The highly anticipated India vs Australia semifinal in the Champions Trophy 2025 is set to be a thrilling contest.
Fantasy cricket players must analyze pitch conditions, player form, and matchups to create a winning team.
Here’s a detailed fantasy guide to help you maximize your chances of success!
Match Details
📅 Date: March 4, 2025
📍 Venue: Dubai International Stadium, UAE
🕕 Time: 2:00 PM IST
Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch: The Dubai pitch generally favors batters in the first innings but slows down in the second innings, assisting spinners. Pacers with variations will also be effective.
- Weather: No rain expected; hot and dry conditions. Dew might play a role in the second innings.
Fantasy Tip: Prefer middle-order batters and bowlers with good variations. Spinners will be key in the middle overs.
Key Fantasy Player Picks
Top Batters to Pick
Virat Kohli (IND) – The Chase Master
- Big match player; thrives under pressure.
- Great record against Australia in ICC knockouts.
- Recent Form: Consistent with 50+ scores in group stage.
Travis head (AUS) – Aggressive Opener
- Knows UAE conditions well from IPL.
- Can take on Indian pacers in powerplay.
- Recent Form: Has started brilliantly in the last game and remained unbeaten in the rain-stopped game.
Fantasy Tip: Pick top-order batters as scoring becomes harder in middle overs.
All-Rounders to Pick
Hardik Pandya (IND) – X-Factor Player
- Bowls crucial overs in the middle and death.
- Can finish games with his power-hitting.
- Recent Form: Effective with both bat and ball.
Glenn Maxwell (AUS) – Game Changer
- Can score quick runs & bowl off-spin.
- Loves playing against India.
- Recent Form: Has been in explosive form.
Fantasy Tip: All-rounders are must-picks as they fetch points in multiple categories.
Bowlers to Pick
Varun Chakravarthy (IND) – Spin Specialist
- Has been in great form in both ODIs & T20Is recently.
- Will bowl crucial overs in the middle.
- Recent Form: Picked a 5-for in the only game he played in the tournament.
Ben Dwarshuis (AUS) – Key Spinner
- Takes wickets in the powerplay overs.
- Is the only bowler to pick 3+ wicket hauls twice in this tournament.
- Recent Form: Among top wicket-takers in CT 2025.
Fantasy Tip: Death bowlers and spinners will be key, as they can get crucial wickets.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Safe Choices:
- Virat Kohli (C) – Big-match player
- Shreyas Iyer (VC) – Consistent scorer
Risky but Rewarding Choices:
- Travis Head (C) – Can give a heavy start
- Varun Chakravarthy (VC) – Wicket-taking ability
Fantasy Tip: In Grand Leagues, take a risk with bowlers as Captain/VC. Find out ways to pick the right captaincy choices in fantasy cricket games here.
Suggested Fantasy Team
Wicket-Keepers:
✅ KL Rahul
✅ Josh Inglis
Batters:
✅ Virat Kohli (C)
✅ Travis Head
✅ Steve Smith
✅ Shreyas Iyer
All-Rounders:
✅ Hardik Pandya
✅ Axar Patel
Bowlers:
✅ Kuldeep Yadav
✅ Varun Chakravarthy
✅ ̌Ben Dwarshuis
