India, March 3 -- It will be a repeat of the 2023 ODI World Cup final as India and Australia gear up to play the first semi-final of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday at the Dubai International Stadium. Both India and Australia are undefeated in the eight-team tournament. However, Rohit Sharma and co. hold the clear advantage as they know the surface really well and have been in Dubai for two weeks.

India topped Group A after registering victories against Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand. On the other hand, Steve Smith-led Australia finished second in Group B after winning against England. The side's other two fixtures against South Africa and Afghanistan were abandoned due to rain.

Varun Chakaravarthy was the star of t...