Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India's Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat to the south Asians in the semi-final. India alone have been spared travel in the ODI tournament,

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

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

DUBAI - India reached the final of the Champions Trophy beating Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday. Australia rode half-centuries by skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey to post a competitive 264 all out at a venue which has typically produced low-scoring contests in the cricket tournament.

Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul give India an outstanding victory after Mohammed Shami and spinners pegged Australia to 264 runs.

Australia won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday. The two sides meet in a re-match of the 2023 Cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad,

Blessed with a venue advantage and with a depleted Australia at their disposal, India will be gunning for revenge when the familiar foes clash in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

India's commanding win over Australia secures their place in the Champions Trophy finals. The team's skill and coordination were unmatched, thrilling fans nationwide