IND vs AUS Semi-Final Match CT 2025: Team Preview, Key Players to watch, Playing XI and Live Streaming Info

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

Let’s look at team previews, playing XIs, key players, and live-streaming details for this match

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IND vs AUS Semi-Final Match: Teams Preview

Team – 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 – Led by Mohammed Shami, backed by quality spinners.
• Concerns – 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.

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Team – Australia 

• 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 – 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.

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Also Check: IND Vs AUS Semi-Final Match: Pitch and Weather Report

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IND VS AUS Key Players to Watch

India

• Virat Kohli – Experienced batter, key in chasing or setting up totals.
• Shreyas Iyer – In-form middle-order batter with two fifties in the tournament.
• Varun Chakravarthy – Star spinner, took a five-wicket haul against New Zealand.
• Axar Patel – All-rounder, played a crucial 42-run knock in the last match.
• Mohammed Shami – A senior pacer, can exploit early movement with the ball.

Australia

• Travis Head – An aggressive top-order batter, scored 59 in the last match.
• Steve Smith – Key anchor in the middle order, vital against India’s spinners.
• Josh Inglis – Wicketkeeper-batter, scored an unbeaten 120* against England.
• Adam Zampa – Premier spinner, crucial in restricting India’s batters.
• Glenn Maxwell – Explosive all-rounder, who adds depth to both batting and bowling.

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IND vs AUS Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)

Team	W	L	NR
India	5	0	0
Australia	1	3	1

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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

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