New Delhi, March 4 -- Defending world champions Australia will take on India in the first semifinal match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 today (March 4). The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE. It will start at 2:30 PM (India time).

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced pitch, benefiting both batters and bowlers. It has a good pace and bounce, making it favourable for batting. However, the large boundaries make hitting sixes challenging. As the match progresses, the pitch slows down, giving spinners an advantage, especially during the middle overs.

In the last ODI here, Varun Chakaravarthy claimed a fifer against New Zealand on his ICC Champions Trophy debut. In the first innin...