India batter Virat Kohli played a match-winning knock in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Australia. The premier batter oozed his class in a high-pressure knockout game, which took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday. 
While chasing the target of 265 runs, India was under massive pressure as both Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma were back in the hut early. The premier batter soaked in all the pressure and came up with the brilliant innings in a must-win encounter, taking his team to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Virat Kohli looked absolutely calm under pressure situation as he calculated the chase brilliantly and made sure that he took his team to a win. But for his wife, Anushka Sharma, it seemed like a boring inning as she was caught sleeping in the middle of the game while sitting in the stands. 
It was during the 15th over when Virat Kohli was batting at 18 off 28 balls. The camera pointed towards Anushka Sharma, and to many's surprise, the Bollywood actress was seen sleeping as the video went viral on the internet within seconds. 
<h2>Watch: Anushka Sharma sleeps watching husband Virat Kohli bat in semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Here's the video: 
https://x.com/notsoshubmans/status/1896923393427181719
Virat Kohli played a vital innings of 84 runs off 98 balls. He looked all set for another brilliant hundred but Adam Zampa had better off him yet again. His innings were laced with three boundaries as he took his team close to the win in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Overall, India had a great outing with the bat in the match against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Virat Kohli played the anchor role to perfection while Shreyas Iyer (45), KL Rahul (42*), Hardik Pandya (28) and Axar Patel (27) also played a valuable hand as India won with 4 wickets. 
India will now be taking on the winners of the second semi-final between South Africa and  New Zealand in the final. The summit clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to take place on 9th March at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

Virat Kohli's batting makes wife Anushka Sharma sleep during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final  {PC:X}

India batter Virat Kohli played a match-winning knock in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Australia.

Virat Kohli looked absolutely calm under pressure situation as he calculated the chase brilliantly and made sure that he took his team to a win in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Watch: Virat Kohli's batting makes wife Anushka Sharma sleep during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

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India captain Rohit Sharma has achieved a massive feat in the history of Indian cricket. He became the only Indian skipper to lead the side into 4 consecutive finals in the four consecutive ICC events: the ICC World Test Championship, ICC World Cup, ICC T20 World Cup and the ICC Champions Trophy. 
Rohit Sharma achieved the feat after the India National Cricket Team beat the Australia National Cricket Team in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The match took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday (4th March). 
Rohit Sharma was brilliant with his leadership as he made staggering bowling changes and was tactically sound, and his team beat the opposition by 4 wickets. Opting to bat, Australia had a poor start to their innings as debutant Cooper Connolly was back in the hut, having scored a nine-ball duck. 
But Travis Head (39) batted aggressively to put India under pressure. He, along with Steve Smith (73), added 50 runs for the second wicket before Marnus Labuschagne (29) joined hands with Smith as the duo added 56 runs for the third wicket. The captain looked solid with the bat and hit a solid half-century. 
The tempo of the innings was raised by Alex Carey (61) as he hit a brutal half-century and thanks to his innings, Australia posted a total of 264 runs. For India, Mohammed Shami bagged three wickets. 
<h2>India chases target of 265 against Australia in semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
India had a poor start to their chase as Shubman Gil was back in the hut early before Rohit Sharma (28) also perished. With the team under pressure, Virat Kohli (84) and Shreyas Iyer (45) joined hands and bailed the team out of trouble with their 91-run stand for the third wicket. 
Kohli played the anchor role perfectly while others around him played a supporting hand. After Kohli got out, KL Rahul (42*) and Hardik Pandya (28) made sure that they finished the game on high as India won the match with 11 balls to spare. 
Rohit Sharma, under whom India won the ICC T20 World 2024, would be keen to take his team to another glory. The final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to take place on Sunday (9th March).
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma-give-mouthful-to-kuldeep-yadav-for-his-fielding-blunder-during-icc-champions-trophy-2025-semi-final-/">Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma give mouthful to Kuldeep Yadav for his fielding blunder during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final</a>

India captain Rohit Sharma has achieved a massive feat in the history of Indian cricket.

