Al Jazeera looks at favourites India against Australia in the first semifinal of cricket’s Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

Australia captain Steve Smith says his team are confident they can counter Indias quality spin attack in their Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.

The stage is set for a thrilling semifinal encounter between India and Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on March 4. As fans eagerly await the clash, here's a look at the weather forecast for the match.

The match officials for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals, to be held on March 4 and 5, were announced on Monday.

A storied cricket rivalry will add a new chapter when India and Australia square off in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

What happens if the India vs Australia semi-final is washed out due to rain? Check the playing conditions and reserve day details

The cricketing fraternity hailed Team India and its mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy following their 44-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final league stage game, helping India end their campaign on a perfect note with three wins in three.

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs to win Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia.

Varun Chakravarthy bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in just his second ODI match in the Group A match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.

After registering a win over New Zealand in the last group stage match of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at Dubai on Sunday, star India all-rounder Axar Patel heaped praise on mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy for his five-wicket haul on his Champions Trophy debut.