India will face Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 4 in Dubai. This is their first knockout meeting since the 2023 World Cup final, where Australia dominated. India’s record in ICC knockout matches against Australia has been poor, with just one win in the last four encounters since 2010.
- India last defeated Australia in an ICC knockout match in the 2011 World Cup quarter-final.
- Since 2010, Australia has won three out of four ICC knockout matches against India.
- Travis Head has been a key factor in Australia’s recent victories.
- India will need a strong performance to break their losing streak in knockout games.
When Did India Last Beat Australia in an ICC Knockout Match?
India’s last ICC knockout victory over Australia came in the 2011 ODI World Cup quarter-final. Australia, after winning the toss, chose to bat first and posted 260 runs. The innings was led by:
- Ricky Ponting – Scored a century
- Brad Haddin – Contributed a crucial half-century
Chasing 261, India delivered a solid performance, with:
- Sachin Tendulkar – Half-century
- Gautam Gambhir – Half-century
- Yuvraj Singh – Match-winning half-century
India’s victory in this match ended Australia’s 12-year World Cup reign and paved the way for their title-winning campaign.
India’s Knockout Struggles Against Australia Since 2011
Since that famous win, Australia has dominated India in ICC knockout matches:
| Tournament | Stage | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 World Cup | Semi-final | Australia | 95 runs |
| 2023 World Test Championship | Final | Australia | 209 runs |
| 2023 ODI World Cup | Final | Australia | 6 wickets |
In both 2023 ICC finals, Travis Head played match-winning innings, making him a major threat in the upcoming semi-final.
Can India Finally Overcome Australia in Knockouts?
Australia’s recent dominance has been fueled by individual brilliance and strategic execution. In the Champions Trophy 2025, Travis Head continues to be in top form, scoring 65 runs at a strike rate of 144.44.
India’s Key to Success:
To break the losing streak, India must:
- Contain Travis Head early to prevent another match-winning performance.
- Have a disciplined bowling attack to restrict Australia’s batting firepower.
- Build partnerships in batting to counter Australia’s experienced bowlers.
India will look to change history and book their spot in the Champions Trophy final. A win in Dubai would mark their first ICC knockout victory over Australia in 14 years.
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