Pakistan is hosting their first major cricket event in almost three decades, but a compromise of the Champions Trophy has meant that the final will be played in Dubai.

Australia captain Steve Smith steered clear of commenting on India's Dubai advantage at the Champions Trophy following the four-wicket defeat to the south Asians in the semi-final. India alone have been spared travel in the ODI tournament,

Indian cricket team holds an advantage in Dubai? Without a doubt. That’s the impact of a well-rounded bowling attack combined with quality and depth in batting. But this edge isn’t limited to Dubai — it extends wherever they play.

Virat Kohli led the way with 84 runs off 98 balls as India beat Australia by four wickets to reach the final of the Champions Trophy.

India and New Zealand have faced each other 119 times in One Day Internationals (ODIs). India has won 61 matches, while New Zealand has secured 50 victories. One match ended in a tie, and seven had no result.

After Steve Smith's team lost to India by four wickets in the semi-finals, the stand-in skipper conceded that they had been "outplayed" by a superior team. "They played well, they outplayed us and they deserve the victory,

Steve Smith has retired from one-day international cricket in the wake of Australia’s Champions Trophy semifinal loss to India.

Australia's hopes of making it into the Champions Trophy final hinge on how well their batters can perform against India's potent spin attack in their semi-final meeting in Dubai, captain Steve Smith said on Monday.

Australia captain Steve Smith played down venue advantage to India after being comprehensively beaten by four wickets in the semi-final of the ongoing Champions Trophy in Dubai. India playing at one venue has been a hot topic for debate among former cricketers and some sections of fans.