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IND vs AUS semis preview: India look to spin a new tale in ICC knockouts

History weighs heavily against them but India would rely on a potent spin battery and familiarity with the conditions to break the knockout jinx against an undermanned Australia when the two formidable cricket forces clash in the Champions Trophy semifinal here on Tuesday. It will not be a straightforward task, though, as the Aussies are a resilient beast in global tournaments even without their lead cast of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc. Their stunning chase of 352 against England at Lahore a few days back validates the thought. The last time India triumphed against Australia in the knockout stage of an ICC event was way back in 2011 World Cup quarterfinal. India lost to Australia in the semifinals of the 2015 ODI World Cup and in the title clash of the 2023 ODI World Cup before succumbing to them in the World Test Championship final in 2023. This Indian side will realistically hope to rewrite that largely melancholic script over the last 14 years and the primary

India vs Australia semis: Kohli vs Zampa to take centre stage on March 4

Australian leg-spinner Zampa enjoyed success against Kohli in One Day Internationals (ODIs), dismissing him five times since 2017

Champions Trophy: When is 1st semifinal? Which teams will clash in Dubai?

Check Champions Trophy 2025 1st semi-final teams, date and time along with the live telecast and streaming details here.

Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal schedule, India time table, live streaming

India will face Australia in the semifinal 1 on March 4. New Zealand will face South Africa in the semifinal 2 on March 5.

South Africa, Australia prepare for Champions Trophy semifinals in Dubai

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has arranged this uncertainty due to the hybrid structure of the tournament.

Who will replace Matt Short in Australia's Champions Trophy semi-final tie?

Jake Fraser-McGurk, an inexperienced top-order batter, is one potential replacement for Short, should Australia need to adjust their side.

Afghans fight back as Atal's resilience, Omarzai's blitz lift total to 273

On a sluggish pitch, Atal anchored the innings after early setbacks, but it was Omarzai's fearless fireworks that turned the tide late in the innings

Champions Trophy 2025: AFG vs AUS playing 11, live match time, streaming

Star Sports 2 HD/SD will live telecast the AFG vs AUS match in India with English commentary, while Sports 18 1 HD/SD will telecast it with Hindi commentary.

Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Lahore weather forecast, hourly rain update

Australia won the toss and elected to bat first at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Champions Trophy 2025, AFG vs AUS pitch report, Lahore Stadium's key stats

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is known for favoring batters, which could lead to a high-scoring game. Winning the toss and opting to bat first might be a strategic move.

Champions Trophy 2025 live streaming: Where to watch AFG vs AUS live match?

JioHotstar in India will stream the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between Afghanistan and Australia on their app and website.

Champions Trophy Afghanistan vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in ICC events

This is Afghanistan's first appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy as they hope to write new chapters of history for themselves in the marquee tournament.

Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Check Afghanistan, Australia playing 11 today

For Australia, a win would guarantee their place in the semifinals and eliminate Afghanistan from contention with a game remaining in the group stage.

AFG vs AUS preview: Aussies, Afghans fight for a spot in semifinals

Eyeing a semifinal spot, Australia's historic pedigree in cricket's biggest tournaments will count for nothing when they run into an Afghanistan side that is fast cementing its place in the game's top table, in the Champions Trophy here on Friday. Basking in the afterglow of their memorable win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, Afghanistan have a realistic chance of making their second successive semifinals of a global event, less than a year after their entry into the last four stage of the T20 World Cup in the Americas. On the other hand, a win for Australia will secure their passage to the semifinals of the tournament while eliminating Afghanistan with a game to spare. However, it is easier said than done. For one, for all their firepower in batting, Australia are without their three leading fast bowlers in Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. The trio's absence was felt as England racked up a 350-plus total in their tournament opener before the Aussie

Champions Trophy Group B: AUS, SA, ENG, AFG qualification scenario

Both the semifinal spots from Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy are still up for grabs

Champions Trophy 2025 points table: ENG, AFG, AUS, SA rankings and stats

Afghanistan will be looking to spring another upset against the Three Lions on February 26 as the battle for the final four intensifies in Group B.

Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action cleared by ICC

Australia's left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who was reported for an illegal bowling action during the second Test against Sri Lanka last month, has been cleared by the ICC after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane. The development means Kuhnemann will be able to resume playing for Australia in the Test tour of the Caribbean scheduled later this year. "Kuhnemann's action has now been deemed to be legal and the left-arm spinner will continue to bowl in international cricket," the ICC said in a statement. The 28-year-old Kuhnemann had undergone an independent bowling assessment at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, where it was revealed that the amount of elbow extension for all his deliveries was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations, the apex body said. Despite being called for his action, Kuhnemann played a pivotal role in Australia's 2-0 series victory in Sri Lanka, bagging 16 wickets at an average of 17.18. Cri

AUS vs SA: What is the cut off time for a 20-over game today in Rawalpindi?

While the overs continue to be reduced as time passes by, ODi cricket allows a minimum of a 20-over game when rain plays spoilsport on the night.

Champions Trophy: What happens if AUS vs SA gets washed out in Rawalpindi?

Despite both teams being tied on points, South Africa will stay at the top of the Group B standings due to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.140, compared to Australia's +0.475.

Australia vs South Africa: Rawalpindi weather forecast, hourly rain update

AUS vs SA WEATHER FORECAST: The toss has been delayed due to rain and there is more rain later in the day as well. There is a rain forecast of 62 per cent with humidity levels around 74 per cent