An unknown pitch awaits both India and Australia in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Tuesday.

Skipper Rohit Sharma clarified the misconception that India has a home advantage in the Champions Trophy by playing in Dubai, emphasizing the challenges posed by different pitches. Sharma noted the varying pitch behaviors and the necessity for the team to adapt swiftly,

Speaking to the press ahead of India's semi-final against Australia, captain Rohit Sharma said the Men in Blue playing all their games in Dubai is not giving them any kind of advantage. India remained unbeaten in the group stage,

Rachin Ravindra was happy to contribute in the team's victory. He said it is important to think about the Final, but right now they will focus on celebrating.

Rohit Sharma has responded to criticism that Team India is enjoying an undue 'advantage' in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by playing all their matches at the same venue. The Indian captain reckons the accusations are far from true because the playing conditions and pitches in Dubai are in stark contrast with each other.

While India stormed into the semifinals with three consecutive wins, Brad Haddin believes that Australia will beat the Rohit Sharma-led side in Dubai.

Santner was happy with the challenge they got before they head back to Dubai. He also said the last match against India where they lost, was also good to put them under pressure.