Australia wins toss, opts to bat first against India in semi-final

Dubai: India is set to face Australia in a high-stakes semi-final, with Australia winning the toss and opting to bat first. The match presents a golden opportunity for India to avenge its 2023 World Cup final loss on home soil.

However, despite the absence of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, Australia remains a formidable opponent.

India, led by Rohit Sharma, will take on an Australian side captained by Steve Smith. India last defeated Australia in an ICC knockout match during the 2011 World Cup quarter-finals.

Since then, Australia has dominated, beating India in the 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final, the 2023 ODI World Cup final, and the 2023 World Test Championship final. The Indian team now seeks to break this streak and turn the tide after 14 years.