IND vs AUS Predicted Playing 11, Semi-Final Champions Trophy 2025

India vs Australia Match Preview

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025’s first semifinal matchup between India (IND) and Australia (AUS) is scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Since Australia’s resounding victory in the 2023 World Cup final, this is their first ICC knockout match. Records show that Australia has consistently dominated ICC events, and India will be keen to alter that perception. India has only triumphed once in four meetings against Australia in knockout rounds since 2010.

India has dominated their group with three consecutive victories, demonstrating their ability to retain form in the current campaign. A fascinating match between the well-known rivals is to be expected, as both teams are aiming for victory in the do-or-die match.

Match Details:

League: ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Match: India vs Australia, Semi Final-1

Time: 2:30 PM IST, Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Live Streaming: Jio Star & Star Sports Network

IND vs AUS: Pitch report

The surface at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is well balanced, which helps spinners and batters alike. It is favorable for batting because of its good bounce and speed. But it’s difficult to hit sixes because of the wide boundaries. The surface slows down as the game goes on, which benefits spinners, particularly in the middle overs.

Varun Chakaravarthy made his ICC Champions Trophy debut by claiming a fifer against New Zealand in the most recent ODI played here. Matt Henry, a pacer from New Zealand, took five wickets in the first innings.

India knocked out the Kiwis for 205 while defending 249. Nine of ten wickets were taken by Indian spinners.

Teams that bat first have won 23 of the 61 ODIs played at the ground, while chasing teams have won 36. There were two matches that had no outcomes.

In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India has played three games here and won each one. India has played nine games here and won eight of them, while one match (against Afghanistan) ended in a draw. In contrast, Australia has played five ODIs here and won four of them.

Head to Head Record:

Match Played: 151

India Won: 57

Australia Won: 84

No Result: 10

In ICC events, mostly their loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, India has struggled against Australia. But in this semi-final, India’s recent supremacy in spin-friendly conditions might be very important.

IND vs AUS Predicted Playing 11

India (IND):

Rohit Sharma ©, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Varun Chakravarthy

Australia (AUS):

Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head, Steve Smith ©, Marnus Labuschagne, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, and Tanveer Sangha