India is preparing to face Australia for the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 4 in Dubai. This match, which everyone has had its eyes on, will be their first clash in an ICC knockout since the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, which was not in favor of India. Historically, Australia has been the dominant force in ICC tournaments, while India aims to change the narrative this time.
India’s recent performances against Australia in ICC knockout matches have not made for good reading, with three defeats and only one win in their last four meetings since 2010. India, however, has remained on cloud nine thus far in the tournament after topping their group with three consecutive wins.
More recently, the 44-run win against New Zealand was very much a display of how good their spinners were, guiding them to a win. Surely, both teams will be eyeing their strongest XI in what promises to be an eventful clash.
IND vs AUS Match
| Match | India vs Australia ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| IND vs AUS Match Date | Tuesday, March 04, 2025 |
| IND vs AUS Match Time | 02:30 PM IST |
| IND vs AUS Match Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
Head-To-Head Record
Matches Played: 151
Won by IND: 57
Won by AUS:84
NR: 10
TIE: 00
Pitch Report
Dubai International Cricket Stadium’s pitch has been praised for its early movement and bounce, aiding bowlers, particularly fast bowlers. As matches progress, the surface settles, making batting easier, and spinners benefit from dry conditions. Fresh pitches have been prepared for the upcoming India vs.Australia match on March 4, 2025.
India vs Australia : Predicted Playing XI
India expected lineup: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy