Following a 44-run win against New Zealand, India sealed the top spot on the Group A points table. And this confirmed India will face Australia in the first semi-final of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025.
India have entered the semi-final on the back of a comprehensive performance. Australia, on the other hand, have shown why they are the best in ICC tournaments.
The Aussies may not have played all three games completely, but everyone got a glimpse of their never-say-die attitude during the 352-run chase against England.
India tasted this firsthand in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. So, they will be cautious in their approach against Australia this time around.
As both teams aim for the final, here’s the match-day pitch and weather report for the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
IND vs AUS, 1st Semi-Final, CT2025: Overview
| Tournament | ICC Champions Trophy 2025 |
| Match | India vs Australia, 1st Semi-Final |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Date | March 4, 2025 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST / 1:00 PM Local |
| Broadcast | Star Sports and Sports18 |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai: ODI Match Stats
| Total Matches Played | 61 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 23 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 36 |
| Matches Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Won Toss & Won Match | 29 |
| Lost Toss & Won Match | 30 |
| Average First Innings Total | 218 |
Dubai is known as a chasing ground. And it’s pretty visible from the stats above. Out of 61 matches, teams have gunned down targets 36 times while batting second.
But, most of the time, the targets have been around 250, which clearly means batting isn’t easy here. Even putting up 250 runs can be a tedious task at his venue.
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IND vs AUS, 1st Semi-Final, CT2025: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has been a slow-scoring ground. The venue is known to have sluggish pitches, which generally don’t see a lot of high-scoring contests.
So, another slow wicket is on the cards for the India vs Australia semi-final. And we will see an even contest between batters and bowlers.
In the initial phase, batters may struggle to score runs. Once they get hold of the things, runs will start coming.
As for the bowlers, there’s some help for the pacer with the new ball. And spinners may dominate the scene in the middle overs, with the surface offering them some assistance.
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IND vs AUS, 1st Semi-Final, CT2025: Dubai International Cricket Stadium Weather Report
The weather is likely to be sunny at the start of the match, but it will get slightly cloudy in the evening. However, it’s not much of a concern with no rain in sight. The temperature is likely to remain between 23 and 28 degrees Celsius.
