India is all set to face Australia for a thrilling Champions Trophy semifinal at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium today (March 4). The bitter memories of 19 November 2023 are still fresh in everyone’s mind and this will be perfect time for India to take the revenge and knock Australia out of the tournament.
Now, just over a year later, India has the perfect chance for payback. The Champions Trophy semifinal in Dubai will test whether Rohit Sharma’s side can overcome their bitter memories and finally defeat Australia in a major ICC knockout match.
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IND Vs AUS, Champions Trophy Semifinal: Weather Forecast
According to AccuWeather, the weather in Dubai is expected to be warm and hazy during afternoon with the temperature reaching around 30°C. However as the match progresses in the evening, the temperature will gradually drop to around 22°C. The forecast suggests that partly cloudy skies, but importantly, no rain is expected, ensuring an uninterrupted match between India and Australia. The humidity levels could play a role in how the ball behaves, particularly under lights, with dew possibly coming into play in the latter half of the game.
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IND Vs AUS, Champions Trophy Semifinal: Pitch Report
The surface at Dubai is slower and more challenging compared to the batting friendly pitches in Pakistan. The sluggish nature of the track means that the matches are comparatively low scoring favouring bowlers- especially spinners.
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With India having a strong spin attack, with Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and possibly Varun Chakravarthy, the team will look forward to make the most out of those spin firendly conditions in Dubai.