India and Australia are battling in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Fans fear history might repeat itself, as India’s 2015 World Cup semi-final defeat against Australia shares striking similarities with the current match.
- Same Semi-Final Line-up as 2015
- Australia Batting First Again
- Steve Smith’s Crucial Knock in Both Matches
1. Identical Semi-Final Line-up
In World Cup 2015, the four semi-finalists were India, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. Surprisingly, the Champions Trophy 2025 has the exact same teams battling for a place in the final.
2. Australia Batting First in Both Matches
During the 2015 semi-final in Sydney, Australia won the toss, batted first, and set a massive target of 328 runs. India struggled and lost by 95 runs.
Fast forward to Champions Trophy 2025, Australia once again chose to bat first. They are aiming for a strong total to put pressure on India, just like they did in 2015.
3. Steve Smith’s Impactful Innings in Both Games
In the 2015 semi-final, Steve Smith scored a brilliant century, building a strong platform for Australia’s victory.
Similarly, in Champions Trophy 2025, Smith played a crucial knock of 73 runs, anchoring Australia’s innings yet again. His ability to step up in big matches remains a major concern for India.
Will India Change the Script?
With history repeating itself, Indian fans are hoping for a different outcome. Can the Indian team break the pattern and script a historic comeback this time?
Quick Recap
| Factor | World Cup 2015 | Champions Trophy 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Final Line-up | India, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand | India, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand |
| Australia’s Decision | Batted first | Batted first |
| Steve Smith’s Performance | Scored a century | Scored 73 runs |
Cricket is unpredictable, and history doesn’t always repeat itself. Can Rohit Sharma and Team India turn the tables this time? The world is watching!
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