Rohit Sharma became the only Indian skipper to lead the side into 4 consecutive finals in the four consecutive ICC events

Rohit Sharma officially becomes the greatest-ever Indian captain after a win over Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a great outing with the ball in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Australia. The Southpaw set the stage on fire at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday (4th March). 
Ravindra Jadeja was one of the key factors for India winning the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy. The all-rounder came up with the magical spell and helped India bundle out Australia for a low total of just 264 runs in the high-pressure game of the tournament. 
Ravindra Jadeja picked two crucial wickets for Marnus Labuschagne (29), who was looking threatening, and Josh Inglis, who slammed a brutal century against England. The all-rounder returned with the figures of 2/40 in the 8 overs that he bowled with an economy of 5, bowling one maiden as well. 
During his spell, Ravindra Jadeja also came up with the hilarious antics. In one of his overs in the match, skipper Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were discussing keeping slip with the ball turning a bit. The duo had a health discussion and it didn't amaze Ravindra Jadeja. 
As the duo was talking, Ravindra Jadeja came up with the hilarious antics. He was telling Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul that they should continue talking, and in the meantime, he will complete the over. 
Here's how the conversation unfolded:
KL Rahul: Nahi ja raha itna (It's not turning much) 
Rohit Sharma from covers: Bhai teen ball hain. Slip le le. Kya pata nikal jaaye. (Take a slip. Three balls are left. One may spin) 
KL Rahul to Rohit Sharma: Ek ball groom hai ab tak bas (Only one ball has turned thus far) 
Ravindra Jadeja: Aap dono baatein karo, main tab tak teen ball daal deta hu. (You guys keep talking, and in the meantime, I'll bowl the remaining three deliveries) 
<h2>Watch: Aap dono baatein karo, main tab tak teen ball daal deta hu - Ravindra Jadeja to Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul</h2>
Here's the video: 
https://x.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1896908131588071601
After India bundled out Australia for a 264 runs, they then chased the target with ease. Virat Kohli was the star of the innings with his knock of 84 runs. Shreyas Iyer (45), KL Rahul (42*) Hardik Pandya (28) and Axar Patel (27) also played valuable hand as they won with 4 wickets.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma-give-mouthful-to-kuldeep-yadav-for-his-fielding-blunder-during-icc-champions-trophy-2025-semi-final-/">Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma give mouthful to Kuldeep Yadav for his fielding blunder during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final</a>

Ravindra Jadeja trolls Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul {PC:X}

Ravindra Jadeja was one of the key factors for India winning the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Australia

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja made a great outing with the ball in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Australia.

Watch: Ravindra Jadeja trolls Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul for talking with "Jab tak baat hogi, mai teen ball dal deta hu"

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In what has been a shocking development, premier Australia batter Steve Smith has announced his retirement from ODI cricket. This comes after Australia suffered a disappointing loss against India in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. 
Steve Smith took a shocking call as he wants youngsters to take over the charge now and build up for the ICC World Cup 2027. The right-hander arguably will go down as one of the best players to have played for Australia in the ODI cricket. 
Steve Smith will continue to play for Australia in the Tests and T20Is, but the void left by him on the ODI side will be difficult for the team to fill. The kind of impact that he made in the team was unmatchable, as he helped the team win the ODI World Cup in  2015 and 2023. 
He also captained Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in the absence of Pat Cummins. The premier batter led a second-string Australia side and took them to the semi-final of the tournament before losing to India in the clash on Tuesday. 
<h2>Now is a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 World Cup - Steve Smith</h2>
While talking about his decision to retire, Steve Smith said that it was a great ride for him and he now wants youngsters to take the charge. Speaking about the same, he said: 
"It has been a great ride and I have loved every minute of it. There have been so many amazing times and wonderful memories. Winning two World Cups was a great highlight along with the many fantastic teammates who shared the journey. Now is a great opportunity for people to start preparing for the 2027 World Cup so it feels like the right time to make way." 
Steve Smith featured in 170 games for Australia in ODIs. The batter scored 5800 runs at an average of 43.28 and a strike rate of 86.96, including 12 centuries and 35 half-centuries. He ended his career as the 12th leading run-getter for the team in ODIs.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-virat-kohli-and-rohit-sharma-give-mouthful-to-kuldeep-yadav-for-his-fielding-blunder-during-icc-champions-trophy-2025-semi-final-/">Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma give mouthful to Kuldeep Yadav for his fielding blunder during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final</a>

Steve Smith announces shocking retirement {PC:X}

In what has been a shocking development, premier Australia batter Steve Smith has announced his retirement from ODI cricket.

