DUBAI: Australia have given India target of 265 runs in the first semi-final played at the Dubai International Stadium.
Steve Smith scored 73 runs and Alex Carey hit 61 runs in what is looking a spin-friendly pitch.
Mohammed Shami claimed three wickets. Varun Chakaravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja hit two targets respectively.
India remains unbeaten in the tournament so far. In their ODI history, the two teams have faced each other 151 times, with Australia winning 84 matches and India securing 57 victories.
In Champions Trophy encounters, India and Australia have met four times, India won two, Australia one, while one match ended without a result. In ICC knockout matches, both teams have won four times each in their eight meetings.
Meanwhile, the second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa is set for March 5. Both teams will hold a training session today at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
