IND vs AUS live , ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – 1st Semi-Final | Ind vs Aus live score and updates ,Match Preview

Match Details

• Date: Tuesday, 4 March 2025
• Time: 02:30 PM IST
• Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE
• Broadcast: Sports 18, Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

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Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 151
• India Won: 57
• Australia Won: 84
• No Result: 10

Recent ODI Clashes:

• World Cup Final 2023 (Nov 19): AUS won by 6 wickets
• World Cup League Stage 2023 (Oct 8): IND won by 6 wickets
• Australia Tour of India 2023 (Sep 27): AUS won by 66 runs

Head-to-Head in Champions Trophy:

• Total Matches: 4
• India Won: 2
• Australia Won: 1
• No Result: 1

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Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

India: ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ (Won all 5)

Australia: ✅❌ ❌ ❌  ❌ (Won only 1)

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Venue & Pitch Report – Dubai International Stadium

• Total ODIs Played: 59
• Batting First Wins: 34%
• Bowling First Wins: 59%
• Average 1st Innings Score: 215
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 189
• Highest Total: 355-5 (50) by ENG vs PAK
• Lowest Total: 91-10 (31.1) by NAM vs UAE
• Highest Successful Chase: 287-8 (49.4) by SL vs PAK
• Lowest Defended Score: 175-4 (38.1) by HK vs UAE

Pace vs Spin at Venue

• Pace Wickets: 81 (55%)
• Spin Wickets: 66 (45%)

This surface generally supports slow bowlers, with spinners coming into play in the middle overs. However, pacers with good variations can exploit the bounce and seam movement.

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Team Strength Analysis (Last 5 Matches)

Team Strength Analysis (Last 5 Matches)

India

✔ Opening Pair – Strong and consistent (90% success rate in providing a good start).

✔ Middle Order – Reliable and in good form (85% effectiveness in stabilizing innings).

✔ Batting Depth – Moderate, with contributions from lower order (60% effectiveness).

✔ Pace Bowling – Well-balanced attack (85% effectiveness, especially in powerplay and death overs).

✔ Spin Bowling – High impact (90% effectiveness, consistently taking middle-over wickets).

Australia

❌ Opening Pair – Struggling with early collapses (30% success rate in providing a stable start).

🟠 Middle Order – Mixed performances (50% effectiveness, dependent on key batters).

✔ Batting Depth – Strong lower-order contributions (85% effectiveness).

🟠 Pace Bowling – Inconsistent, some bowlers performing well (60% effectiveness).

❌ Spin Bowling – Major weakness (35% effectiveness, struggling in subcontinent conditions).

• India’s Strengths: Strong opening pair, solid middle order, world-class spin attack.
• Australia’s Strengths: Good batting depth, decent pace attack.
• Weakness Areas: Australia's opening struggles, spin bowling weakness.

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India – Team Preview & Probable XI

Probable XI:

1. Rohit Sharma (C)
2. Shubman Gill
3. Virat Kohli
4. Shreyas Iyer
5. KL Rahul (WK)
6. Hardik Pandya
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. Axar Patel
9. Mohammed Shami
10. Kuldeep Yadav
11. Varun Chakravarthy

Key Players to Watch:

• Shubman Gill – 149 runs in 3 matches
• Shreyas Iyer – 150 runs in 3 matches
• Virat Kohli – 133 runs in 3 matches
• Kuldeep Yadav – 5 wickets in 3 matches
• Varun Chakravarthy – 5-wicket haul in last game

Strengths:
✔ In-form batting unit
✔ Strong spin bowling attack
✔ Experience of playing at this venue

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Australia – Team Preview & Probable XI

Probable XI:

1. Travis Head
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
3. Steve Smith (C)
4. Marnus Labuschagne
5. Josh Inglis (WK)
6. Glenn Maxwell
7. Ben Dwarshuis
8. Spencer Johnson
9. Adam Zampa
10. Tanveer Sangha/Nathan Ellis
11. Alex Carey

Key Players to Watch:

• Josh Inglis – 120 runs in 1 match
• Travis Head – 59 runs vs AFG
• Ben Dwarshuis – 6 wickets in 2 matches

Concerns:
❌ Weak opening partnership
❌ Spin attack struggling in subcontinent conditions
❌ Depleted pace attack

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Fantasy Cricket Tips – IND vs AUS

Top Fantasy Picks

Wicketkeepers

• Alex Carey – Scored 69 vs ENG, 41 vs SL
• KL Rahul – Scored 23 vs NZ, 41 vs BAN

Batters

• Shreyas Iyer – 79 vs NZ, 55 vs PAK
• Shubman Gill – 101 vs BAN, 46 vs PAK
• Travis Head – 59 vs AFG

All-rounders

• Hardik Pandya – Scored 45 vs NZ, took 2 wickets vs PAK
• Ravindra Jadeja – Consistent bowling performances

Bowlers

• Varun Chakravarthy – 5-42 vs NZ
• Kuldeep Yadav – 5 wickets in 3 matches
• Ben Dwarshuis – 6 wickets in 2 matches

Dream11 Fantasy Team

Small League

• Captain: Virat Kohli
• Vice-Captain: Hardik Pandya

Team: KL Rahul (WK), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer, Travis Head, Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa

Grand League

• Captain: Varun Chakravarthy
• Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill

Team: Alex Carey (WK), Shubman Gill (VC), Steve Smith, Travis Head, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ben Dwarshuis, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy (C)

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Betting Tips & Match Prediction

Betting Odds:

• India: 1.65
• Australia: 2.20

Predicted Winner: India

• India has a superior form and squad depth.
• Australia's weak spin attack might struggle on a slow Dubai pitch.
• India has a strong record at this venue (88% win rate).

Best Betting Picks:

• Top Run Scorer: Shubman Gill
• Top Wicket-Taker: Varun Chakravarthy
• Most Sixes: Hardik Pandya

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Final Verdict

With India in red-hot form and playing in familiar conditions, they have a clear edge over a struggling Australian side. However, knockout games bring out the best in the Aussies, making this a mouth-watering contest. Expect a thrilling battle, but India is likely to march into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final.

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