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It's the battle between the two cricketing-powerhouses as India and Australia are set to come up against each other in the First Semi-Final match of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. The big-ticket clash will be played on Tuesday, March 4 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
Team India has been the most successful side in the tournament and the only one to remain unbeaten, winning each of their three group matches through their way to the semi-final stage. Rohit Sharma and co. have shown great dominance and consistency in all the departments with each and every member stepping up at some point. Ahead of the big game, the Men In Blue will look to settle some past score with the Aussies and reach their third consecutive final in this competition.
Australia has held the upper hand against India in such high-octane clashes in the past. However, their road to the semi-finals this time was not straightforward, with rain-interrupted games and a crucial win over rival England propelling them through to their first Champions Trophy knockout stage in 16 years. Having said that, Steven Smith and his men will look to sustain their good record in ICC tournaments and take down the Indians once again to seal yet another ICC Final spot.
IND vs AUS: Historical Overview In ODIs and Champions Trophy
India and Australia have a rich and intense history in One Day Internationals (ODIs) since their first meeting back in 1980. Since then, both these countries have came up against each other in a total of 151 matches with Australia dominating with 84 wins, while team India emerging victorious on 57 occasions.
Additionally, there have been ten games finishing without any results due to rain and other interruptions. When it comes to Champions Trophy, India have played Australia in a total of four games and beaten them twice in the competition, while Australia secured victory only once with one game finishing without any result.
India vs Australia Playing XIs In Last Match
India’s Playing XI
Rohit Sharma (C) , Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy and Mohammed Shami.
Australia’s playing XI
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (C),Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglish (WK), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa and Spencer Johnson.
Top Run-Scorers in IND vs AUS ODIs
We have considered only the active players for this section.
Rohit Sharma - 2379 runs
Rohit Sharma has been one of the pioneers of one day cricket for India in the last decade or so. The veteran opener has been a match-winner for the Men In Blue on big occasions, especially against a team like Australia against whom he has amassed 2379 at an average of 58.02, including eight centuries and nine half-centuries.
Virat Kohli - 2367 runs
Virat Kohli has been one of the best ever to play this format. The Indian number three has risen to the occasion for his side, taking them home in big games more often than not. Having said that, Kohli has enjoyed batting against Australia the most as he has scored 2367 at an average of 53.9, including eight centuries and 14 half-centuries.
Steven Smith - 1310 runs
Australia’s batting genius Steven Smith has been a backbone to the Australian batting lineup, especially when it comes to facing India in ODIs. In a total of 25 against team India, Smith has managed 1310 runs at an average of 52.40 with five centuries and four fifties as well.
Top Wicket-Takers In IND vs AUS ODIs
We have considered only the active players for this section.
Mohammed Shami - 39 wickets
Mohammed Shami has been a consistent performer with the ball for India in big tournaments. His numbers speak for himself and it's no different when it comes to playing against the Kangaroos. The ace pacer has scalped a total of 39 against Australia at an average of 32 and a strike-rate of 31.6 across 25 matches.
Ravindra Jadeja - 37 wickets
Ravindra Jadeja finds himself second in this list of highest wicket-takers in India vs Australia ODI clashes amongst the active players. The left-arm spin all-rounder has taken 37 wickets against the Aussies in a total of 41 meetings since 2009.
Adam Zampa - 35 wickets
Adam Zampa has been one of the troublemakers for India in ODI format. Since his first outing against the Men In Blue, Zampa has been a major contributor for the Aussies in ODIs. In a total of 23 matches, the premier leg-spinner has taken 35 wickets at an average of 33.51 and a strike-rate of 35.8 against India.
IND vs AUS Key Stats
India's Key Records
- India have been unbeaten in ODIs this year - 6 matches, 6 won.
- Harshit Rana has been one of the consistent performers for India since his debut this year - 5 matches, 10 wickets, 20.70 average and 21.80 strike-rate.
- Arshdeep Singh vs Travis Head in all competitions since 2024 - 3 runs, 2 dismissals, 37.5 strike-rate.
- Rohit Sharma will be a player to watch out for against the two Australian left-arm pacers as his record since 2023 World Cup against left-arm pacers - 206 runs, 3 dismissals, 135.5 strike-rate.
- Shubman Gill has been fantastic for India this year but his record against Australia in ODIs in the last is worth taking a look at - 272 runs, 38.9 average, 1 100 and 1 50.
- India against right-arm leg spinners in ODIs since 2024 - 20 dismissals (highest), 21.60 average, 84.71 strike-rate.
- Shreyas Iyer has been a consistent performer for India batting at number four in ODIs this year - 331 runs, 55.17 average, 100.61 strike-rate, including 4 half-centuries.
Australia's Key Stats
- Travis Head will continue to be a threat for India as he has been one of the most destructive batters inside the powerplay in Champions Trophy - 2 matches, 54 runs, 1 dismissal, 145.95 strike-rate.
- Adam Zampa at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in all competitions - 20 wickets, 19.6 average and 18.6 strike-rate.
- Ben Dwarshuis has been a force for Australia with the ball as the left-arm pacer has been their highest wicket-taker in ODIs this year - 7 wickets, 22.86 average and 24.86 strike-rate.
- Adam Zampa vs Shubman Gill in ODIs since 2023 - 35 runs, 17.5 average, 81.4 strike-rate.
- Australia have played Kuldeep Yadav well in ODIs since 2020 - 501 runs, 41.8 average and 98.2 strike-rate, particularly Steven Smith who also averages 63 against the Indian chinaman in his ODI career.
Records Which Could Be Broken In IND vs AUS
- Virat Kohli is just 138 runs behind Kumar Sangakkara to become the second highest run scorer ever in ODI cricket.
- If Virat Kohli scores 41 runs or more in this game, he will become India's highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history surpassing Shikhar Dhawan’s 701 runs.
- Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli need one century in this match to equal Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record of highest ODI century against Australia.
- If Adam Zampa takes two or more wickets in this match he will become the highest wicket-taker amongst spinners for Australia in ICC ODI events.
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