Australia wins toss and opts to bat against India in the first Champions Trophy semifinal
- The main advantage for India is their familiarity with Dubai's pitch conditions, which differ from batting-friendly surfaces elsewhere.
- Consistent practice on Dubai's slow, turning pitches enhances India's performance, especially with their strong spin attack.
- India's squad depth is a key factor in their advantage, more so than travel convenience or team selection.
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Australia wins toss and opts to bat against India in the first Champions Trophy semifinal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Australia won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday. The two sides meet in a re-match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad, which Australia won for its sixth ODI title. India had topped group A with three successive wins over Bangladesh, hosts Pakistan and New Zealand. Australia finished second in group B with wins over England and Afg…
India vs Australia LIVE Cricket Score, Semi-Final Champions Trophy 2025: AUS wins toss and opts to bat first vs IND in Dubai
IND vs AUS Live Cricket Score, India vs Australia Semi-Final Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score Streaming Online Today Match: India will look to exact a measure of revenge for the 2023 ODI World Cup heartbreak as they take on a depleted Australia side in Dubai in the first Champions Trophy semifinal on Tuesday.
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