• India has been in top form, winning all three of their group matches—twice while chasing and once while defending. Their bowlers have been especially effective in Dubai’s conditions.
• Australia, on the other hand, had two of their three group-stage matches washed out by rain. However, they showed their strength by chasing down 352 runs against England in the only full match they played.
• Australia will miss Matthew Short, who has been ruled out due to injury.

India vs Australia – Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 151
• Australia Wins: 84
• India Wins: 57
• No Result: 10

Australia has historically dominated in ODIs, but India has been strong in recent years.

Match Details – IND vs AUS, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final 1

Date: March 4, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Predicted Playing XIs

India’s Possible XI:

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

Australia’s Possible XI:

Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson.

Pitch Report – Dubai International Cricket Stadium

• Spinners have been dominating at this venue, making run-scoring difficult.
• The average first-innings total in this tournament has been 246.
• Batting is challenging, and teams will need to be patient to build their innings.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Virat Kohli

• Virat Kohli is a top choice for Dream11 captaincy because of his fantastic record against Australia.
• He scored a century against Pakistan in this tournament and looked in great touch against New Zealand, before a brilliant catch from Glenn Phillips ended his innings early.
• Kohli has an average of 53 against Australia in ODIs, with 8 centuries and 14 fifties.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Virat Kohli – Big-match player with a superb ODI record against Australia.
2⃣ Shubman Gill – India’s most consistent batter in recent ODIs.
3⃣ Travis Head – Australia’s explosive opener, capable of changing the game.

AUS vs IND Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Both teams have strong squads, but India’s form and experience in Dubai’s conditions give them an edge.

AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction: India to win Semi-Final 1 and qualify for the final.

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This game is almost like a quarter-final because the winner will secure a semi-final spot.

• Australia has three points from two matches. They beat England, but their game against South Africa was washed out.
• Afghanistan lost their first game to South Africa but made a strong comeback by defeating England.

Even if Australia loses, they might still qualify if England beats South Africa by a huge margin, which seems unlikely based on current form.

Afghanistan vs Australia – Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 4
• Australia Wins: 4
• Afghanistan Wins: 0

Australia has dominated Afghanistan in ODIs, winning all four encounters so far.

Match Details – AFG vs AUS, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Date: February 28, Friday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Predicted Playing XIs

Afghanistan’s Possible XI:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Australia’s Possible XI:

Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.

Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is great for batting, and the short boundaries make it even better for big scores.

• The first two matches at this venue were high-scoring.
• Australia chased 352 against England here.
• England almost chased 326 against Afghanistan, falling short by just 8 runs.

Fast bowlers might struggle, but cutters and slower deliveries could be effective.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Travis Head

• Travis Head is a top captaincy option for this match.
• He failed against England, but with Australia’s semi-final hopes at stake, he could step up.
• His ODI record in Lahore is impressive:
  • 101 & 89 in two matches
  • Two low scores in the other two

If Head gets going, he can win the match on his own.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Travis Head – Australia’s aggressive opener, capable of big knocks.
2⃣ Azmatullah Omarzai – A key all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
3⃣ Steve Smith – Australia’s experienced leader, steady in pressure situations.

AFG vs AUS Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Australia has more experience and a stronger squad. With a semi-final spot on the line, they will likely bring their best game.

AFG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: Australia to defeat Afghanistan in Match 10.

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The winner of this match will be one step closer to the semi-finals.

Recent Form – Strong Start for Both Teams

• South Africa started their campaign with a dominant 107-run victory over Afghanistan in Karachi.
• Australia pulled off a record chase of 351 runs against England, thanks to Josh Inglis’ brilliant century.

This match promises to be highly competitive, as both teams will be eager to secure a semi-final spot.

Australia vs South Africa – Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 110
• South Africa Wins: 55
• Australia Wins: 51
• Tied Matches: 3
• No Result: 1

These two teams have had tight contests over the years, with South Africa slightly ahead in their head-to-head record.

Match Details – AUS vs SA, ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Date: February 25, Tuesday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Predicted Playing XIs

Australia’s Possible XI:

Matthew Short, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Spencer Johnson.

South Africa’s Possible XI:

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tony de Zorzi, Rassie van der Dussen, Temba Bavuma (c), Aiden Markram, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.

Pitch Report – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium

The Rawalpindi pitch is batting-friendly, making it a great venue for high-scoring matches.

• In recent ODIs here, teams have scored at a run rate of 6.13 runs per over.
• The average batting score is 55 per wicket.
• In one of the matches, Pakistan successfully chased 337 against New Zealand.

Expect plenty of runs, and bowlers will have to work hard to control the game.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Ryan Rickelton

• Ryan Rickelton is the top Dream11 captaincy pick for this game.
• He was the fourth-highest run-scorer in the SA20 league and recently scored his maiden ODI century against Afghanistan.
• With Australia missing key pacers like Starc, Cummins, and Hazlewood, Rickelton has a great chance to play another big innings.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Ryan Rickelton – A promising opener in great form.
2⃣ Rassie van der Dussen – A reliable batsman in ODIs.
3⃣ Travis Head – A match-winner who can change the game quickly.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

Both teams are strong, but South Africa has the edge, especially with Australia missing their main fast bowlers.

AUS vs SA Dream11 Prediction: South Africa to win against Australia in Match 7.

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Recent Form – A Struggle for Both Teams

Both teams are not in the best ODI form coming into this tournament.

• Australia lost their last two ODI series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. They are also missing five key players due to injuries and other reasons, which adds to their challenges.
• England has struggled even more, losing their last three ODI series against Australia (at home), West Indies, and India (away). Since the 2023 World Cup, they have won only 4 out of 14 ODIs.

Australia vs England Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 161
• Australia Wins: 91
• England Wins: 65
• Tied Matches: 2
• No Result Matches: 3

Match Details – AUS vs ENG, Champions Trophy 2025

Date: February 22, Saturday
Time: 2:30 PM IST | 09:00 AM GMT | 01:00 PM LOCAL
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Predicted Playing XIs

Australia’s Possible XI:

Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa.

England’s Possible XI:

Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

The Gaddafi Stadium is known for high-scoring matches due to its flat pitch and small boundaries. Since the return of international cricket in Pakistan, the average score in ODIs here has been 300, while the average first-innings winning score is 317.

Dream11 Captaincy Pick – Travis Head

• Travis Head is a top Dream11 captaincy choice for this match.
• Since 2022, he has been one of the best all-format batters in the world.
• His ODI record in Lahore is excellent—190 runs in three innings with a strike rate of 132, including a century and a fifty.
• He also enjoys batting against England, averaging 55 in ODIs, with two centuries and six fifties in 18 innings. His best knock came last year in Nottingham, where he scored 154 against England*.

Players to Watch Out For

1⃣ Travis Head – Australia’s explosive opener in top form.
2⃣ Jofra Archer – England’s pace spearhead who can change the game with his bowling.
3⃣ Joe Root – England’s most experienced batter, crucial in pressure situations.

Match Prediction – Who Will Win?

With both teams struggling in ODIs, this will be a close contest. However, England has a more settled squad and could have the upper hand in Match 4.

ENG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction: England to win against Australia.

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