India VS Australia CT25 Semifinal Match insights, venue, squads and latest updates

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has reached its semifinal stage, with India set to face Australia in the first semifinal on March 4, 2025. The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, starting at 02:00 PM

Match Insights:

India’s Performance: India enters the semifinal with an unbeaten record in the tournament. Their spin bowlers, particularly Varun Chakravarthy, have been instrumental in their success, exploiting the spin-friendly conditions in Dubai.
Australia’s Challenges: Australia has been dealing with injuries to key players, notably leading pacer Pat Cummins. Despite these setbacks, captain Steve Smith has led the team admirably, focusing on strategies to counter India’s spin threat.

Venue Advantage:

India has played all its matches in Dubai due to political tensions preventing travel to Pakistan. This consistent venue has allowed them to adapt well to the conditions, potentially offering an advantage over Australia, who have had to travel between venues.

Squad Updates:

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal between India and Australia is set to take place on March 4, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Here are the full squads for both teams, along with key details:

India Squad:

Player	Role	Age	Batting Style	Bowling Style
Rohit Sharma (c)	Top-order Batter	37	Right-hand	Right-arm Offbreak
Shubman Gill (vc)	Opening Batter	25	Right-hand	Right-arm Offbreak
Virat Kohli	Top-order Batter	36	Right-hand	Right-arm Medium
Shreyas Iyer	Middle-order Batter	30	Right-hand	Right-arm Legbreak
KL Rahul	Wicketkeeper Batter	32	Right-hand	—
Hardik Pandya	Allrounder	31	Right-hand	Right-arm Medium Fast
Axar Patel	Bowling Allrounder	31	Left-hand	Slow Left-arm Orthodox
Washington Sundar	Bowling Allrounder	25	Left-hand	Right-arm Offbreak
Kuldeep Yadav	Bowler	30	Left-hand	Left-arm Chinaman
Mohammed Shami	Bowler	34	Right-hand	Right-arm Fast
Arshdeep Singh	Bowler	26	Left-hand	Left-arm Medium Fast
Varun Chakravarthy	Bowler	33	Right-hand	Right-arm Legbreak
Rishabh Pant	Wicketkeeper Batter	27	Left-hand	—
Ravindra Jadeja	Allrounder	36	Left-hand	Slow Left-arm Orthodox
Harshit Rana	Bowler	24	Right-hand	Right-arm Fast

Key Details:

Rohit Sharma (c): Veteran opener known for his elegant stroke play and leadership skills.
Shubman Gill (vc): Promising young opener with a solid technique; serves as vice-captain.
Virat Kohli: Experienced top-order batsman with numerous records to his name.
Rishabh Pant: Dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman known for his aggressive batting style.
Ravindra Jadeja: Allrounder offering valuable contributions with both bat and ball, especially in spin-friendly conditions.

Australia Squad:

Player	Role	Age	Batting Style	Bowling Style
Steven Smith (c)	Top-order Batter	35	Right-hand	Right-arm Legbreak
Alex Carey	Wicketkeeper Batter	33	Left-hand	—
Jake Fraser-McGurk	Batter	22	Right-hand	Right-arm Legbreak
Travis Head	Top-order Batter	31	Left-hand	Right-arm Offbreak
Josh Inglis	Wicketkeeper Batter	29	Right-hand	—
Marnus Labuschagne	Batter	30	Right-hand	Right-arm Legbreak
Sean Abbott	Bowling Allrounder	32	Right-hand	Right-arm Fast Medium
Cooper Connolly	Batting Allrounder	21	Left-hand	Slow Left-arm Orthodox
Aaron Hardie	Allrounder	26	Right-hand	Right-arm Medium Fast
Glenn Maxwell	Batting Allrounder	36	Right-hand	Right-arm Offbreak
Ben Dwarshuis	Bowler	30	Left-hand	Left-arm Fast Medium
Nathan Ellis	Bowler	30	Right-hand	Right-arm Fast Medium
Spencer Johnson	Bowler	29	Left-hand	Left-arm Fast
Tanveer Sangha	Bowler	23	Right-hand	Right-arm Legbreak
Adam Zampa	Bowler	32	Right-hand	Right-arm Legbreak

Key Details:

Steven Smith (c): Experienced captain and prolific batsman, leading Australia with tactical acumen.
Alex Carey: Reliable wicketkeeper-batsman known for his consistency.
Glenn Maxwell: Explosive allrounder capable of changing the game’s momentum with his batting and off-spin bowling.
Adam Zampa: Leg-spinner who plays a crucial role in the middle overs.
Cooper Connolly: Young allrounder added to the squad as a replacement for the injured Matt Short.

Injury Updates:

India: No major injury concerns reported.
Australia: Key players like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh, and Marcus Stoinis have been withdrawn due to injuries. Matt Short is also ruled out, with Cooper Connolly joining as his replacement.

India: The team is expected to retain its core players, with spinners playing a crucial role. There are no major injury concerns reported.
Australia: With Pat Cummins sidelined, the pace attack will rely on less experienced bowlers. Spinner Adam Zampa’s performance will be vital in the middle overs.

Latest Updates:

Australia arrived in Dubai ahead of schedule to acclimate to the conditions and prepare for India’s spin-heavy attack. Steve Smith emphasized the importance of handling spin in the middle overs to secure a win.

The match is anticipated to be a thrilling contest, with India’s spin prowess up against Australia’s resilience and strategic planning.The match will be hopefully nail bitter and the winning team will qualify for the final of the Champion Trophy 2025. Stay connected for live scores and updates.