IND vs AUS Champions Trophy Semi-Final 1: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI

We’re just a few hours away from a massive showdown. The Ind vs Aus Champions Trophy first semi-final is here!

That’s right, India and Australia will battle it out in Dubai on March 4, 2025. It’s a huge game, a real nail-biter. It will be a perfect revenge day for the ICC World Cup 2023 final for India.

First off, let’s talk about the stakes. Only three games stand between us and a brand-new Champions Trophy winner. Pakistan, the defending champions, are out. So, this year, someone new will lift that trophy. Now, it’s India vs Australia, a classic rivalry, a modern-day epic.

This match starts at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium at 2:30 PM India time. That’s 9:00 AM GMT, and 1:00 PM local time. Mark your calendars!

India has been on fire! They haven’t lost a single game in this tournament. They’ve played all their matches in Dubai, so they know the pitch well. But, here’s the thing, Australia in ICC events? They’re tough. Really tough. India knows this. They need to be ready.

Now, let’s dive into the details.

The Weather and the Pitch

Dubai will be sunny. Nice and warm, around 28°C. The humidity will be about 30%. Perfect cricket weather!

The pitch? It’s a bit tricky. It’s slow and low. Spinners will love it. The ball will turn and grip. But, fast bowlers can also do well if they hit the right spots. The new ball might be easy to hit, but as the game goes on, it gets harder.

Head-to-Head: A Look at History

Australia has a strong record against India in ODIs. They’ve won 84 out of 151 games. India has won 57. Ten games ended with no result. Australia has always been a tough opponent for India in big ICC events.

Ind vs Aus Probable Playing XI

India’s Probable XI:

• Shubman Gill
• Rohit Sharma (c)
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer
• KL Rahul (wk)
• Axar Patel
• Hardik Pandya
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Mohammed Shami
• Varun Chakravarthy
• Kuldeep Yadav

Australia’s Probable XI:

• Travis Head
• Josh Inglis (wk)
• Steven Smith (c)
• Marnus Labuschagne
• Alex Carey
• Glenn Maxwell
• Aaron Hardie
• Ben Dwarshuis
• Tanveer Sangha
• Adam Zampa
• Spencer Johnson

Dream11 Fantasy Teams

Want to make your Dream11 team? Here are some ideas:

Team 1

• Wicket-keeper: J Inglis / A Carey
• Batters: V Kohli, T Head, S Gill / S Iyer, S Smith / R Sharma
• All-rounders: A Patel, G Maxwell / R Jadeja, H Pandya
• Bowlers: A Zampa, K Yadav / M Shami, V Chakravarthy
• Captain: T Head / A Patel
• Vice Captain: S Iyer / V Chakravarthy

Team 2

• Wicket-keeper: J Inglis / KL Rahul
• Batters: R Sharma, T Head, V Kohli / S Smith, S Iyer, S Gill, M Labuschagne
• All-rounders: A Patel, G Maxwell, H Pandya
• Bowlers: B Dwarshuis / M Shami, V Chakravarthy / K Yadav
• Captain: A Patel / S Gill
• Vice Captain: G Maxwell / B Dwarshuis

Team 3

• Wicket-keeper: KL Rahul / A Carey
• Batters: V Kohli / T Head, S Gill / M Labuschagne
• All-rounders: A Patel, R Jadeja, H Pandya / G Maxwell
• Bowlers: A Zampa, K Yadav, M Shami / H Rana, V Chakravarthy, T Sangha / S Jhonson
• Captain: T Head / R Jadeja
• Vice Captain: A Patel / A Zampa

Ind vs Aus Dream 11 Prediction: Who Will Win?

This is the big question. Australia is always strong. But, India has been playing really well in Dubai. Their spin attack is excellent. Plus Australia is missing some key bowlers. So, we think India has a good chance to win this Ind vs Aus Champions Trophy first semi-final match.

The pitch favors India. The conditions are right. India has played all their games on this pitch. This gives them a big advantage.

Australia, though, they are always dangerous. They fight till the end. That’s what makes this Ind vs Aus Champions Trophy match so exciting.

It’s going to be a classic. Get ready for a thrilling game!

We can’t wait to see who makes it to the final.

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