IND vs AUS: The 1st semi-final will decide the fate of two teams (India and Australia) in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams will be eager to perform it’s A-game in a crucial clash which would decide the first contender for the final on Sunday.
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Fresh Pitch For IND vs AUS Clash?
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted three matches so far, especially for Team India where India played against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand, with a different pitch. However, the 1st semi-final game will feature a completely new surface.
The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), under whose control the stadium lies, prepares the pitches, with oversight from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Matthew Sandery, an Australian, curates the surfaces for both DICS and the ICC Academy.
NEW PITCH WILL BE USED FOR INDIA vs AUSTRALIA SEMI-FINAL. [Cricbuzz] pic.twitter.com/JqMOtm4qCP
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Rohit Sharma’s POV
The Indian skipper Rohit Sharma shared his opinion, “we don’t know which pitch is going to be played” for the semi-final, he struck the nail on the head. His team has an uncertain task ahead as the pitch for the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy against Australia will be completely new.
Rohit Rubbishes Home Advantage!
A narrative emerged from cricketing pundits and critics suggesting that India has had an unfair advantage by playing at the same venue during the Champions Trophy. India skipper dismissed all speculations and clarified, ‘Yeh Hamara Ghar Nahi Hai, Dubai Hai’ means “This is not our home; this is Dubai. We don’t play here often either. This is new for us too.”
Dubai Pitch Type
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitches have been generally slow and dry, offering help to spinners most of the time. The pitch for the semi-final is expected to be similar. One of the prime example was seen during the game between India and New Zealand, where in the second innings under the lights, Indian skippers rattled Kiwi batters.
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