Al Jazeera looks at favourites India against Australia in the first semifinal of cricket’s Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

Australia captain Steve Smith says his team are confident they can counter Indias quality spin attack in their Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday.

The match officials for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals, to be held on March 4 and 5, were announced on Monday.

The stage is set for a thrilling semifinal encounter between India and Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on March 4. As fans eagerly await the clash, here's a look at the weather forecast for the match.

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

The match officials for the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have been announced as India take on Australia and South Africa face New Zealand.

What happens if the India vs Australia semi-final is washed out due to rain? Check the playing conditions and reserve day details

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.

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.

Varun Chakravarthy bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in just his second ODI match in the Group A match of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday.

The cricketing fraternity hailed Team India and its mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy following their 44-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final league stage game, helping India end their campaign on a perfect note with three wins in three.