A storied cricket rivalry will add a new chapter when India and Australia square off in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Dubai.

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.

Final: India are facing Australia in a knockout game of an ICC tournament for the first time since the 2023 World Cup, which ended up being a rather nightmarish experience for them.