India vs Australia Semifinal Match – Dream11 Predictions and Lineups

India kept its winning streak alive in the Champions Trophy, cruising past New Zealand by 44 runs at the Dubai International Stadium. That win locked in the top spot in Group A with six points. Wins over Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand made sure India wrapped up the group stage undefeated. Even though New Zealand lost, they still finished second in Group A and made it to the semifinals. With the group stage done, the semifinal matchups are now set.

India vs Australia in the Semifinals

India is now set to take on Australia, the team that finished second in Group B, in Dubai. Over in Lahore, New Zealand will battle Group B toppers South Africa for a place in the final.

India vs Australia: Recent Clashes

The last time India played Australia in an ODI was the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, where Australia took home the trophy. India got some revenge in the T20 World Cup Super 8 stage, winning by 24 runs. More recently, Australia grabbed a 3-1 Test series win. Now, they meet again in an ODI, with a spot in the Champions Trophy final on the line.

Can India Go All the Way?

Former cricketer Deep Dasgupta thinks India has what it takes to win. He told ANI, “There are good chances. There is no doubt about it. Everyone is in good form. Bowlers and batters are contributing. The real ICC Champions Trophy has just started. If you remove the first two matches, the real ICC Champions Trophy has started with the New Zealand match. There are chances, but it won’t be easy.”

After the heartbreak of losing the 2023 World Cup final to Australia, India will be fired up to grab the ICC trophy this time.

India’s Expected Playing XI

India’s batting order is likely to stay the same, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill at the top. Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul, and Hardik Pandya add strength to the middle order.

Varun Chakravarthy, who picked up five wickets against New Zealand, should keep his spot. Mohammed Shami might be replaced by Harshit Rana. Dubai’s conditions favor spin, so India might go with four spinners: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Chakravarthy.

India Predicted XI:

• Rohit Sharma (c)
• Shubman Gill
• Virat Kohli
• Shreyas Iyer
• Axar Patel
• KL Rahul (wk)
• Hardik Pandya
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Harshit Rana
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Varun Chakravarthy

Australia’s Probable Playing XI

Australia might tweak their lineup a bit to handle the spin-friendly conditions in Dubai. Key players like Steven Smith, Travis Head, and Glenn Maxwell will need to step up. Matthew Short is out with a quad injury and will be replaced by Cooper Connolly.

Australia Predicted XI: 

• Cooper Connolly
• Travis Head
• Steven Smith (c)
• Josh Inglis (wk)
• Marnus Labuschagne
• Alex Carey
• Glenn Maxwell
• Ben Dwarshuis
• Nathan Ellis
• Adam Zampa
• Spencer Johnson

Dream11 Fantasy Picks for IND vs AUS Semifinal

For your DREAM11 Fantasy cricket, this is who we believe you should consider including in your line up.

Wicket-Keeper: KL Rahul Batsmen: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Steven Smith All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Glenn Maxwell Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Pat Cummins, Kuldeep Yadav