Preview: This marks their first ICC knockout battle since Australia’s dominating victory in the 2023 World Cup final. Looking at the records, Australia have dominated ICC events throughout, and India will be eager to change that narrative. In knockout matches since 2010, India have beaten Australia just once in four clashes.
As for the ongoing tournament, India have been consistent in maintaining form, topping their group with three straight wins. With both teams eyeing a win in the do-or-die clash, one could expect a thrilling contest between the renowned rivals.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025, 1st Semi-Final Match, IND vs AUS
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 4, 02:30 PM
Pitch Report: As for the ongoing tournament, India have been consistent in maintaining form, topping their group with three straight wins. With both teams eyeing a win in the do-or-die clash, one could expect a thrilling contest between the renowned rivals.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
India (IND)- Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy
Australia (AUS)- Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha
