India vs Australia semi-final: Records that could be broken in the much-anticipated Champions Trophy 2025 clash

The stage is set for a blockbuster showdown as India and Australia lock horns in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday, 4 March. The India vs Australia clash was finalised after New Zealand lost the final group-stage game of the tournament to the Men in Blue on Sunday. New Zealand will play South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on 5 March.

With a spot in the final on the line, some of the biggest names in cricket are also on the verge of reaching significant milestones as India prepare to take on the Aussies. From Virat Kohli chasing history to Glenn Maxwell eyeing multiple records, here’s a look at the key milestones that could be achieved in this highly anticipated encounter.

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Kohli eyes massive Champions Trophy record

Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli is just 41 runs away from becoming India’s highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history. If he achieves this feat, he will surpass Shikhar Dhawan, who currently holds the record.

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Rahul’s 3,000-run milestone

India’s wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul is just 33 runs away from completing 3,000 runs in ODI cricket. He has played 83 matches and scored 2,967 runs at an average of 47.85. If he achieves this milestone in the semi-final, he will join an elite list of Indian batters to reach this landmark.

Maxwell set for dual milestones

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is closing in on two significant records. He needs 17 more runs to complete 4,000 ODI runs in his career. Additionally, he is just 57 runs away from reaching 1,000 ODI runs against India.

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Australian skipper Steve Smith is 105 runs short of completing 4,000 international runs against India across all formats. If he reaches this milestone, he will become one of the few players to have scored over 4,000 runs against India in international cricket.