LIVE: India vs Australia, ICC Champions Trophy Semi-Final - Can Kohli's Men Contain Aussies?

Birmingham (The Uttam Hindu) :  The highly-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy semi-final clash between India and Australia is underway at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham. Australia, who won the toss, have chosen to bat first on a pitch that is expected to offer some assistance to the seamers. The Australian innings is off to a cautious start, with Travis Head and David Warner at the crease.

Indian Bowlers Eye Early Breakthrough

The Indian bowling attack, led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah, will be looking to strike early and put pressure on the Australian batting line-up. The duo has been in excellent form throughout the tournament and will be key to India's chances of restricting Australia to a modest total.

Travis Head Key for Australia

Travis Head, who has been in good form in the tournament, will be crucial to Australia's chances of posting a competitive total. The left-handed batsman has shown his ability to play both pace and spin effectively and will be looking to anchor the Australian innings.

India's Road to Semis

India, who topped Group B with three wins from three matches, will be looking to carry their momentum into the semi-final. The team has been in excellent form, with both the batting and bowling departments firing on all cylinders.

Australia's Journey So Far

Australia, who finished second in Group A, have had a mixed tournament so far. The team has shown flashes of brilliance, but has also struggled to find consistency. However, with a strong batting line-up and a potent bowling attack, Australia will be a formidable opponent for India.