India reached the final of the Champions Trophy with a tense four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday after Virat Kohli starred in yet another successful chase. The outcome means Dubai will host Sunday's final in which India will meet the winner of the other semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday.

Australia has won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

India chased down 265 to beat Australia in the Champions Trophy semifinal. Virat Kohli's 85 ensured that there was no nervous finish for the favorites.

Like all other Champions Trophy matches, the semi-final will commence at 2:30 PM IST. Just like the India vs Pakistan match, which set a new record for live streamers, today’s India vs Australia clash is also expected to attract millions of cricket fanatics from around the world.

For the last decade or so, Virat Kohli's presence in the middle has always given India a lot of confidence, especially in One-day cricket. On Tuesday, the modern-day batting maestro helped India romp into the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 with a four-wicket win over Australia in the first semifinal.

A storied cricket rivalry will add a new chapter when India and Australia square off in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Dubai.

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

India reached the final of the Champions Trophy beating Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday. Australia rode half-centuries by skipper Steve Smith and Alex Carey to post a competitive 264 all out at a venue which has typically produced low-scoring contests in the tournament.

In a repeat of the 2023 ODI World Cup final, India will take on Australia in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday (Mar 4). The contest between the two traditional rivals will be one to watch as India search for revenge while Australia look to add another ICC trophy to their cabinet.