Steve Smith will continue to play for Australia in the Tests and T20Is, but the void left by him on the ODI side will be difficult for the team to fill.

Steve Smith announces shocking retirement after ICC Champions Trophy 2025 defeat

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REVENGED! India have defeated Australia in the knockout match of an ICC Tournament. INDIA beat Australia by 4 wickets in the first semifinals, courtesy to one of the finest innings from Virat Kohli and valuable contributions from the middle order.
INDIA would be pleased with the Result at a knockout match against Australia. Virat Kohli played a wonderful innings of 84 runs and invaluable runs from number-5, 6, and 7 batters took India home safe.
Both teams were full of spinning options, but India had the quality today. The inexperienced bowling lineup got exposed again the best batting lineup, and this was the differentiating factor.
Let's take a look at the toss updates and match highlights of the IND vs AUS match at the semifinals:
<h2>IND vs AUS Match Highlights</h2>
<h3>Toss and Team Updates</h3>
Rohit Sharma again lost the toss, and Australia opted to bat first. India played the same XI, and Australia made two changes- Tanveer Sangha in for Spencer, Cooper Connolly in for Matt Short. 
INDIA Playing11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Australia Playing11: Cooper Connolly, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha
<h3>Australia Innings- 264/10 (49.3)</h3>
Australia’s innings began on a shaky note as Cooper Connolly departed for a duck in the third over, failing to get bat on ball against a fiery Mohammed Shami. But Travis Head came out all guns blazing, finding the boundary at will and keeping the scoreboard ticking.
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Just when it seemed like he would take the game away, Varun Chakravarthy struck gold, removing him for 39(33) with a mistimed lofted shot.
Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne steadied the ship with a crucial 56-run stand. Labuschagne, after showing some promise, fell lbw to Jadeja for 29(36), leaving Australia at 110/3. Smith, the backbone of the innings, built another handy stand with Josh Inglis, but just when they started looking comfortable, disaster struck again.
Inglis, attempting a casual push, spooned a simple catch to Kohli for 11(12). Smith soldiered on, reaching a well-compiled 73(96), but his dismissal to a low full toss from Shami was a hammer blow for Australia at 198/5. Maxwell gave the crowd a glimpse of his power with a six but missed a straight one from Axar Patel, getting bowled for just 7. 
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From 205/6, Australia desperately needed a late flourish, and Alex Carey took it upon himself to counterattack. Carey’s knock of 61(57) was the last beacon of hope for Australia, but a brilliant direct hit from Shreyas Iyer cut his innings short at 249/8. The lower order swung their bats, with Nathan Ellis smashing a six before falling for 10(7). 
The innings wrapped up in the final over as Hardik Pandya knocked over Adam Zampa, leaving Australia bowled out for 264. India’s bowlers kept chipping away, never allowing a partnership to blossom for too long. Shami led the charge with key wickets, while Axar, Jadeja, and Varun Chakravarthy played their roles to perfection. Australia’s innings had its moments, but in the end, it felt like a case of “so close, yet so far” as they fell short of truly imposing total.
<h3>India's Chase- 267/6 (48.1 overs)</h3>
India’s chase began with intent as Rohit Sharma wasted no time, flicking the first boundary off his pads in the opening over. He followed it up with a commanding pull for six off Nathan Ellis. However, luck was on his side early on—first, Connolly dropped a regulation catch, and then Marnus Labuschagne couldn’t hold onto another tough chance. Shubman Gill, after showing glimpses of brilliance, couldn’t make it count as he dragged one onto his stumps off Dwarshuis, falling for 8(11). 
Rohit continued his onslaught, smashing a straight drive that had umpire Chris Gaffaney scrambling for cover. It wasn't too late and Connolly made up for his earlier drop by trapping him lbw for 28(29), letting out a roar of relief. With India at 43/2, Australia had a real opening.
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Virat Kohli, the man for the big occasion, walked in and got going with a crisp chip over mid-off for four. Shreyas Iyer, meanwhile, had a shaky start. Kohli punished anything loose, while Shreyas was active on strike rotation. Kohli brought up his fifty—his 74th in ODIs—with a controlled pull off Zampa.
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Shreyas Iyer, growing in confidence, played some delightful strokes, working the gaps and running hard between the wickets. His partnership with Kohli proved to be the backbone of India’s innings, frustrating the Australian bowlers, but Zampa got one straight and quick to get rid of Shreyas (45)
Axar Patel chipped in with a handy knock, but after his dismissal at 178/4, it was all about keeping things steady, and then a mistimed shot by Kohli to long on made him the second wicket of Zampa. KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya, the blend of aggression and class took India just on the doorsteps of the win. Hardik Pandya got caught, but it was too late for Australia to pick anything from it. KL Rahul finishes it in style with a BIG SIX. INDIA beat Australia by 4 wickets.
With Kohli at the crease, the chase never looked out of control. India paced their innings smartly, never letting pressure build, and despite a few hiccups early on, they remained on course. The clinical batting display ensured that Australia’s bowlers never truly clawed back into the game.

IND vs AUS: INDIA Beat AUSTRALIA in SEMIFINAL; Enters the FINAL of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

India are again in the finals of another ICC Tournament. India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The wounds would definitely be healing today as India tops Australia in the semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This post reads the summary of the semifinal match IND vs AUS in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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India skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli looked in intense moods on the field during the ongoing game against Australia. The first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is taking place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. 
India skipper Rohit Sharma was top-notch with his captaincy in the match against Australia. The captain was brilliant with his tactical moves as he made use of his bowlers perfectly and also was right on the money with his field placements as well. 
India National Cricket Team also were magnificent in the field as likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and others gave their best. They were focused on saving each and every run, and this was evident when Kohli and Rohit went hard at Kuldeep for a fielding blunder. 
The incident happened on the 5th ball of the 32nd over when Kuldeep Yadav bowled a full delivery to Steve Smith, who got forward to flick to deep mid-wicket, where Virat Kohli was stationed. He came up with the hard throw from the deep, and Kuldeep Yadav let it go. 
However, thankfully, Rohit Sharma, who was at covers, fields it. With Kuldeep Yadav leaving the ball, Virat Kohli looked furious as he was seen abusing the spinner for his poor effort in the field and if this was not enough, Rohit also gave a mouthful to Kuldeep in Hindi. 
<h2>Watch: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli abuse Kuldeep Yadav for a fielding blunder in semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 </h2>
Here's the video:
https://x.com/Classic82atMCG_/status/1896881370389184748
Coming to the game, India ended Australia's innings for 264 runs. Mohammed Shami was the pick of bowlers for India. The fast bowler picked three wickets while Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja bagged two scalps. 
For Australia, skipper Steve Smith led from the front and played an innings of 73 runs off 96 balls. Alex Carey also slammed a vital fifty, ending with a score of 61, as the 2023 World Cup winners posted a total of over 260.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fume at Kuldeep Yadav {PC:X}

India National Cricket Team also were magnificent in the field as likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer and others gave their best.

India skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli looked in intense moods on the field during the ongoing game against Australia

Watch: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma give mouthful to Kuldeep Yadav for his fielding blunder during ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

