IND vs AUS Champions Trophy Semi-Final
The first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 is set to take place today, featuring a high-stakes clash between India and Australia. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM at the Dubai International Stadium. This encounter marks the first time both teams will compete against each other in Dubai, adding another layer of excitement to this already intense rivalry.
Head-to-Head in ICC Knockouts
India and Australia have faced off in ICC tournament knockouts eight times before, with both teams securing four victories each. This ninth encounter provides India with an opportunity to avenge their 2023 ODI World Cup final loss, where Australia triumphed by six wickets.
Match Details
Match: India vs Australia, Champions Trophy Semi-Final 2025
Date: March 4, 2025
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
Toss Timing: 2:00 PM
Match Start: 2:30 PM
India vs Australia in ODIs
So far, India and Australia have played 151 ODIs against each other. Australia leads the head-to-head record with 84 wins, while India has secured 57 victories. Ten matches ended without a result. While this is the first time these two teams will play against each other in Dubai, India has already played all three of its group-stage matches at this venue. On the other hand, Australia played its group-stage matches in Pakistan.
India vs Australia in ICC Tournaments
In ICC ODI tournaments, including the World Cup and the Champions Trophy, India and Australia have clashed 18 times. Australia holds the edge with 10 victories, while India has won 7 matches, and one ended inconclusively. However, in ICC knockout matches, the record stands equal at 4-4, making today’s semi-final a crucial tiebreaker between the two teams.
Key Performers for India
India’s batting lineup has been in top form in the Champions Trophy. Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli have already scored centuries, while Shreyas Iyer has been the team’s leading scorer with 150 runs in three matches, including a fifty against Pakistan and New Zealand. In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav have each taken five wickets, making them key players in today’s match.
Key Performers for Australia
Australia’s journey in the Champions Trophy has been slightly different, with only one match completed in the group stage. The team defeated England by five wickets, while their matches against South Africa and Afghanistan were abandoned. Josh Inglis has been the standout batter for Australia with 120 runs. Among the bowlers, Ben Dwarshus leads the wicket-taking charts with six wickets.
Squads
India’s Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami
Australia’s Playing XI:
Steve Smith (Captain), Travis Head, Jack Fraser, McCorrobe, Cooper Connolly, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshus, Adam Zampa, Tanvir Sangha
Where to Watch India vs Australia Match
India
Star Sports will be broadcast for the ICC Champions Trophy in India. All the Champions Trophy 2025 matches will be live on Start Sports, and also Disney+ Hot star will live in India.
Other Country
Pakistan: PTV and Ten Sports (Live streaming on Myco and Tamasha app).
UAE & MENA: CricLife Max and CricLife Max2 (Live streaming on STARZPLAY).
United Kingdom: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action (Digital coverage via SkyGO, NOW, and Sky Sports App).
USA & Canada: WillowTV (Live streaming on Willow by Cricbuzz app).
Caribbean: ESPN Caribbean (TV broadcast), Live streaming via ESPN Play Caribean app.
Australia: Prime Video (Coverage available in Hindi as well).
New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ (Digital coverage via Now and SkyGo app).
South Africa & Sub-Saharan Territories: SuperSport (Live streaming on SuperSport App).
Bangladesh: Nagorik TV and T Sports (TV broadcast), Digital streaming via Toffee app.
Afghanistan: ATN.
Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV (TV1 for linear broadcast), Digital streaming via Sirasa.
Pitch Report
The Dubai International Stadium pitch has historically favored fast bowlers, but during this tournament, spinners have dominated, especially in the second innings. In the three matches played here, teams batting first won once, while teams chasing won twice.
Winning the toss and batting first might offer an advantage on this pitch. So far in the tournament, no team has managed to score over 250 runs in Dubai. If a team batting first scores 265 or more, they will likely have the upper hand.
Weather Conditions
The weather in Dubai is expected to remain clear, with temperatures ranging between 21 to 29 degrees Celsius. The wind speed will be around 27 km/h, and there is no chance of rain. Additionally, dew is not expected to be a factor in the match.
Conclusion
The semi-final between India and Australia is set to be an electrifying contest, with both teams having an equal record in ICC knockout matches. With India’s strong batting and spin attack and Australia’s resilience in crucial games, the match promises to be a thrilling battle. A place in the Champions Trophy final is at stake, and both teams will give their all to secure a win in Dubai. Fans across the world eagerly await this intense showdown.