India and Australia once again in the cards of semi final where Australia would be hoping to keep their dominance on India. And on the other hand India won't forgot the injury that caused on the eve of the World Cup final in Ahmedabad where India lost the World Cup on their own backyard. This will be definitely a firey contest between these two teams. As there have been few changes in both the sides squards. 

India have lost their pace attacker Bumrah who has been sidelined due to back injury. And there in Australia have lost their Captain Pat Cummins, pace bowlers like Hazelwood and Mitchell Starc. It would be more of a contest with the bat. Australia chased a difficult target of 375 in their first encounter of Champions Trophy against England. England batting were firey at their innings. And it seemed a lost game for them but this team is really unpredictable which can pull of anything as different individuals rise up in hard occasions. 

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Smith With A Special Message To India 

Their second and third match were whitewashed  due to rain where they had to face South Africa and Afghanistan. Due to better run rate Australia secured top spot on Pool A. India won their all matches and secured the top spot in Pool B. Its Australia and India once again in the cards will it be a repeat of 2023 or India will seek their revenge. Through their ongoing presser meet it was been asked of a message to captains for each other. It all started where captain of Australia Pat Cummins stated an statement that " Nothing More Satisfying Than A Big Crowd Go Silent"

And won the World cup 2023 in India and silencing the crowd same here it was asked to current Australian skipper Steve Smith whether he has any special message for India this time. Smith responded Yeah, I don't really have a message to be honest. Smith was dropped from captaincy after the sand paper scandal which became the talk of the town both Steve Smith and warner were banned for 1 year by Cricket Australia, after that Pat Cummins was appointed as captain for Australia. 

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Smith Back On Guard

 Due to ongoing injury of Pat Cummins which happened in recent Bgt series Steve Smith have been called to captain Cricket Australia. It was too asked about the advantage that India possses in the Champions Trophy. Smith says ya they have slight edge as they have played all their, games here and accessed the pitch very well. India has quality spinners. 

Our first priority will be taking on their spinners and playing into our merit. He said India is a, tuff team to challenge but we too had our preperation spot on. We too have include spin department. Morning I I have spoked to groundsman where he stated it is a dry pitch and spinners will come into play, we are looking for a good game. 

India will play with Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. Australia is a tough opponent for India in ICC knockout matches in every ICC tournament, making this a crucial test for Rohit Sharma and the Indian team.

The big question is whether India will stick to their four-spinner strategy or take in an extra fast bowler to support Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya, especially with a fresh pitch ij the semi-finals.

India might go with Varun Chakaravarthy’s magical spin to challenge Australia in the Semi-finals. Indian spin attack played a huge role in defending the lowest total against New Zealand. Mohammed Shami hasn’t been in his best form, India is likely to go with its current bowling combination which played against New Zealand.

Australia replaced their injured opener Matt Short with Jake Fraser-McGurk, but they are more likely to play it safe by adding spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly in the middle order in the Semi-finals. If that will happens wicketkeeper Josh Inglis, who scored his first century in Australia’s opening match against England, could go for open the batting in this important semi-final against India.

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India predicted playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy 

Australia predicted playing XI: Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Steven Smith (capt), Marnus Labuschagne, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa.

Squads

India Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana.

Australia Squad: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie, Tanveer Sangha, Cooper Connolly.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Live Streaming Between ind vs Aus and Match Details

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 continues with an exciting match between india vs Australia on March 4, 2025. The match will be played at the Dubai.live streaming details of ind vs aus

Match Details

• Teams: INDIA vs. AUSTRALIA
• Date: March 4, 2025
• Time: 2:30 PM IST
• Venue: Dubai

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IND vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

AUS Playing XI

Jake Fraser Mcgurk, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Jos Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

IND Playing XI

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 goes on with a thrilling Group B match between Australia vs  Afghanistan. This is a crucial match as the winner will make it to the semifinals. The match will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, on February 28, 2025.

Match Details:

• Match: Australia vs  Afghanistan
• Date: February 28, 2025
• Time: 2:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time)
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
• Toss Time: 2:00 PM IST

LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF THE AFG VS AUS

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AFG vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

AFG Playing XI

Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Fareed Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi

AUS Playing XI

Matt Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Jos Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshius, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa. Spencer Johnson 

The highly anticipated Australia vs England game of the Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an electrifying match, pitting two of the most powerful cricketing teams against each other in a struggle for dominance. Both teams have put together very strong teams, combining experience with new talent, and this promises to be a thrilling contest for cricket enthusiasts everywhere

• Match: AUS vs. ENG
• Date: February 22, 2025
• Time: 2:30 PM Local Time (IST)
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan

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Australia playing xi

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

England playing xi

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

The highly anticipated Australia vs England game of the Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be an electrifying match, pitting two of the most powerful cricketing teams against each other in a struggle for dominance. Both teams have put together very strong teams, combining experience with new talent, and this promises to be a thrilling contest for cricket enthusiasts everywhere.

Match Details:

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 2:30 PM 
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Australia's Probable XI

1. Travis Head: The aggressive left-handed opener will be crucial in providing Australia with a solid start.

2. Matthew Short: A versatile batter with the ability to accelerate the innings when needed.

3. Steve Smith (c): The experienced leader and batting maestro, Smith's role at No. 3 will be pivotal in stabilizing the innings.

4. Josh Inglis: A dynamic batter who can take on the opposition’s bowlers in the middle overs.

5. Marnus Labuschagne: A technically sound batter who brings stability and resilience to the lineup.

6. Alex Carey (wk): A reliable wicketkeeper and middle-order batter capable of playing crucial finishing roles.

7. Glenn Maxwell: The explosive all-rounder known for his match-winning performances with both bat and ball.

8. Aaron Hardie: A rising all-rounder providing depth in batting and an extra pace option.

9. Sean Abbott: A seasoned campaigner with a knack for picking up key wickets.

10. Spencer Johnson: A young and talented fast bowler who can generate express pace.

11. Adam Zampa : The lead spinner in the squad, Zampa's variations will be key in the middle overs.

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

Key Strengths

• A balanced batting lineup with aggressive stroke players and solid anchors.
• Versatile all-rounders providing flexibility in team combinations.
• A mix of experienced bowlers and emerging pacers to counter England’s strong batting unit.

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England's Probable XI

1. Ben Duckett: A skilled top-order batter capable of handling pace and spin effectively.

2. Phil Salt: A destructive opener who can take the attack to the opposition from the first ball.

3. Jamie Smith (wk): A promising young wicketkeeper-batter looking to make a mark in international cricket.

4. Joe Root: The backbone of England’s batting lineup, Root’s ability to anchor the innings will be vital.

5. Harry Brook: A talented batter known for his ability to accelerate the scoring rate in the middle overs.

6. Jos Buttler (c): The explosive England skipper, renowned for his game-changing ability with the bat.

7. Liam Livingstone: A dangerous all-rounder who can clear the ropes with ease and contribute with his spin bowling.

8. Brydon Carse: A fast-bowling all-rounder with a raw pace and ability to deliver in crunch situations.

9. Mark Wood: England’s speedster, capable of unsettling batters with his express pace.

10. Jofra Archer: Returning to international cricket, Archer’s lethal pace and accuracy make him a key asset.

11. Adil Rashid: England’s premier leg-spinner, crucial for taking wickets in the middle overs.

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

Key Strengths

• A power-packed batting order with a mix of classical and aggressive batters.
• A formidable fast-bowling attack featuring Mark Wood and Jofra Archer.
• Adil Rashid’s wrist spin adds a crucial dimension to their bowling attack.

Champions Trophy matches have ignited the fire in cricket fertinity the tournament is commencing after 8 years of gap due to covid pandemic. Reciprocating the ODI world cup nearby the panel decided to allocate in 2025. ODI world champions are getting ready for another big event but this time its quite different. 

