IND vs AUS ODI / There will be a tough competition between India and AUS, know the head to head record

IND vs AUS ODI: The picture of the semi-final matches of Champions Trophy 2025 is now completely clear. The excitement is at its peak for cricket fans, as four big teams will clash to get closer to the title. The first semi-final match will be played between India and Australia on March 4 in Dubai, while the second semi-final will be between South Africa and New Zealand.

Both India and Australia are big teams in the world of cricket and their face-off is always seen as a high-voltage match. However, this time both the teams are playing in the absence of some of their key players, making the equation of the match more interesting. The Indian team will miss its star bowler Jasprit Bumrah, while the Australian team will take the field without Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood.

Head to Head: Who dominates whom?

If we look at the statistics of the matches played between India and Australia in ODI cricket, then the Kangaroo team seems to have the upper hand. So far, 151 ODI matches have been played between the two teams, out of which Australia has won 84 matches, while India has won 57 times. 10 matches were inconclusive.

Australia's record is better than India in ICC tournaments as well. Both teams have faced each other 18 times in ICC ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy so far, in which Australia has won 10 matches and India has won 7 matches. One match was inconclusive.

Big challenge for India

Talking about ICC knockout matches, there has always been a fierce competition between the two teams. So far, India and Australia have played against each other in 8 ICC knockout matches, in which both have won 4-4 times. However, the matter of concern for the Indian team is that Australia has defeated India in the last three ICC knockout matches.

India-Australia head to head record in ICC knockouts

• 1998: India won (Champions Trophy)
• 2000: India won (Champions Trophy)
• 2003: Australia won (ODI World Cup Final)
• 2007: India won (T20 World Cup Semi-Final)
• 2011: India won (ODI World Cup Quarter-Final)
• 2015: Australia won (ODI World Cup Semi-Final)
• 2023: Australia won (World Test Championship Final)
• 2023: Australia won (ODI World Cup Final)

Will India change history?

This time Team India will have a golden opportunity to avenge the defeat in the previous knockout matches against Australia. Experienced players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja will strengthen the team. At the same time, Mohammad Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin will have a big responsibility in bowling.

On the other hand, the Australian team will take the field with strong batsmen like David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head. However, the absence of their fast bowlers can be a relief for the Indian batsmen.

Semi-final prospects and strategy

India's chances of winning will largely depend on how their bowlers stop the Australian batsmen. Given the condition of the pitch, the role of spinners can be important. At the same time, Indian batsmen will have to play with patience against Australia's strong bowling lineup.

On the other hand, the Australian team is known for its aggressive game. They would like to maintain their old record against India. If their bowlers are successful in dismissing the Indian top order early, then the pressure on India may increase.

Conclusion

This semi-final match of Champions Trophy 2025 between India and Australia is going to be very exciting for cricket lovers. India has a chance to break their losing streak against Australia in the knockouts and make it to the final. At the same time, the Australian team would like to maintain its dominating image.

Now it remains to be seen whether the Indian team led by Rohit Sharma will be able to create history or will the Kangaroo team once again stop India's knockout journey? This match to be held in Dubai on March 4 is definitely going to give a memorable match to cricket lovers!