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Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has come up with a piece of advice for India captain Rohit Sharma to get out Travis Head early in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He suggested that the skipper should introduce Varun Chakravarthy in the powerplay. 
Australia batter Travis Head, in the last few years, has given a massive headache to the India team, especially in the big matches. The batter will be up against Rohit Sharma-led side once again but this time in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will take place on 4th March at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. 
Travis Head, no doubt, will be one of the talking points for the Indian think tank ahead of the semi-final. This is because whenever he plays against India, he always sets the stage on fire and takes the game away from the opposition, as was the case in the ICC World Cup 2023 final and the ICC World Test Championship final 2023. 
Travis Head enjoys playing against India, and this time around, too, he would be fancying himself to get a big score. The batter arguably has given sleepless nights to India captain Rohit Sharma, who surely would've made some plans to counter the threat. 
<h2>If a new ball will be given to Varun, then I don’t see Head scoring more - Ravichandran Ashwin </h2>
With the India vs Australia semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested India's ways to stop Travis Head. He said that the batter shows his three stumps, and Varun Chakravarthy, with a new ball, might trouble the batter big time.
"Travis Head shows all his three stumps and then clears his leg and hits it over the field. Varun Chakravarthy, with a new ball, might give India an edge. It will be a mouth-watering contest. I would be very surprised if Travis Head takes on a back seat against Varun. He would love to go aggressive, and it will be a high-risk option." 
Ravichandran Ashwin added that Travis Head won't be able to score big if Varun Chakravarthy bowls in powerplay. He stressed that either the batter will good start or India will remove him cheaply. 
"Either he will give Australia a good start, or India will get him out cheaply. If Travis Head doesn’t take him on, then keep Varun on for five overs. If a new ball will be given to Varun, then I don’t see Head scoring more,” he said.

Rohit Sharma and Travis Head, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

With the India vs Australia semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Ravichandran Ashwin has suggested India's ways to stop Travis Head.

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has come up with a piece of advice for India captain Rohit Sharma to get out Travis Head early in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Rohit Sharma given strict orders on how to stop Travis Head in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

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IND vs AUS Match: India and Australia, the two big powerhouse teams, are all set for a clash at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the first Semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, aiming for a berth in the finals of the tournament. 
It has been 16 months since November 2023, but hardly any Indian would have moved on from the 19th of November! Yes, India became the World T20 Champions, but the hit of the home ODI World Cup was something different. India is up against a similar opponent and in the same format.
Australia won the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, and they are the most recent team to win an ICC ODI tournament. However, with a depleted side now, they aren't as strong as they were in the 2023 season. Batting still looks formidable and strong; the fast bowlers don't have experience, which limits Australia's advantage. Nevertheless, Australia managed to defeat England by 5 wickets.
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India, on the other hand, is in red-hot form, with Batters scoring runs and bowlers taking wickets. India has been undefeated in this tournament till now and again, they have Australia in the knockouts.
It is a high-stakes contest and is going to be an exciting one. Let's take a look at the Squads and Playing11s of the teams:
<h2>IND vs AUS: Squads and Playing11s</h2>
India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
India Probable Playing11: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy
Australia Squad: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, Tanveer Sangha, Cooper Connolly
Australia Probable Playing11: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshius, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
<h3>Team News </h3>
India are expected to stick with their current XI, though Rohit Sharma has not confirmed whether Varun Chakaravarthy will continue as the fourth spinner, with the final decision depending on the pitch of the IND vs AUS match. A change involving Arshdeep Singh replacing Mohammed Shami is unlikely despite Shami’s struggles in the Champions Trophy. 
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On the other hand, Australia must find a replacement for Matthew Short, with Jake Fraser-McGurk being a probable choice for the top order, though Short’s off-spin will be missed. Given Dubai’s conditions, Cooper Connolly might be considered, while Tanveer Sangha could also be an option if Australia opts to adjust their bowling attack by sacrificing a pacer.
<h2>IND vs AUS: HOT Picks for Dream11 Team</h2>
Shubman Gill- Champions Trophy 2025: 149 runs in 3 matches  India's vice-captain kicked off the tournament with a century but couldn't convert his starts in the following games. However, he remains in good touch, making him a strong fantasy pick.  
Shreyas Iyer- Champions Trophy 2025: 150 runs in 3 matches A key performer in India's middle order, Shreyas Iyer has been in excellent form, delivering consistent performances. His recent knocks make him a must-have selection.
Axar Patel- Champions Trophy 2025: 53 runs &amp; 4 wickets in 3 matches As a reliable all-rounder, Axar Patel has contributed with both bat and ball whenever needed. His versatility makes him a crucial pick for fantasy teams.  
Glenn Maxwell- Champions Trophy 2025: 32 runs &amp; 2 wickets in 2 matches Maxwell has shown flashes of his brilliance in the tournament and thrives in high-pressure games. He could be a valuable differential pick.  
Adam Zampa- Champions Trophy 2025: 4 wickets in 2 matches The Australian leg-spinner hasn’t hit peak form yet, but the conditions in Dubai could work in his favor, making him an important selection.  
<h2>High Risk, High Reward Picks</h2>
Travis Head- Champions Trophy 2025: 65 runs in 2 matches The Australian opener hasn't fully found his rhythm, but he has a strong record against India. Given his ability to deliver in crucial matches, he could turn out to be a game-changer.  
Jake Fraser-McGurk Though yet to feature in the tournament, Fraser-McGurk is an explosive batter capable of shifting momentum in a matter of overs. His attacking style makes him a high-risk but potentially rewarding fantasy option.
<h2>IND vs AUS Match Dream11 team:</h2>
Wicketkeepers- Josh Inglis
Batters- Rohit Sharma, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli/ Shreyas Iyer
All Rounders- Glenn Maxwell, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers- Adam Zampa, Kuldeep Yadav/ Varun Chakravarthy
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With the two power-packed teams up against each other in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, fans couldn't have asked for a more thrilling affair. Here are the Dream11 predictions for the IND vs AUS Match at Dubai International Stadium.    

