India Vs Australia Pitch Report

Set the alarms, get ready for a high voltage encounter between India and Australia in semi final 1 of Champions Trophy 2025. India is going to face Australia in the ICC ODI tournament after a heartbreaking loss in ICC CWC 2023 finals. India is ready to take revenge but it's not that easy to beat Australia because of Australia's records in knockout matches. This iconic clash is going to be held at Dubai International Stadium on 4th March 2025 at 2:30 PM. Let’s take a look at the interesting head to head stats and pitch report of this match.

Who is the Strongest Side : India or Australia ?

As long as this tournament was going India played their all matches at Dubai where Aussies played Lahore and Rawalpindi. India completed their group stage as an unbeaten team with top of the table but on other hand Australia won just a single match and others ended with no results due to rain interruption. So according to the group stage India is looking a much stronger side for this battle. India had advantage for this match because they played all 3 matches at Dubai. Australian batting line up is looking well set and dominating but Aussie bowlers had lack of experience due to absence of their main fast bowling trio: M. Starc, P. Cummins and J. Hazlewood. While India playing XI is totally set and informed. Let’s take a look on both squads:

Squads

India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana.

Australia: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, Tanveer Sangha, Cooper Connolly.

Head To Head Records in ODIs

India and Australia have faced each other 151 times in ODIs, with Australia holding a clear edge. Australia has won 84 matches, while India has claimed victory in 57 games. 10 matches ended with no result, and none ended in a tie. Overall, Australia boasts a win percentage of 55.63%, compared to India’s 37.75%, highlighting Australia’s historical dominance in this head-to-head rivalry.

Head To Head Records in Last 5 ODIs

The recent encounters between India and Australia have seen an exciting back-and-forth battle, with both sides trading blows. In their latest clash on 19 November 2023, Australia comfortably chased down the target to win by 6 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. However, India showed their strength earlier, winning two matches in September — a 5-wicket win at IS Bindra Stadium, Punjab, and a dominant 99-run victory at Holkar Stadium, Indore. Australia, on the other hand, claimed a convincing 66-run win at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, while India also secured a solid 6-wicket win at MA Chidambaram Stadium in October. The rivalry continues to deliver thrilling cricket, with both teams showcasing their firepower.

Pitch Report

The Dubai International Stadium is set to host a high-stakes semifinal clash between India and Australia, with the ICC opting for a fresh pitch after India’s three group-stage games at the venue. The surface is expected to be slightly slow, bringing spinners into the game, especially during the middle overs. Pacers could also benefit with the new ball, and there’s a chance for swing under the lights in the second innings. With no dew expected, conditions will remain consistent across both innings. However, with the pitch conditions and match pressure, the toss could play a crucial role in shaping the outcome.

• Pitch Type: Slow Spinning

• Batting Condition: Average Scoring

Facts 

• India hasn’t lost a Champions Trophy Semi-Final in the last 27 years.

• India and Australia played 8 matches in ICC knockouts and won 4 matches each.

• The last time India defeated Australia in ICC knockout in WC 2011 Quarter Finals.

• Travis Head scored 100 in last two ICC knockouts which played against India.