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
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
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
India: ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ (Won all 5)
Australia: ✅❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ (Won only 1)
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.
Team Strength Analysis (Last 5 Matches)
- 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.
India – Team Preview & Probable XI
Probable XI:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Axar Patel
- Mohammed Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav
- 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
Australia – Team Preview & Probable XI
Probable XI:
- Travis Head
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Steve Smith (C)
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Josh Inglis (WK)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Spencer Johnson
- Adam Zampa
- Tanveer Sangha/Nathan Ellis
- 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
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)
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
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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