IND vs AUS Match Preview

The Champions Trophy 2025 is near its end as the tournament reaches the knockout stage. In the first semi-final, India will face Australia in a highly anticipated clash. India will be looking to take revenge for their loss to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, while Australia will aim to dominate once again.

This exciting match will be played on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, starting at 2:30 PM IST. All group stage matches of Team India have been played on this pitch and they have won all three of them. Let’s see the prediction and fantasy tips for India’s crucial semi-final match against Australia.

IND vs AUS Match Details

Series	ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Match	India vs Australia, 13th match
Venue	Dubai International Cricket Stadium
City	Dubai
Match Time & Date	2:30 PM IST – Sunday, 4th March 2025
TV Channel	Star Sports Network
Live Streaming	JioHotstar

IND vs AUS ODI Head-to-Head Record

India and Australia have a competitive head-to-head record in 151 ODI matches. India has won 57 ODIs, and Australia has won 84 ODIs, while 10 have not resulted.

In Champions Trophy history, India and Australia have faced each other four times. India has the upper hand with 2 wins, while Australia has won only 1 match. The remaining game had no result due to rain.

IND vs AUS Predicted XIs

India’s Predicted XI:

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy

Australia's Predicted XI:

Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Steve Smith (C), Marnus Labuschagne, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis

IND vs AUS Pitch Report

As seen in the three games here, the surface in Dubai is dry, slow, and low. The skill set and class of the players win games: India won two games while batting first and one match while chasing.

The pitch in Dubai has assisted the spinners, who have got 22 of the 45 wickets (excluding runouts) at this venue. Apart from the track's spin-friendly behaviour, the Indian batters' recent numbers against left-arm off-spinners might tempt Australia to keep Connolly in their lineup.

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Best Fantasy Cricket Combos for IND vs AUS

• Combo 1: Virat Kohli and Marnus Labuschagne
• Combo 2: Shreyas Iyer and Glenn Maxwell
• Combo 3: Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Alex Carey and Axar Patel
• Combo 4: Shubman Gill, Travis Head, Ben Dwarshuis and Varun Chakaravarthy

IND vs AUS Player Injury

In a massive setback for Australia, Matthew Short sustained a quad injury and got ruled out of the tournament a day before the semifinal. The Aussies have replaced him with Cooper Connolly in their Champions Trophy squad.

It's worth mentioning that Australia will change their squad for Dubai’s pitch conditions. With Matthew Short out, Australia will look for a better opening duo. If Australia decides to maintain a left-right opening combination for the semifinal, the keeper-batter Josh Inglis could surprisingly be promoted to the top order.

Spencer Johnson loves bowling on lively tracks where he can problem the opposition with his pace and movement. However, the track in Dubai won't likely offer much movement to the fast bowlers, and Johnson's extra pace might make things easier for the Indian batters on this slow track.

Sean Abbott can be the perfect man for them in Dubai, having showcased his skill as an all-condition pacer at the iconic SCG, which offers subcontinent-like playing conditions. Apart from his cutters and slow bouncers, Abbott can be handy with the bat at number eight. The rest of the Australian lineup will likely be similar to what they had for their final group-stage match against Afghanistan.

IND vs AUS Players to Watch Out For

1. Shreyas Iyer – A key middle-order batsman in top form. In his last match against New Zealand, he scored a crucial 79 runs, stabilizing India after a shaky start. The Dubai pitch starts with movement but slows down later, and Iyer is skilled against both pace and spin. Against Australia’s bowling attack, including Adam Zampa, he can either anchor the innings or accelerate the scoring. His ability to perform under pressure makes him a valuable Dream11 pick.
2. Steve Smith – A world-class batsman and Australia’s captain, Smith thrives in high-pressure games. The Dubai pitch, which starts with seam movement but becomes better for batting, suits his playing style. He handles both pace and spin well, making him a key player against India’s bowling attack, especially spinners like Varun Chakravarthy. His consistency in crucial matches makes him a strong Dream11 choice.
3. Varun Chakravarthy – A dangerous wicket-taking spinner, Chakravarthy took 5 wickets in his last match against New Zealand, dismantling their batting lineup. The Dubai pitch favours spinners, and he could be a big threat to Australia’s aggressive batters like Travis Head and Glenn Maxwell. His ability to take key wickets makes him a must-have for Dream11 points.
4. Travis Head – A powerful batsman in explosive form. He smashed 59 off 43 balls against Afghanistan, showing his ability to dominate any attack. His aggressive stroke play could be a major challenge for India’s bowlers, especially the spinners. If he gets going, he can score big and be a game-changer in this semi-final

Who Will Win IND vs AUS Champions Trophy Match 13?

Australia has a weaker bowling attack that will be led by Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, and Spencer Johnson.

India has a strong spin attack for Dubai’s conditions, with five spinners, including all-rounders Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja. Kuldeep Yadav has been consistently performing well, while Varun Chakravarthy impressed with a five-wicket haul against New Zealand. India can use this spin-heavy strategy to trouble Australia on the spin-friendly Dubai pitch.

Having played all their matches in Dubai, India holds an advantage. However, they will be wary of Australia’s ability to bounce back and will need to stay sharp to secure a place in the final.

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