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  'Felt like we fielded for 6 hours and batted for 20 mins': Travis Head on 'memorable' WC 2023 final

  Cricket | March 04, 2025 13:34 IST

  India will take on Australia in the first semi-final of the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy in Dubai on March 4 while hoping to dismiss Travis Head early. Head has been India's nemesis year-long across formats and with it being a knockout, there will be a few relieved faces seeing his back.

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  Dinesh Karthik highlights major 'concern' India need to be wary of ahead of Champions Trophy semis

  Cricket | March 04, 2025 11:32 IST

  India start as favourites against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final but majorly because they have played as many as three matches in Dubai already and have a fair idea as to how the surface would or might play but Dinesh Karthik had a warning for the Men in Blue ahead of the big clash.

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  IND vs AUS Dream11 prediction: Best picks for India vs Australia, Champions Trophy semi-final

  Cricket | March 04, 2025 10:00 IST

  The finalists of the ODI World Cup 2023, India and Australia, will be up against each other in yet another ICC knockout as the Men in Blue attempt at healing the 15-month-old wounds. Despite the 'advantage' debate, India have played outstanding cricket and will hope for more of the same in the semi.

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  IND vs AUS live: When and where to watch India vs Australia, CT semi-final on TV and streaming?

  Cricket | March 04, 2025 9:33 IST

  Australia are hamstrung with a number of injuries in their squad but their batting still has depth and quality with several spin options. The knockouts just get the best out of them and India will have to be wary of the familiar foes, who have the ability to win games out of nowhere.

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  Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals: Schedule, venues, timings, live streaming - all you need to know

  Cricket | March 04, 2025 8:16 IST

  The 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy has reached its sharp end with four out of the original eight remaining in the competition. India will be up against familiar foes in Australia in the first semi-final while South Africa, the inaugural champions, will take on New Zealand in the second.

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  IND vs AUS CT 2025 semifinal pitch report: How Dubai International Cricket Stadium's turf can play?

  Cricket | March 04, 2025 0:02 IST

  India and Australia have been unbeaten in the Champions Trophy 2025 so far, however, one among them will lose that tag after the semifinal. The two teams lock horns at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the first semifinal. Check the pitch report of the Dubai venue.

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  India eye ODI redemption against Australia in potential last dance for senior statesmen

  Cricket | March 04, 2025 0:02 IST

  India are much stronger on paper than Australia even without their champion Jasprit Bumrah. However, Australia and ICC knockouts sounds a different love story altogether. India will be looking for their ODI redemption some 14 months after the billion hearts were shattered in the World Cup 2023.

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  Rohit Sharma rejects 'home advantage' in Champions Trophy, says 'Dubai is new for us too'

  Cricket | March 03, 2025 16:53 IST

  Several former cricketers have called out India's advantage of staying in Dubai for the Champions Trophy. However, India skipper Rohit Sharma has rejected claims, saying that the pitches have behaved differently in all the matches played in Dubai so far.

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  What will happen if IND vs AUS Champions Trophy semi-final is washed out?

  Cricket | March 03, 2025 15:58 IST

  India and Australia are set to face each other in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai. What are the playing conditions set for semifinals? What will happen if it rains in the match? Is there a reserve day? Here are all the details:

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  Virat Kohli wins 'Fielder of the Match' medal after India's 44-run win over New Zealand

  Cricket | March 03, 2025 13:13 IST

  India registered their third consecutive win in the ongoing Champions Trophy, brushing New Zealand aside by 44 runs in Dubai. After the match, India's fielding coach T Dilip, announced Virat Kohli as the winner of the best fielder medal.

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  Shreyas Iyer leaves Kapil Dev behind in elite Champions Trophy list, set to break Tendulkar's record

  Cricket | March 03, 2025 13:05 IST

  Shreyas Iyer continued to prove why he is such an important component of the Indian ODI team as he smashed a quality 79 against New Zealand on a Dubai wicket where the Kiwis folded to 205 all out and India found themselves in trouble early doors at 30/3.

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  Axar Patel's self-belief key in his growth as an all-rounder in ODIs and T20Is

  Cricket | March 03, 2025 12:39 IST

  India all-rounder Axar Patel is arguably in the best phase of his career in white-ball formats. While he was recently appointed the vice-captain of the team for England T20Is, Axar is consistently delivering 10 overs and batting at five in ODIs. What changed for him with the bat?

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  Kohli tries to touch Axar Patel's feet after spinner dismisses Williamson, video goes viral - WATCH

  Cricket | March 03, 2025 10:01 IST

  India continued their unbeaten run in the ongoing Champions Trophy with a massive win against New Zealand in the final Group A clash in Dubai. Kane Williamson with a gritty 81 fought for a while but with him running out of partners and a rising required rate, it wasn't to be for the Kiwis.

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  Australia make late squad change ahead of Champions Trophy semis with Matt Short ruled out

  Cricket | March 03, 2025 8:10 IST

  Australia were forced into making a last-minute tweak to their squad after the opening batter Matt Short was ruled out due to a quad injury he suffered during the Afghanistan clash in the ongoing Champions Trophy. Australia will take on India in the first semi-final of the tournament in Dubai.

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  Australia batters sweat it out against spinners ahead of semi-final clash against India

  Cricket | March 02, 2025 23:54 IST

  Australian batters trained heavily against local spinners at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai. The seniors such as Steve Smith and Travis Head had a light day but the youngsters had a long three-hour training session.

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  First-ever time in 4852 ODIs! India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 clash sets rare record

  Cricket | March 02, 2025 23:54 IST

  The India vs New Zealand Champions Trophy 2025 Group A fixture has set a rare record in the history of ODI cricket. India defeated New Zealand in the last group game of the tournament to top Group A. India will now be facing Australia in the first semifinal in Dubai.

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  Varun Chakravarthy reveals to be nervous before playing against New Zealand

  Cricket | March 02, 2025 23:11 IST

  Varun Chakravarthy reveals to be nervous before playing against New Zealand in the ongoing Champions Trophy. It was his debut match in the tournament and the star spinner clinched a five-wicket haul and was adjudged Player of the Match.

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  Matt Henry creates history, becomes first to register major record against India in Champions Trophy

  Cricket | March 02, 2025 20:21 IST

  Matt Henry has etched his name into the history books in the clash against India in the Champions Trophy 2025. Henry has become the first bowler to register a massive record against the Men in Blue during their clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

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  Will Shreyas Iyer be considered for BCCI central contract after missing out in 2024?

  Cricket | March 02, 2025 18:17 IST

  Shreyas Iyer could have been automatically reinstated to the BCCI contract list, had he played more than eight ODIs before September 2024. Notably, since February 2024, when the contract list was announced, the 30-year-old has scored 369 runs and has arguably sealed his spot at No 4 in ODI cricket.

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  IND vs NZ Playing XIs: India, New Zealand make a change each after Rohit continues toss-losing run

  Cricket | March 02, 2025 15:21 IST

  India and New Zealand both stayed away from making too many changes to their playing XIs even though the final game of the group stage in the Champions Trophy didn't really have a meaning in the larger context apart from ascertaining the semi-finals fixtures.