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Why India Will Prefer Dangerous Australia In Champions Trophy Semi-Final, Sunil Gavaskar Explains

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar has explained why India would prefer facing Australia, rather than South Africa, in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy. South Africa on Saturday became the final team to book their place in the semi-finals, joining India, New Zealand and Australia. The Proteas topped Group B ahead of the reigning 50-over world champions Australia. India will find out their Champions Trophy semi-final opponents after their final group match against New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai. If India beat the Kiwis, they will take on Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday at the Dubai International Stadium.

Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025: AUS vs SA Toss Delayed; Weather Forecast Concerning

Australia vs South Africa Champions Trophy 2025, Live Updates: Toss for Australia's Champions Trophy match against South Africa has been delayed due to rain at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. If the match does take place, it won't be a full-fledged match as the overs have started to reduce.

Bruised England, Afghanistan Eye Victory To Stay Afloat In Champions Trophy

A battered England will hope to keep their Champions Trophy hopes alive when they face a dangerous Afghanistan in a crucial group B match in Lahore on Wednesday. A defeat here would severely dent both the teams' dreams of a semifinal berth in the tournament, as South Africa and Australia have already notched up two points. The days of England's white ball supremacy are far behind now, as the former world champions' creaking unit even failed to defend a 350-plus total against Australia in their tournament opener.

Champions Trophy: Australia, South Africa Promise Run Fest In Rawalpindi

Australia and South Africa, two teams possessing plenty of batting firepower, will look to outmuscle each other here on Tuesday and put one foot in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy. Not many were giving a depleted Australia a chance in the tournament but their record-breaking chase against England in Lahore has once again shown their penchant for rising to the occasion in ICC events. The dew played its part the other night in Lahore and could once again aid the chasing team in Rawalpindi.

1st Time In History: Ben Duckett Achieves Unique Feat With Massive Champions Trophy 2025 Ton

Opener Ben Duckett struck a Champions Trophy record score of 165 off 143 balls as England racked up the highest total in the event's history after making 351-8 against Australia on Saturday. The 30-year-old left-hander smashed his highest ODI score, and third century, as England built a commanding total after being sent in to bat on a flat Gaddafi Stadium pitch in Lahore. Duckett hit 17 four and three sixes to beat the previous best individual score of 145 in the Champions Trophy. New Zealand's Nathan Astle (2004) and Zimbabwean Andy Flower (2002) had shared the record. In their opening Group B encounter, England also surpassed the previous highest innings tally in tournament history of 347-4 by New Zealand against the USA at The Oval in 2004.

We're Missing Our Proven Fast Bowlers, But It's An Opportunity For Others: Steve Smith

Australia's stand-in captain, Steve Smith is not concerned over the absence of key players in the Champions Trophy and wants the younger players to perform under pressure in the global event. The Aussies will start their campaign in the tournament with a match against old foes England on Saturday, but the 50-over world champions will not have premier pacers Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc in their ranks. They will also miss the services of injured Mitchell Marsh and retired Marcus Stoinis.

Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses

MELBOURNE : Adam Zampa wants new heroes to emerge from the Australian squad at the Champions Trophy to cover the "big loss" of the team's champion pace trio.

Depleted Australia Face Uphill Battle At Champions Trophy

An Australia team struggling for confidence and missing the wealth of experience that has long been the backbone of their success face a daunting task to win a first Champions Trophy title since 2009. The World Cup holders are without their "Big Three" pacemen -- Pat Cummins (ankle), Josh Hazlewood (hip) and Mitchell Starc, who has opted out for personal reasons. It is a giant hole to fill with the trio sharing 525 ODI wickets across a combined 308 games. Add in the absence of all-rounders Mitchell Marsh (back) and Marcus Stoinis (retired), and half of their regular team is missing.

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Why India Will Prefer Dangerous Australia In Champions Trophy Semi-Final, Sunil Gavaskar Explains

Australia vs South Africa LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025: AUS vs SA Toss Delayed; Weather Forecast Concerning

Bruised England, Afghanistan Eye Victory To Stay Afloat In Champions Trophy

Champions Trophy: Australia, South Africa Promise Run Fest In Rawalpindi

1st Time In History: Ben Duckett Achieves Unique Feat With Massive Champions Trophy 2025 Ton

We're Missing Our Proven Fast Bowlers, But It's An Opportunity For Others: Steve Smith

Australia's Zampa hopes match-winners emerge to cover big-name losses

Depleted Australia Face Uphill Battle At Champions Trophy