Team India Tops Group Stage, Set to Face Australia in Champions Trophy Semi-Final

India secured the top spot in the Champions Trophy group stage after defeating New Zealand. With this victory, India’s semi-final match against Australia (IND vs AUS Champions Trophy Semi-Final) is now confirmed. Here, we provide all the details about the match, including the date, time, live broadcast, live streaming, pitch conditions at the Dubai International Stadium, probable playing XIs, and India’s head-to-head record against Australia in ODIs.

India’s Journey in Champions Trophy 2025

India started its Champions Trophy campaign with a dominant six-wicket win against Bangladesh, followed by another six-wicket victory over Pakistan. In the third match, India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs. Notably, India has won all its matches comfortably so far.

Interestingly, captain Rohit Sharma lost the toss in all three matches, yet India managed to win each game with ease. While India chased targets in the first two matches, they defended a total successfully against New Zealand. Now, they are set to face Australia in the semi-finals.

Teams Qualified for Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals

The four teams that have made it to the semi-finals are:

India

South Africa

Australia

New Zealand


India vs. Australia – First Semi-Final

The first semi-final of the Champions Trophy will be played between India and Australia. India finished at the top of their group, while Australia secured second place.

When is the India vs. Australia Semi-Final?

The semi-final between India and Australia will be played on March 4, 2025. The match will start at 2:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 2:00 PM IST.

Where will the India vs. Australia Semi-Final be played?

India has played all its Champions Trophy matches in Dubai so far. The semi-final against Australia will also be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Pitch Report for IND vs AUS Semi-Final at Dubai International Stadium

The pitch at Dubai International Stadium is expected to be slow, making it difficult for batters to score freely. The team with a stronger middle order will have a better chance of winning. Since dew is not a factor here, chasing a target could be a favorable strategy. Spinners are likely to get more assistance compared to fast bowlers.

IND vs AUS Probable Playing XI

India’s Probable XI:

Rohit Sharma (Captain)

Shubman Gill

Virat Kohli

Shreyas Iyer

Axar Patel

KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)

Hardik Pandya

Ravindra Jadeja

Mohammed Shami

Kuldeep Yadav

Varun Chakravarthy


Australia’s Probable XI:

Jake Fraser-McGurk

Travis Head

Steve Smith (Captain)

Marnus Labuschagne

Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper)

Alex Carey

Glenn Maxwell

Ben Dwarshuis

Nathan Ellis

Adam Zampa

Spencer Johnson


India vs. Australia Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

India and Australia have faced each other 151 times in ODIs. Australia has the upper hand with 84 wins, while India has won 57 matches. 10 matches ended without a result.

Where to Watch IND vs AUS Semi-Final Live in India?

The India vs. Australia semi-final will be broadcast live in India on Star Sports and Sports 18 channels.

Live Streaming of IND vs AUS Semi-Final

The live streaming of the Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia will be available on JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. The toss will take place at 2:00 PM IST, and the first ball will be bowled at 2:30 PM IST.