It’s all set as India gearing up to take on Australia in a high-stakes Champions Trophy semi-final. No one can deny that this will be the real test for India, as Australia have always had a dominant record against them in 50-over ICC tournaments. This is why many Indian fans are eager to see whether India can pull off a big win or not.
Currently, Rohit Sharma and his team are performing exceptionally well, having won all three of their group-stage matches—two while chasing and one by restricting the opposition. Looks like all bases are covered. Meanwhile, Steve Smith and his team cannot be taken lightly, as their Champions Trophy campaign has been impressive, especially with the bat, where they have been smashing opposition bowlers all over the park.
Now, the Dubai International Stadium is all set to host a thrilling Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia. But how have both teams performed in ICC Champions Trophy knockouts—not just against each other but overall? Take a look at both teams’ Champions Trophy knockout wins and their record in reaching the semi-finals.
India’s Champions Trophy Knockout wins
- 2000:
- Quarter-final vs Australia: Won by 20 runs.
- Semi-final vs South Africa: Won by 95 runs.
- 2002:
- Semi-final vs South Africa: Won by 10 runs.
- 2013:
- Semi-final vs Sri Lanka: Won by 8 wickets.
- Final vs England: Won by 5 runs.
- 2017:
- Semi-final vs Bangladesh: Won by 9 wickets.
Australia Champions Trophy Knockout wins
- 2006 ICC Champions Trophy:
- Semi-final vs New Zealand: Won by 34 runs.
- Final vs West Indies: Won by 8 wickets.
- 2009 ICC Champions Trophy:
- Semi-final vs Pakistan: Won by 2 wickets.
- Final vs New Zealand: Won by 6 wickets.
If we look at the record when it comes to Champions Trophy knockouts, India have won a total of six high-stakes clashes, including multiple semi-finals and two famous final victories—one shared with Sri Lanka in 2002 and another against England in 2013. On the other hand, Australia have four Champions Trophy knockout wins, including their victories in the 2006 final against West Indies and the 2009 final against New Zealand.
Champions Trophy knockout losses for India and Australia
| Team | Year | Match | Opponent | Result |
| India | 2000 | Final | New Zealand | Lost by 4 wickets |
| 2017 | Final | Pakistan | Lost by 180 runs | |
| Australia | 2004 | Semi-final | England | Lost by 6 wickets |
What is India’s record vs Australia in knockout matches in ICC tournaments?
| Competition | Matches | India Wins | Australia Wins | Draws/NR |
| ICC World Cup | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| ICC Champions Trophy | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ICC T20 World Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ICC World Test Championship Final | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Although comparing both teams’ performances in the Champions Trophy, it is clear that India have entered the knockout stage more times overall, which is why they have a better record compared to Australia. However, when looking at ICC knockout matches as a whole, it is the team in yellow who have dominated the Men in Blue, particularly in the 50-over World Cup.
Everyone still remembers the heartbreaking 2003 final for India, where Ricky Ponting single-handedly took the game away. Similarly, the 2015 semi-final did not end well for India against Australia, and the latest heartbreak came in 2023, a memory still fresh in the minds of Indian fans.
From India’s perspective, their most memorable win against Australia in ICC knockouts came in the semi-final of the 2007 T20 World Cup, courtesy of Yuvraj Singh’s explosive innings. Another unforgettable victory was in the 2011 World Cup quarter-final, where India thumped Australia, once again thanks to Yuvraj Singh’s heroics.
