IND vs AUS Match Preview: India and Australia, two of the strongest teams in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, are set for a thrilling encounter on March 2 in Dubai. Both teams have won their previous two matches, ensuring a place in the semi-finals.
This match will determine the Group A winner, making it a high-stakes battle. Both teams have shown dominant performances, with top-order batting and disciplined bowling leading the way. Fans can expect a competitive clash between two in-form sides
Letβs look atΒ team previews, playing XIs, key players, and live-streaming detailsΒ for this match
IND vs AUS Semi-Final Match: Teams Preview
Team β India
- Undefeated in the group stage with 3 wins.
- Strong spin attack with Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Varun Chakravarthy.
- Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya provide stability in the middle order.
- KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja add depth to the batting lineup.
- Bowling strength β Led by Mohammed Shami, backed by quality spinners.
- Concerns β Top-order collapse in the last match needs improvement.
India’s Key Players:
- Shreyas Iyer: 79, 56 in the last two innings.
- Axar Patel: Reliable middle-order batsman, key spinner.
- Varun Chakravarthy: Took a five-wicket haul against New Zealand.
India’s Predicted Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.
Team β AustraliaΒ
- Won 1 match, 2 ended in no-result due to rain.
- Travis Head and Matthew Short are in great form at the top.
- Batting depth with Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, and Alex Carey in the middle order.
- Spin threat from Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell on a turning Dubai pitch.
- Bowling lacks experience without Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood.
- Concerns β Pacers have struggled, and spinners need to step up.
Australia’s Key Players:
- Travis Head: Scored 59 off 40 balls vs Afghanistan.
- Josh Inglis: Unbeaten 120* against England.
- Adam Zampa: Key spinner, took 2 wickets in the last match.
Australia’s Predicted Playing XI:
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
Also Check:Β IND Vs AUS Semi-Final Match: Pitch and Weather Report
IND VS AUS Key Players to Watch
India
- Virat Kohli β Experienced batter, key in chasing or setting up totals.
- Shreyas Iyer β In-form middle-order batter with two fifties in the tournament.
- Varun Chakravarthy β Star spinner, took a five-wicket haul against New Zealand.
- Axar Patel β All-rounder, played a crucial 42-run knock in the last match.
- Mohammed Shami β A senior pacer, can exploit early movement with the ball.
Australia
- Travis Head β An aggressive top-order batter, scored 59 in the last match.
- Steve Smith β Key anchor in the middle order, vital against Indiaβs spinners.
- Josh Inglis β Wicketkeeper-batter, scored an unbeaten 120* against England.
- Adam Zampa β Premier spinner, crucial in restricting Indiaβs batters.
- Glenn Maxwell β Explosive all-rounder, who adds depth to both batting and bowling.
IND vs AUS Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | W | L | NR |
| India | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 1 | 3 | 1 |
IND vs AUS Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
| Region | TV Broadcast | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JIOHotstar |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | Amazon Prime Video |
| Australia | Sky Sport 1, Sky Sport 3 | Sky Sports Now, Sky Go |
| United States | Willow TV | FuboTV |
| Canada | Willow TV | FuboTV |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tamasha |
| Sri Lanka | TV1 | ICC.tv |
| Afghanistan | ATN | ICC.tv |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Papua New Guinea | TVWAN Action | ICC.tv |
Donβt miss this exciting match live on your favourite platform!
|
“Get All cricket updates on Our Telegram & WhatsApp Community” |