India's Predicted Playing 11 vs Australia, Champions Trophy 2025: Varun Chakravarthy to Continue, KL Rahul Out and Rishabh Pant In?

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A clash of titans awaits in Dubai on Tuesday as India and Australia collide in the Champions Trophy semifinal.

The two powerhouses of world cricket will collide for the first time in ODIs since the World Cup 2023, thus making it an intriguing affair.

India secured a 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final group match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held in Dubai on Sunday (March 2). Batting first, India posted a total of 250 runs, with Shreyas Iyer contributing a crucial 79 runs. In response, New Zealand was bowled out for 206 runs, largely due to a stellar performance by mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who claimed five wickets for 42 runs. Australia haven't played that much in the tournament as they have seen two of their matches getting washed out in Pakistan.

As the two nations lock horns, India have the onus to set matters straight after the debacle in the World Cup 2023. The stage is set for the team to showcase their prowess against the wounded Aussies, who are without several of their star names.

India Team News vs Australia

The upcoming semi-final between India and Australia promises to be a thrilling encounter. India's batting lineup, featuring in-form players like Shreyas Iyer and the experienced Virat Kohli, has been consistent throughout the tournament. The emergence of Varun Chakravarthy as a potent spin option adds depth to their bowling attack.

The Dubai pitch has shown its slow and dry nature, prompting teams to turn to their spinners. The Indian quartet of Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy - all will be in contention to play in the crucial match.

Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir will have a decision to make and they may tilt towards keeping Chakravarthy in the side after his excellent bowling against the Kiwis. As India fight for the supremacy, their spin attack are tipped to play a crucial part.

Another potential selection dilemma will be KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. The former has got the nod but has failed to show assurance with the bat. Rahul's lack of willow work may open the avenue for Pant, but it still remains a pretty vague guess.

India Predicted Playing 11 vs Australia, IND vs AUS Champions Trophy 2025 Lineup

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy