Michael Vaughan fires Australia warning to Team India ahead of semi-final in Champions Trophy 2025
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has issued a strong warning to Team India ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals, claiming that only Australia has the capability to defeat Rohit Sharma’s side and secure a place in the final.The semi-final lineup was finalized after India’s last group-stage match against New Zealand. From Group A, India and New Zealand progressed, while South Africa and Australia advanced from Group B.The first semi-final will feature Group A toppers India facing Group B runners-up Australia on March 4 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The second semi-final will see Group B leaders South Africa taking on Group A runners-up New Zealand on March 5 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.India, South Africa, and Australia remained unbeaten in the group stage, while New Zealand suffered one defeat. However, Australia had two matches washed out, and South Africa had one no-result.Michael Vaughan, Suresh Raina, and Harbhajan Singh React to India’s Triumph Over New ZealandFollowing the confirmation of the semi-finalists, Vaughan predicted that the team capable of defeating India would go on to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. While he acknowledged that Australia has the potential to outplay India, he expressed doubts due to the conditions in Dubai, which might favor Rohit Sharma’s men.“Whoever beats India wins .. Simple .. I think it’s only the Aussies who could get them.. #ChampionsTrophy2025 but I very much doubt it on the Dubai pitch ..Whoever beats India wins .. Simple .. I think it’s only the Aussies who could get them .. #ChampionsTrophy2025 but I very much doubt it on the Dubai pitch .. — Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 2, 2025India dominated New Zealand with a four-man spin attack in their final group-stage match, securing a 44-run victory on Dubai’s slow pitch.Meanwhile, former India cricketer Suresh Raina is eagerly anticipating the high-stakes semi-final clash against Australia.“Congratulations, Team India 🇮🇳 🙌 A fantastic performance to secure the semi-final spot. Looking forward to the big clash against Australia. 🏏🔥@BCCI #ChampionsTrophy2025 #TeamIndia,” Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina expressed his views on X.Congratulations, Team India 🇮🇳 🙌 A fantastic performance to secure the semi-final spot. Looking forward to the big clash against Australia. 🏏🔥@BCCI #ChampionsTrophy2025 #TeamIndia https://t.co/jdDyiHhybN — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) March 2, 2025Legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh also took to X to applaud Varun Chakravarthy’s impressive five-wicket haul against New Zealand, backing him for a spot in the semi-final against the Aussies.“Super proud of you @chakaravarthy29 well done Champion 5 for 42 what a spell #INDvNZ,” the former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote on X.Super proud of you @chakaravarthy29 ♠️🇮🇳🧿 well done Champion 5 for 42 what a spell #INDvNZ — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 2, 2025
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