Like all other Champions Trophy matches, the semi-final will commence at 2:30 PM IST. Just like the India vs Pakistan match, which set a new record for live streamers, today’s India vs Australia clash is also expected to attract millions of cricket fanatics from around the world.

India start as favourites against Australia in the Champions Trophy semi-final but majorly because they have played as many as three matches in Dubai already and have a fair idea as to how the surface would or might play but Dinesh Karthik had a warning for the Men in Blue ahead of the big clash.

Australia's hopes of making it into the Champions Trophy final hinge on how well their batters can perform against India's potent spin attack in their semi-final meeting in Dubai, captain Steve Smith said on Monday.