Rohit Sharma-Led Team India or Australia? Dubai or Lahore? Champions Trophy 2025 Answers New Zealand-South Africa Await

Champions Trophy 2025: Unstoppable Team India take on a depleted Australian side in the much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final clash on Tuesday in Dubai. The Australian team, who have played all their matches in Pakistan till now, would have to counter new conditions. And India have played all their matches in Dubai and hence have a good understanding of the conditions which gives them an edge. 

But again, India would recall, they were in a similar situation a couple of years back, at the 2023 ODI World Cup final. In that tournament, India remained unbeaten till the summit clash, but then, one bad day and their WC dreams were quashed. The Rohit Sharma-led side would surely remember that, the wounds would still be fresh. The Indian team would certainly like to avenge that loss. 

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Dubai or Lahore? 

When India take on Australia in Dubai, the two other semi-finalists would certainly have their eyes on the match. New Zealand, who have had to travel back to Pakistan from Dubai, would take on South Africa in the second semi-final. The winner of the second semis takes on the winner of India and Australia. So, as things stand, a lot depends on the match today in Dubai. In case, India beat Australia, the winner of the second semi-final travels to Dubai. And if Australia win, they return to Pakistan to take on the winner of the second semi-final. 

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India vs Australia

The two modern-day cricketing giants have played a total of 151 ODIs against each other. The Australians have won 84 games, whereas India have won 57 games. Ten matches between both these sides ended as a 'No Result'. As far as India's record against Australia in Champions Trophy go, 'The Men in Blue' have won two matches as compared to Australia who have defeated India only once in the Champions Trophy.