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

Australian captain Steve Smith thinks the World Cup semifinal in Dubai will be won and lost by spin bowing - but hopes it won't come down to his own twirlers.

India haven’t travelled at all in the Champions Trophy while SA faced three flights in three days amid preparations for their respective semifinals.

Intense rivalry between India and Australia set to continue in high-stakes Champions Trophy semifinal clash in Dubai.

India, led by Rohit Sharma, will take on the Steve Smith-led Australia in the all-important semifinal clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on March 4 (Tuesday) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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.

South Africa's team traveled on a whirlwind 18-hour trip to Dubai amid the Champions Trophy, preparing for a semi-final against New Zealand in Lahore. Despite the travel, batter Heinrich Klaasen believes the team remains unaffected.

Skipper Rohit Sharma dismissed the thought that India are under added pressure against Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal, and felt that "pressure to win" will be equal on both the teams. ( Full Coverage | More Cricket News) India have not beaten Australia in the ICC knockouts matches since winning the 2011 World Cup quarterfinal.

India do not have a great record against Australia in ICC knockouts. The stats could be a cause of concern for Indian fans heading into the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final clash on Tuesday, March 4.