 2025: Probable Playing XI of India and Australia
India XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarty, Mohammed Shami, and Kuldeep Yadav.
Australia XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), and Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, and Spencer Johnson.
Streaming Details of Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-final 1
Fans can view the live action on Star Sports Network, and streaming is available on JioHotstar.
This semi-final promises to be exciting because both teams will fight tooth and nail to secure a spot in the Champions Trophy, which seems to be a coveted jewel.
