IND vs AUS / Fans' heartbeats increased, last time when these 11 coincidences happened, India had lost

The first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played today at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, in which India and Australia will face each other. This match will be challenging for India, as it has lost to Australia in the last three knockout matches. Interestingly, many coincidences like the 2015 World Cup have remained this time as well.

IND vs AUS: The first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played today at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium between India and Australia. The Indian team will face a tough challenge against Australia. According to statistics, India last defeated Australia in a knockout match during the 2011 World Cup. Since then, Australia has beaten India in three consecutive knockout matches.

11 Coincidences Against Team India

Ahead of this crucial encounter, 11 striking coincidences seem to be going against the Indian team:

Same Semi-Finalists: The 2015 ODI World Cup also had the same four semi-finalists—India, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand—just like this time.
Kohli’s Century: In the 2015 World Cup, Virat Kohli scored a century against Pakistan. This time, he has once again hit a century against Pakistan in the group stage.
Australia in the Semi-Final Again: In 2015, India faced Australia in the semi-final, and history repeats itself this time.
A Player with the Johnson Surname: In 2015, Australia had Mitchell Johnson. This time, they have Spencer Johnson.
Knockout Matches in March: The 2015 knockout matches were played in March, and this time as well, they are happening in March.
Semi-Finals in Different Countries: The 2015 World Cup semi-finals were played in two different countries, and the same is happening this time.
T20 World Cup Hosting: A year after the 2015 World Cup, India hosted the 2016 T20 World Cup. This time, India will host the 2026 T20 World Cup.
KKR as IPL Champions: In 2015, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were the IPL champions, and they hold the title again this year.
Defeat of an Australian Captain: In 2015, KKR defeated an Australian captain in the IPL final. This time, KKR has defeated Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Rahul Dravid’s Return: In 2015, Rahul Dravid returned to Rajasthan Royals, and this time, he is making a comeback with the same team.
R. Ashwin with CSK: In 2015, R. Ashwin was part of Chennai Super Kings, and once again, he is playing for CSK this year.

Can India Break These Coincidences?

Cricket is a game of uncertainties, and Team India has a golden chance to break these patterns. With stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah in the squad, India has the potential to script a historic win.