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Champions Trophy: Australia opt to bat first against unchanged India in first semi-final

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Champions Trophy: Australia Opt To Bat First Against Unchanged India In First Semi-final

By IANS News March 04, 2025 • 14:18 PM View: 903

ICC Champions Trophy: Australia have won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy here at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.

Australia have made two changes in their playing 11 as Cooper Connolly comes in for Matt Short and Tanveer Sangha comes in for Spencer Johnson.

"We'll have a bat. Looks a pretty dry surface. The guys had a couple of sessions, ready to go. It should take turn. Very good side - India. Two changes. Cooper Connolly comes in for Short, Sangha comes in for Johnson," Australia skipper Steve Smith said at the toss.

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