The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has reached its thrilling semifinal stage, with India set to face Australia in the first semifinal on March 4 at the Dubai International Stadium. This highly anticipated clash promises to be a spectacle, given the rich cricketing history between these two nations.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, has been in impressive form throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten and topping Group A. Their victory over New Zealand in the final group stage match sealed their position as group leaders, setting up a rematch of the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia. Australia, captained by Steve Smith, secured their semifinal spot from Group B after a rain-affected match against Afghanistan was abandoned, giving them enough points to qualify.
IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches played: 151 | India won: 57 | Australia won: 84 | No result: 10
Dubai International Cricket Stadium ODI Stats and Records
- Total matches: 61
- Matches won batting first: 23
- Matches won bowling first: 36
- Average 1st Inns scores: 219
- Average 2nd Inns scores: 193
- Highest total recorded: 355/5 (50 Ov) by England vs Pakistan
- Lowest total recorded: 91/10 (31.1 Ov) by Namibia vs UAE
- Highest score chased: 287/8 (49.4 Ov) by Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
- Lowest score defended: 168/10 (46.3 Ov) by UAE vs Nepal
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Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for its balanced pitch, providing opportunities for both batters and bowlers. While the surface generally favours batting with good pace and bounce, the large boundaries make clearing the ropes a challenge.
As the game progresses, the pitch may slow down slightly, offering spinners an advantage, particularly in the middle overs.
In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India have played three matches at this venue, winning the first two while batting first and successfully defending a target in the third. However, historically, teams chasing have enjoyed greater success at this stadium.
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