The stage is set for a thrilling encounter as Rohit Sharma-led India takes on Steve Smith’s Australia in the first semi-final of the ongoing Champions Trophy. The high-stakes match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, promising an intense battle between two cricketing powerhouses.
Match Details: IND vs AUS
Date & Time: Tuesday, 2:30 PM IST (Toss at 2:00 PM IST)
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Broadcast & Livestream: Star Sports, Network 18 channels, and JioHotstar
India’s Road to the Semi-Finals
India has been dominant in the tournament, winning all three of their group-stage matches convincingly. In their last Group A fixture, they defeated New Zealand by 44 runs, further cementing their form ahead of the knockout stage.
Australia’s Performance
Australia, led by Steve Smith, has also been formidable, securing a semi-final berth with strong performances. The clash against India will test their depth and ability to handle the pressure of a knockout game.
Full Squads
India Squad
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.
Australia Squad
Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Adam Zampa.
Predicted Playing XIs
India’s Expected XI
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.
Australia’s Expected XI
Travis Head, Cooper Connolly, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Spencer Johnson, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.
Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)
The historical rivalry between India and Australia has always been electrifying, with both teams possessing world-class talent. While Australia has had the upper hand overall, India has emerged victorious in recent high-pressure games, including bilateral series and ICC tournaments.
Pitch Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The pitch in Dubai has generally been on the slower side, making run-scoring a challenging task. Spinners are expected to play a crucial role, controlling the major phases of play. Teams winning the toss might prefer to bat first, aiming to set a competitive total and apply pressure with spin in the second innings.
What to Expect?
With India’s strong batting lineup and depth in the bowling department, they will look to continue their winning momentum. Meanwhile, Australia’s aggressive batting approach and all-round ability could pose a serious challenge. Expect a gripping contest as both teams battle for a spot in the final.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a high-voltage semi-final clash in the Champions Trophy 2025!
