India vs Australia: After a stunning 44-run victory against New Zealand in the last group stage match, India enter the knockouts of the Champions Trophy 2025 as the table toppers, securing 6 points and +0.715 net-run-rate (NRR).
Rohit Sharma’s led side is the only team that has qualified for the next stages of the tournament with a 100 percent winning record. However, they have a huge challenge to face in Australia, which has been an aching obstacle in the past, particularly in the ICC tournaments.
On the other side, the Aussies won their first match of the CT 2025 against England but witnessed their back-to-back games being washed out due to unfavorable weather conditions in Pakistan.
With less than 24 hours left for the first semi-final to commence, let’s find out the head-to-head stats of IND vs AUS in ODIs, weather forecast, pitch conditions, and possible playing XI combination. It’s time to dive deeper into this preview to predict the team that can qualify for the CT 2025 final.
India vs Australia CT 2025 Semifinals: Date, Day, Venue and Timings
- Date: 04th March 2025
- Day: Tuesday
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS)
- Timings:
- 09 am GMT
- 01 pm LOCAL
- 02:30 pm IST
- 5 pm AWST
- 06:30 pm ACST
- 7 pm AEST
Where to Watch IND vs AUS CT 2025 1st Semi-Final? Live Streaming and TV Channels
| Country | Live Streaming Platform | TV Channels |
| INDIA | JioHotstar | Star Sports Network |
| AUSTRALIA | Amazon Prime | Amazon |
| NEW ZEALAND | Sky Sport | Sky Sport NZ |
| UAE and MENA Regions | STARZPLAY | CricLife Max |
| USA and CANADA | Willow (by Cricbuzz app) | Willow TV |
India vs Australia Head-to-Head Stats: ODIs and Champions Trophy
ODIs:
| Total ODIs | 151 |
| Matches Won | India: 57, and Australia: 84 |
| No Result | 10 |
| Tied Matches | 0 |
| Matches Won at Home | India: 33, and Australia: 38 |
| Matches Won Away | India: 14, and Australia: 34 |
| Matches Won at Neutral Venue | India: 10, and Australia: 12 |
| India’s Wins and Losses in ODIs at DICS (out of 9 games played) | Won: 8, Lost: 0, and Tied Match: 1 |
| Australia’s Wins and Losses in ODIs at DICS (out of 5 games played) | Won: 4, Lost: 1, and Tied Match: 0 |
| Highest Total (IND vs AUS in ODIs) | India: 399/5 in 50 overs in Indore (2023) |
| Lowest Total (IND vs AUS in ODIs) | India: 63 all-out in 25.5 overs in Sydney (1981) |
Champions Trophy:
| Total Matches played in CT (IND vs AUS) | 4 |
| Matches Won by India | 2 |
| Matches Won by Australia | 1 |
| No Result Game | 1 |
Weather Forecast Reports
| Temperature | Wind Speed | Humidity | Dew Point | Cloud Cover | Rainfall Chances |
| 22°C to 30°C | 40 km/hr to 45 km/hr | 45% | 11° | 90% | NIL |
Pitch Conditions
The pitch conditions at DICS haven’t been batting-friendly throughout the tournament compared to the ones in Pakistan. Especially, spinners with the old and soft ball have proven to be dangerous by producing huge variations.
At the same time, the batting side can accumulate competitive totals and chase targets by maintaining consistent partnerships.
Toss Winning Captain’s Decision
The toss-winning captain would probably decide to bowl first and gain the benefits of chasing targets in the evening session. This is because the teams that batted first found it extremely difficult to balance the constructive and destructive mode of playing cricket. The best example is the innings of both Bangladesh and Pakistan which failed to create an impact when they batted first in this tournament in Dubai.
Also, the Indian players had a tough time facing the New Zealand bowlers during their first innings with the bat at DICS as they weren’t able to cross the 250-run mark. However, Varun Chakravarthy’s 5-fer in the second half of the match rescued the men-in-blue from facing a severe loss against the Kiwis.
What Could Be India and Australia’s Probable Playing XI for CT 2025 Semi-Final 1?
It is expected that both the teams will continue with the similar playing XI combination from their previous match:
India’s Expected Playing XI:
- Batters (4): Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer
- Bowlers (3): Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav
- Wicketkeeper-Batter (1): KL Rahul
- All-rounders (3): Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja
Australia’s Expected Playing XI:
- Batters (4): Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith, and Marnus Labuschagne
- Bowlers (4): Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, and Spencer Johnson
- Wicketkeeper-Batter (2): Josh Inglis (1st choice keeper), and Alex Carey (2nd choice keeper)
- All-rounder (1): Glenn Maxwell
India or Australia: Who Will Win Semi-Final 1 of Champions Trophy 2025?
The overall head-to-head stats in ODIs favor Australia as they have dominated India in most of the ICC tournaments, particularly in the 50-over format. Despite their stunning records, the Aussies are missing out on their key players due to injury and will have to inherit the confidence from the World Cup 2023 final. In addition, Steve Smith’s led side have to play out of their routine strategies to defeat India.
However, India’s recent outstanding form and their unbeaten record in ODIs at the DICS make them the favorites to triumph in this high-voltage clash and secure their spot in the finals. Also, the men in Blue’s squad are equipped with several match winners.
Overall, the team that maintains a perfect balance of aggression and composure in terms of batting and bowling is certain to win the first semi-final match of the CT 2025.