India and Australia, the two big powerhouse teams, are all set for a clash at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the 1st Semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, aiming for a berth in the finals of the tournament.      

IND vs AUS Match, Dream11 Prediction, HOT Picks, High-Risk High-Reward Players, Strongest Playing11 and More

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India vs Australia semi final: Team India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, is all set to take on Steve Smith-led Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025. This highly-anticipated clash between the two fierce rivals will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Tuesday, 4th of March. 
The Indian Team ended the group stage phase of the tournament in a flamboyant fashion as they dominated Group-A with a three-match winning streak and finished as the table toppers. 
They started off their Champions Trophy campaign with a win over Bangladesh, followed by a dominant win versus arch rivals and defending champions Pakistan. In their final group stage game, they secured the top position by securing a solid 44-run victory over Mitchell Santner's New Zealand. 
Australia, on the other hand, ended Group-B at the second position, behind South Africa. They have secured just a single win in three matches as their encounters against South Africa &amp; Afghanistan were washed out due to rain. Their only match in the tournament so far was a high-scoring victory over arch rivals England.
They have not lifted the Champions Trophy since 2009 and despite missing the services of key players like Josh Hazelwood, Mitchell Marsh, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, they will be looking to triumph over the Men in Blue in the first semi-final. 
The most recent meeting of the two teams in ODI Cricket was the 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad, where the Aussies outclassed the Men in Blue to lift the trophy. But, the current Australian side looks weaker in comparison to the one that defeated the Rohit Sharma-led side by a margin of six wickets in Ahmedabad in November of last year. 
Indian players will still have the defeat in the final in their minds and they will be going all out against the Kangaroos to take revenge of that heart-breaking World Cup final defeat. Ahead of this mouth-watering clash, let's take a look at the Weather Forecast and Pitch report of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium
<h2>India vs Australia Semi Final Champions Trophy: Head-2-Head records in Champions Trophy</h2>
In the history of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy, India &amp; Australia clashed versus each other four times, in which the Indian team has had the upper hand. In the four matches played, the Men in Blue have gone on to secure victories in two matches while the Kangaroos won one game. One match between the two arch rivals was washed out due to rain.
Total Matches Played: 4
India Won: 2
Australia Won: 1
No Result: 1
<h2>India vs Australia Semi Final Champions Trophy: Head-to-Head ODI Stats</h2>
Talking about the Head-2-Head stats between both teams in One Day Internationals, then the Australians have shown a dominating performance versus the Indians. They have taken part in a total of 151 One Day International matches against each other and out of these 151 games, the Mighty Aussies have triumphed on 84 occasions while the Men in Blue are quite far behind with 57 wins. 10 matches between the two teams have ended in a no result situation. 
Australia Won: 84
India Won: 57
No Result: 10
<h2>India vs Australia Semi Final Champions Trophy: Weather Report of Dubai</h2>
The weather conditions are going to be perfect for the India vs Australia Champions Trophy semi final as no rain is expected on the day of the match, with the weather forecast reports predicting sunny &amp; clear blue skies in Dubai. The temperature is anticipated to hover around the 30 degrees Celsius zone in the day period while once the evening period arrives, it's likely to drop to around 25 degrees Celsius.
<h2>India vs Australia Semi Final Champions Trophy: Pitch Report of Dubai International Cricket Stadium</h2>
The pitch of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium has provided a significant amount of assistance to the batters in the group stage matches of the Champions Trophy 2025. The batters make full use of the bounce offered by the surface to play their shots with ease. 
As the game progresses, the spin bowlers start coming into play causing a significant amount of damage to the batters. The Indian team recently fielded four spin bowlers in their recently concluded group stage encounter versus New Zealand at this ground and while this decision was scrutinized by many, it worked our really well for Rohit Sharma and his men. 
Keeping in mind the way the surface has played out in recent games, the toss-winning skipper would want to bat first and put up a strong total on the board.
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India vs Australia semi final: India will be taking on fierce rivals Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 | Image Credits: X (ICC)

