An unknown pitch awaits both India and Australia in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

Rohit Sharma has rejected claims that India has an advantage in the Champions Trophy due to playing all matches in Dubai.

India, led by Rohit Sharma, faces Australia today in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. Former cricketer Aakash Chopra notes a new pitch may affect the match. Sharma has yet to win a toss but has successfully navigated previous games,

Rohit Sharma has responded to criticism that Team India is enjoying an undue 'advantage' in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by playing all their matches at the same venue. The Indian captain reckons the accusations are far from true because the playing conditions and pitches in Dubai are in stark contrast with each other.

Skipper Rohit Sharma clarified the misconception that India has a home advantage in the Champions Trophy by playing in Dubai, emphasizing the challenges posed by different pitches. Sharma noted the varying pitch behaviors and the necessity for the team to adapt swiftly,

India and Australia meet once again in an ICC tournament as the two nations will play their semi-final match in hopes of securing a spot in the final. During India's semi-final clash against Australia

India captain Rohit Sharma addressed critics who claimed India had an unfair advantage in the Champions Trophy by playing all matches in Dubai. Rohit clarified that Dubai is not India's home venue and emphasized the varying pitch conditions.

Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash in Dubai.

Welcome to ABP Live's live commentary of the India vs Australia ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match. India, led by Rohit Sharma, will clash against the Steve Smith-led Australia in the first semifinal of the tournament on March 4 (Tuesday).