March 4, 2025 2:43 PM

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia win toss; opt to bat first against India in semi-final

Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first in the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy against India on Tuesday. India topped Group A, winning all three of their matches against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Australia finished second in Group B, behind South Africa. This is the first time the two teams are facing each other in a 50-over contest since the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup Final. Although India finished second-best in Ahmedabad ...