India vs Australia semi final: Familiar rivals Australia and India will square off on Tuesday at the Dubai International Stadium to guarantee a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final. Ahead of this mouth-watering clash, we will be taking a look at the weather report and pitch report of the Dubai International Cricket Stadium

India vs Australia semi final:  Familiar rivals Australia and India will square off on Tuesday at the Dubai International Stadium to guarantee a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final.

India vs Australia Semi Final Champions Trophy:  Weather Report and Pitch update of Dubai International Stadium

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IND vs AUS Semifinal Champions Trophy 2025: The semi-final match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between Australia and India on 4 March (Tuesday) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, starting at 2:30 pm. On the one hand, Rohit Sharma led the Indian side to enter the final with its winning streak, on the other hand, Steven Smith led Australia to enter the semi-final by finishing second in the points table. Before this big match, you will read: India vs Australia Head-to-Head Records in Champions Trophy and ODI Stats.
The Indian team has booked its ticket to the semi-finals by winning all three matches in Group A. In the first match, it defeated Bangladesh by six wickets, in the second match it defeated Pakistan by six wickets and against the second semi-finalist team New Zealand, India won the match by 44 runs.
In the absence of Pat Cummins, the leadership of the Australian team was on the shoulders of Steven Smith. In Group B, Australia defeated England by five wickets in its first match, while the second and third matches could not be decided due to rain, due to which the Kangaroos got one point, which directly benefited the team.
Let's move to the main topic of the article - India vs Australia Head-to-Head Records in Champions Trophy and ODI Stats.
<h2>India vs Australia Head-to-Head Records in Champions Trophy</h2>
In the history of the Champions Trophy, Australia and India have faced each other four times in which the Indian team has had the upper hand. In the four matches played, the Indian team won two matches while the Australian team won one while one match was cancelled due to rain.
Total Matches: 4<o:p></o:p>
India Wins: 2<o:p></o:p>
Australia Wins: 1<o:p></o:p>
No Result: 1<o:p></o:p>
<h2>India vs Australia Head-to-Head ODI Stats</h2>
If we talk about ODI stats between both teams, then the Australian team has shown dominance against India. A total of 151 One Day Internationals (ODIs) have been played between the two countries so far in which the Kangaroos have won 84 matches, while India has won 57 while there was no result in 10 matches.
Australia Wins: 84<o:p></o:p>
India Wins: 57<o:p></o:p>
No Result: 10<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">India vs Australia Squad for the Champions Trophy 2025</h3>
India Full Squad: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul (wk), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar, Rishabh Pant, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana<o:p></o:p>
Australia Squad: Steven Smith (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, Tanveer Sangha, Cooper Connolly<o:p></o:p>
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IND vs AUS Semifinal Champions Trophy 2025

India and Australia face off in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final on March 4 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Check out their head-to-head records in the Champions Trophy and ODIs, along with full squad details for both teams.

Get all the key stats for the IND vs AUS semi-final in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Check India vs Australia head-to-head records in the Champions Trophy and ODIs, plus team squads for the big match on March 4 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

India vs Australia Head-to-Head Records in Champions Trophy and ODI Stats | IND vs AUS Semifinal Champions Trophy 2025

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