The highly anticipated India vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final is set to take place on March 4 in Dubai. This match marks their first ICC knockout encounter since the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad. India, in top form, will look to overcome its past struggles against Australia in knockout matches.
- India has won only one out of four ICC knockout matches against Australia since 2010.
- India dominated the group stage with three wins in three matches.
- Australia is missing key pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc.
- The pitch in Dubai could favor India’s spin-heavy attack.
Expected Lineups for India vs Australia
India’s Predicted Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Varun Chakravarthy
Australia’s Predicted Playing XI:
- Travis Head
- Steven Smith (c)
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Alex Carey
- Glenn Maxwell
- Cooper Connolly
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Spencer Johnson
India vs Australia Head-to-Head in ODIs
India and Australia have played 151 ODIs, with Australia having a superior record. Below is their head-to-head summary:
| Played | India wins | Australia wins | NR/Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | 57 | 84 | 10/0 |
Match Prediction
Australia is facing a significant setback due to the absence of its premier pace attack. The Indian batting lineup, led by Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill, has been in fantastic form.
Additionally, India’s spin attack, featuring Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, and Varun Chakravarthy, has proved highly effective in Dubai’s conditions. Australia’s vulnerability against quality spin could be a major factor. However, India cannot afford complacency, as Australia remains a formidable side in ICC tournaments.
Best Betting Odds for IND vs AUS Semi-Final
According to Dafabet odds, India is the favorite to win the match:
| Team | Betting odds |
| India | 1.56 |
| Australia | 2.53 |
India holds the home advantage in Dubai, having played all their games there, making them strong contenders for the final. However, with Australia’s history of big-match performances, this semi-final promises to be an intense battle.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
Pakistan vs New Zealand - 1st Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs India - 2nd Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs South Africa - 3rd Match, Group B | Australia vs England - 4th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs India - 5th Match, Group A | Bangladesh vs New Zealand - 6th Match, Group A | Australia vs South Africa - 7th Match, Group B | Afghanistan vs England - 8th Match, Group B | Pakistan vs Bangladesh - 9th Match, Group A | Afghanistan vs Australia - 10th Match, Group B | England vs South Africa - 11th Match, Group B | New Zealand vs India - 12th Match, Group A | TBA vs TBA, 1st Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, 2nd Semi-Final | TBA vs TBA, Final |
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams
PAKISTAN | NEW ZEALAND | BANGLADESH | INDIA | AFGHANISTAN | SOUTH AFRICA | AUSTRALIA | ENGLAND
