India vs Australia Live Score, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Men in Blue out to avenge World Cup loss
Can India Break the Jinx against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
As the Indian cricket team takes on Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, the anticipation is palpable. History is on the cards, as India looks to avenge their World Cup loss against Australia, which dates back to 2015. Can the current Indian team break the jinx and end their knockout stage struggles against the mighty Australians?
Touring Australia without Key Players
Australia, without the services of key players like Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, will still pose a formidable challenge to the Indian team. Their impressive chase of 352 runs against England in Lahore just days ago showcases their resilience. Australia’s abilities will be put to the test with the inclusion of part-timers Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head.
India’s Spin Attack
India, on the other hand, has a strong spin attack, which they will be banking on to eke out a win. Varun Chakravarthy, who took five wickets against New Zealand on Sunday, believes that patience is the key to success on these decks. "The pitch here is not a rank turner as such, which people were projecting it to be, but definitely it was holding on a bit, and it was deviating a little bit to create doubt. So basically, you had to play around it," he said.
The Known Unknowns
The absence of Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury, will be a blow to the Australian bowling attack. Part-timer Travis Head will also be relied upon to contribute. The Indian team, on the other hand, will be boosted by the experience of their players, who have bonded well together on tour.
What Awaits the Winner?
The winner of this semi-final will advance to the final, where they will face the winner of the other semi-final. A defeat will mean early elimination from the tournament. The stakes are high, and both teams will be looking to give it their all and secure a spot in the final.
The Series Records
- India and Australia have met 151 times in ODIs, with India winning 69 times and Australia 72 times.
- India has won 3 out of the last 5 bilateral ODI series against Australia.
- India has won 2 out of the last 5 ODI matches against Australia at this venue.
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Conclusion
The stage is set for an exciting encounter between two of the top teams in the world. India will be looking to avenge their World Cup loss, while Australia will be eager to bounce back after a tough start to the tournament. Will India break the jinx, or will Australia prove their mettle? Stay tuned to find out!
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