India vs Australia: High-stakes clash in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final

India and Australia are set to lock cornucopias in the semi-final of the ICC titleholders jewel 2025 in Dubai. This match is not just a normal semi final but it it will also be a grudge match between India and Australia after Australia beat them in 2023 ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

India vs Australia semi-final

India's opponents have constantly refocused out that playing all their matches at a single venue in Dubai has given Rohit Sharma's side an advantage in the event. India has played all its group- stage matches in Dubai and will continue to play the semi-final and potentially the final at the same venue. Meanwhile, other brigades have had to travel across three different venues in Pakistan.

Pitch report for India vs Australia semi-final

Dubai's tracks have favoured baits throughout the event, with slower and drier pitches making stroke play delicate. Who will win the toss? Whoever does but still the chase of today's match will be  an interesting one. As per a report, a fresh pitch will be used for the India vs Australia semi-final. The watchman of the face then's Matthew Sandery. The Australian is the watchman for the pitches at both DICS and the ICC Academe. India and Australia's performance ahead of semi-final

India in it's full fledged form

India has been in a full fledged form, making a sure shot win in all three group stage matches. On the other hand, Australia stayed unbeaten, pulling off a record run- chase against England in their opening institution, while their other two games were washed out due to rain. India's biggest strength so far has been their murderous bowling attack, especially the spin triad. The likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy and  Axar Patel, who have choked opposition in the middle overs.

Who will win?

Despite contending an inexperienced team, Australia has shown adaptability, with players like Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, and Adam Zampa stepping up. Under Steve Smith's captaincy, Australia has formerly again made it to the semi-final of a major ICC event. With both the teams aiming for a spot in the titleholders jewel 2025 final, all eyes will be on how the fresh pitch plays out in this high- stakes encounter.