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Champions Trophy Semis 1: IND vs AUS Playing 11, live match time, streaming

India vs Australia Playing 11: The Aussies are expected to make at least one change in their playing XI, bringing in Jake Fraser-McGurk in place of Matthew Short.

IND vs AUS semis preview: India look to spin a new tale in ICC knockouts

History weighs heavily against them but India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the knockout jinx against an undermanned Australia when the two formidable cricket forces clash in the Champions Trophy semifinal here on Tuesday. It will not be a straightforward task, though, as the Aussies are a resilient beast in global tournaments even without their lead cast of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Their stunning chase of 352 against England at Lahore a few days back validates the thought. The last time India triumphed against Australia in the knockout stage of an ICC event was way back in 2011 World Cup quarterfinal. India lost to Australia in the semifinals of the 2015 ODI World Cup and in the title clash of the 2023 ODI World Cup before succumbing to them in the World Test Championship final in 2023. This Indian side will realistically hope to rewrite that largely melancholic script over the last 14 years and the primary

Champions Trophy: Axar finds 'self-belief' in his journey as an all-rounder

Axar Patel is quickly positioning himself as an useful all-rounder in white ball formats, and for him "self-belief" is the key ingredient in that transformation. In the latest instance, Axar made a handy 42 and then claimed the prized wicket of Kane Williamson with his left-arm spin to play an important role in India's 44-run win over New Zealand in a Champions Trophy match here on Sunday. "I was not able to click earlier and it was in the back of the mind that I was not able to show my talent. Maybe, I was putting more pressure on myself back then, despite knowing that I have the talent," Axar said in a mixed zone interaction with reporters here. But an unbeaten 35-ball 64 against the West Indies at Barbados in 2022 unlocked his mind. The knock helped India chase down a daunting 312. "After that match against the West Indies, I knew I could finish games. As soon as I gained that self-belief, I didn't think much about whether I wanted to show batting to anyone or not. "I know that

India vs Australia semis: Kohli vs Zampa to take centre stage on March 4

Australian leg-spinner Zampa enjoyed success against Kohli in One Day Internationals (ODIs), dismissing him five times since 2017

He has got something different: Rohit on Varun Chakaravarthy selection

The X-factor around mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy's bowling influenced his selection for India's last Champions Trophy group game against New Zealand, skipper Rohit Sharma said here on Sunday after the move proved to be a masterstroke. Chakaravarthy justified his selection in the XI with excellent figures of 5/42 in 10 overs, as India registered a convincing 44-run victory to top Group A on way to the semifinals alongside the Kiwis in second place. "He has got something different about him, so wanted to try and see what he had to offer. We got to think a little about what to do for the next game, it's a good headache. If he gets it right, it's very difficult to read him," Rohit said of Chakaravarthy at the presentation ceremony. India will play Australia in the first semifinal here on Tuesday with New Zealand taking on South Africa the following day in Lahore. "It will be a good game, Australia has a rich history of playing well in ICC tournaments, but is is about us and what

IND vs NZ HIGHLIGHTS, Champions Trophy 2025: Shreyas-spinners shine to keep India unbeaten

India vs New Zealand HIGHLIGHTS: India will now face Australia in semifinal 1 on Tuesday

Champions Trophy: When is 1st semifinal? Which teams will clash in Dubai?

Check Champions Trophy 2025 1st semi-final teams, date and time along with the live telecast and streaming details here.

Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal schedule, India time table, live streaming

India will face Australia in the semifinal 1 on March 4. New Zealand will face South Africa in the semifinal 2 on March 5.

Champions Trophy 2025 live streaming: Where to watch IND vs NZ live match?

JioHotstar will livestream the match between India and New Zealand from Dubai in India

Champions Trophy: Team India manager returns home due to personal reasons

It is unclear if Devraj will be returning to Dubai to resume his duties with the Indian team. However, it is expected that a decision regarding his return will be made depending on India's SF result.

South Africa, Australia prepare for Champions Trophy semifinals in Dubai

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged this uncertainty due to the hybrid structure of the tournament.

Champions Trophy, IND-NZ Playing 11: Mohd Shami starts against the Kiwis

As India and New Zealand lock horns in last league match ahead of semifinal, which starts on March 4, check IND vs NZ Playing 11 prediction here

Champions Trophy IND vs NZ: Pitch report and key stats of Dubai Stadium

Spinners are expected to lead the charge once again in Dubai in the match between India and New Zealand.

Champions Trophy 2025: IND vs NZ playing 11, live match time, streaming

India and New Zealand have both qualified for the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Champions Trophy: Kohli becomes seventh Indian player to play 300 ODIs

While Kohli has become the seventh Indian player with the most ODI appearances of all time, he is still at the 22nd spot in the overall list

Champions Trophy: India vs New Zealand head-to-head records in ICC events

India lead New Zealand will face them in the Champions Trophy for the first time since the 2000 edition

NZ batters call up local left-arm spinners to prepare for Kuldeep Yadav

New Zealand on Saturday called up two local left-arm wrist spinners to bowl to senior batter Tom Latham and all-rounder Michael Bracwell at the nets to prepare for a possible contest against India's Kuldeep Yadav in their Champions Trophy match here. Kuldeep, the left-arm wrist spinner, mainly operates in the middle overs where Latham and Bracwell often bat. It's (the DICS pitch) playing a little bit slow and there's obviously a good deal of turn. I think it's going to be an interesting match-up," said New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips in the pre-match press conference here. They (India) have got three quality spinners, and it's all about rotating the strike and taking the game deep. The two local players called up to bowl to New Zealand batters are 15-year-old Ishan Rajesh, who is a UAE Under-16 camper from Zenith club, and Nilansh Keshwani, a UAE probable. Kuldeep has been India skipper Rohit Sharma's go-to bowler in the middle overs to stem the run flow or to fetch a cruci

McCullum: India loss didn't impact morale despite Champions Trophy exit

England's head coach Brendon McCullum acknowledged his players' lack of confidence during their seven-wicket loss to South Africa but insisted the heavy defeat in India ahead of the tournament had not impacted their morale, despite the team ending its Champions Trophy campaign winless. The loss to South Africa marked England's seventh consecutive ODI defeat, extending their longest losing streak since the 2000/2001 season, when they suffered 11 straight losses. In India, England were beaten in both the T20 and ODI series. No I felt India was a very good preparation for such a tournament. Yes we were beaten comfortably by India but it was good preparation for a major tournament, McCullum told a media conference. McCullum acknowledged that his team came into the Champions Trophy with high hopes of making a strong finish, but their performance was disappointing. But we were very poor and it is very disappointing. But we saw tonight that we couldn't withstand the pressure and players

IND vs NZ: We have fewer players than India to choose from, says Phillips

Phillips acknowledged that New Zealand has a much smaller talent pool, allowing players a longer run in the team before selectors consider changes

IND vs NZ: I don't think much about my batting position, says KL Rahul

KL Rahul, in the pre-match presser before the NZ match, said that his role usually requires him to walk in with eight to twelve overs remaining