Champions Trophy 2025: Dubai Pitch Report & Key Stats Ahead of India vs New Australia Match
Here's the detailed pitch report of Dubai ahead of India vs Australia match.
This will be their first ICC knockout encounter since Australia’s victory in the 2023 World Cup final. Historically, Australia has dominated India in ICC events, and India will be determined to change that narrative. Since 2010, India has managed to defeat Australia in ICC knockout matches only once in four encounters.
In the ongoing Champions Trophy, India has displayed exceptional form, topping their group with three consecutive wins. Both teams will be looking for a place in the final, making this a high-stakes encounter between two cricketing powerhouses.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium have been slow, making run-scoring difficult. India faced some resistance while chasing 229 against Bangladesh in their opening game but comfortably defended 249 against New Zealand in their final group-stage match.
Spinners have been highly effective, particularly in the second innings. The average bowling average for spinners in the first innings stands at 42.22, but it drops significantly to 24.76 in the second innings, highlighting their growing influence as the match progresses.
Dubai International Cricket Stadium – ODI Stats
- Total Matches: 61
- Matches won batting first: 23
- Matches won bowling first: 36
- Average 1st innings Score: 219
- Average 2nd innings Score: 193
- Highest total recorded: 355/5 (ENG vs PAK)
- Lowest total recorded: 91/10 (NAM vs UAE)
- Highest successful chase: 287/8 (SL vs PAK)
- Lowest total defended: 168/10 (UAE vs NEP)
Highest ODI Totals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
| Team | Score | Overs | Run Rate | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 355/5 | 50.0 | 7.10 | 1 | Pakistan | Dubai | Won | 20-Nov-2015 |
| Australia | 327/7 | 50.0 | 6.54 | 1 | Pakistan | Dubai | Won | 31-Mar-2019 |
| S. Africa | 317/5 | 50.0 | 6.34 | 1 | Pakistan | Dubai | Won | 08-Nov-2010 |
| Pakistan | 307/7 | 50.0 | 6.14 | 2 | Australia | Dubai | Lost | 31-Mar-2019 |
| Pakistan | 292/6 | 50.0 | 5.84 | 1 | Sri Lanka | Dubai | Won | 13-Oct-2017 |
Overall, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to be slow, making batting progressively difficult, especially in the second innings. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first and post a competitive total, with spinners playing a crucial role in the latter half. A score above 260 could be a match-winning total in these conditions.
With India’s strong spin attack and Australia’s power-packed batting lineup, this semi-final promises to be an intense battle between two top-tier teams.