Before the start of the tournament many international players were injured which includes Australian players too. The long run of Bgt series have uplifted Australia a series of injuries to their main players. Even countries like India, New Zealand are also sabstantially lacking their main players before entering to the tournament. 

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Steve Smith Leading The Command Once Again

AAustralia have been powerhouse in the cricketing world the players and the captains they have produced are remarkable thats why they are holding many ICC trophies not relying into one individual. This Champions Trophy is going to be quite tuff one for them as they have lost their leader Pat Cummins. After the sand paper scandal Australian Board decided to give captaincy to a guy who was non familiar and they choose Pat Cummins. 

 PatCummins never disappointed the decision even he worked on his game and 2023 World Cup made him eternal his captaincy was spot on, another big tour he had to deal it was Bgt which they haven't won till 10 years and guess what Pat Cummins bought back Bgt trophy to Australia after 10 years. And from there Australia problem started where they had to lose their main man due to ankle injury. Now Steve Smith will be leading Australia for this Champions Trophy. 

Every Term Is Possible

Australia batting possess more power than any other team you name them Steve Smith, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis they can win you games from the scratch but the main problem rises on the concern of their bowling where there is nothing to say much about their main players like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazelwood, Pat Cummins are out of tournament leaving Adam Zampa the recogonised bowler in the team who had to lead the bowling side. 

It would quite hard for Australia to defend an total though if they are batting first quite safe but rely much due to recent form Australia is having, during recent series against Sri Lanka they have lost both their ODI matches even after the World Cup victory the winning record is not so impressive for Australia. But they are quite different in ICC tournament where every individual of them gives their significant performance on their given day.

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Australia are in Pool A where they gonna face England, South Africa and Afghanistan. It would be easy for Australia to regain their confidence they have to be careful against Afghanistan because against them their track record is so poor as they knocked them out in last ICC T20 world Cup. Still neglecting Australia is asking for trouble

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has seen Australia name their squad with Steve Smith being named as skipper in the backdrop of missing Pat Cummins. With a number of high-profile withdrawals leaving the team bench, the team has been re-stocked. 

Confirmed Squad:

• Steve Smith (Captain)
• Sean Abbott
• Alex Carey
• Ben Dwarshuis
• Nathan Ellis
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Aaron Hardie
• Travis Head
• Josh Inglis
• Spencer Johnson
• Marnus Labuschagne
• Glenn Maxwell
• Tanveer Sangha
• Matthew Short
• Adam Zampa

Notable Absentees:

Pat Cummins: Ruled out with an ankle Injury
Josh Hazlewood: On the bench with a hip issue.
Mitchell Starc : withdrew out personal reasons
Mitchell Marsh: (back injury) left the game early.
Marcus Stoinis: Retired from ODI cricket recently 

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Young pacer Spencer Johnson and rerivering paceman of system Bannaker, West-Banders Bred Dwarshuis has been included to add youthful effervescence to the team. A further addition in the lower-order has been Jake Fraser-McGurk with his place amongst the selectors selection rocks. Adam Zampa will get some good support from leggie Tanveer Sangha who is on an upward curve.
Australia will start their journey in the 2025 Champions Trophy against England at Lahore on Feb 22nd. Being put in a tough group
Having an array of both senior and new players, Australia are going to make a big impact in the tournament and add to their number at the top of ICC trophies, cricketing history so to speak.

Sri Lanka VS Australia ~ [First ODI of Series] Cricket starts all over the world with great anticipation in the mind of every single Sri Lankan fan for their upcoming ODI match. The match will be held at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 12th Feb, 2025. The game will kick off at 10:00 AM IST (4:30 PM GMT).

Match Details:

• Match: Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st ODI
• Date: February 12, 2025
• Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Start Time: 10:00 AM IST | 4:30 AM GMT

1st ODI - February 12, 10 am - R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

2nd ODI - February 14, 10 am - R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.

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Squads:

Srilanka:Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Nishan Madushka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Mohamed Shiraz and Eshan Malinga.

Australia:Alex Carey (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (c), Matthew Short, Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha, Mitchell Starc.