IND vs AUS, Semi-Final: Australia's Massive Gamble, Name India-Origin Spinner In Playing XI To Replace Spencer Johnson
Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat against India in the semi-final match of Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday in Dubai. It was the 14th consecutive time that India lost the toss in ODI cricket. The last time when India won a toss in the ODI format was the World Cup 2023 semi-final against New Zealand. After opting to bat, Smith announced their Playing XI, which included Cooper Connolly, who came in as a replacement of an injured Matt Short. The biggest surprise came in the form of spinner Tanveer Sangha's inclusion.


