Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has landed big with his prediction for the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final clash between India and Australia ahead of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in a win. Raina expects India to get the revenge of 2023 World Cup final loss with Rohit will score a ton and take charge in the batting front. He also predicted that Kohli will win the Man of the match, he would want to show his best in this key tie. India will hope on their legends to guide themselves into victory on Tuesday.
Raina Backs Rohit, Kohli, And Gill To Shine In Semi-Final
Speaking to Star Sports, Suresh Raina feels India’s openers will turn up (Champions Trophy vs Australia in the semi-final) He boldly declared that “Rohit will get a ton” and backed Virat Kohli for getting the Player of the Match award in the final. He also reiterated the role of Shubman Gill in India’s first eliminator of tournament. Kuldeep Yadav as one of the key’s men got 3-0 in Dubai in March over an Lap where most people considered them spin-friendly and believes the left-army wrist spinner can be a match winner for Australian batting line-up, Raina said.
Raina Stresses Fielding, Strike Rotation, And Rahul’s Role In Semi-Final
Raina emphasised that India will depend on good fielding and not giving too many dot balls against the opposition, the team should keep the pace. Though he lauded the attacking mindset of the batters Virat, Rohit and Shreyas, he also counsel Rahul to wake up and bat when required. India are undefeated in the tournament so far and are likely to go with a similar starting XI for their last game against New Zealand. Meanwhile Australia have lost their final group game to Afghanistan due to rain and had to effect a squad change as Matthew Short has been ruled out.
