The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between India and Australia on March 4 is set to be a blockbuster showdown, with some of cricket’s biggest names on the brink of significant milestones. The highly anticipated clash comes after India secured their spot by defeating New Zealand, setting up another high-stakes battle with Australia.
As both teams fight for a place in the final, several individual records could be rewritten. Here’s a look at the key milestones that could be achieved in this crucial encounter.
Kohli eyes massive Champions Trophy record
Virat Kohli is just 41 runs away from becoming India’s highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history, a record currently held by Shikhar Dhawan. A strong innings from Kohli could see him surpass Dhawan and cement his name in the tournament’s history.
KL Rahul nears 3,000 ODI runs
India’s wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is 33 runs short of reaching the 3,000-run milestone in ODIs. Having played 83 matches and scored 2,967 runs at an average of 47.85, Rahul will look to join an elite club of Indian batters if he reaches the landmark in the semi-final.
Glenn Maxwell set for dual milestones
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is on the verge of achieving two key records:
- Needs 17 more runs to complete 4,000 ODI runs.
- Just 57 runs away from 1,000 ODI runs against India.
Maxwell’s aggressive batting could see him reach both milestones in this crucial match.
Steve Smith eyes 4,000 runs against India
Australian captain Steve Smith is 105 runs away from completing 4,000 international runs against India across all formats. If he achieves this feat, he will join an elite list of players who have amassed over 4,000 runs against India in international cricket.
With these records on the line, the India vs Australia semi-final promises to be a historic contest, where both teams and players have high stakes beyond just a spot in the final.
