India vs Australia Highlights for Semi-final 1 of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
India secured a thrilling 4-wicket victory over Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, booking their place in the final. Let’s look at India vs Australia Highlights for 1st Semi-final.
Chasing 265, India displayed resilience, with Virat Kohli (84), KL Rahul (42*), and Shreyas Iyer (45) leading the chase at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
IND vs AUS scorecard, semi-final 1 of ICC Champions Trophy
Australia 264/10 (49.3 overs) India 267/6 (48.1 overs)
India vs Australia highlights
Australia, after electing to bat first, suffered an early blow as Cooper Connolly fell for a duck to Mohammed Shami in the 3rd over.
Steven Smith (73 off 96) and Travis Head (39 off 35) steadied the innings, while Marnus Labuschagne (29) and Alex Carey (61 off 78) contributed crucial runs in the middle overs.
India’s bowlers kept the pressure on, with Shami three for 48 and Ravindra Jadeja two for 40 leading the attack. Varun Chakravarthy 2 for 49 and Hardik Pandya 1 for 40 also chipped in as Australia was bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs.
India’s historical chase in Dubai
India’s chase got off to a shaky start, losing Shubman Gill (8) and Rohit Sharma (28) early. However, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer steadied the ship with a 91-run partnership, ensuring India stayed in control.
After Iyer’s dismissal for 45, Axar Patel played a quick cameo (27 off 30) before falling to Nathan Ellis. With Kohli departing at 225/5, the pressure was on KL Rahul, who guided India home with an unbeaten 42 off 34 balls, sealing the win in 48.1 overs. Hardik Pandya also played his part with the bat as his 24-ball 28 knock narrowed the winning margin.
It was the third highest chase at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With this win, India has booked a place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final and will face the winner of the South Africa vs New Zealand semi-final.
Player of the match
Virat Kohli
DOWNLOAD: STUMPSANDBAILS FANTASY CRICKET APP
DOWNLOAD: DRAGOZ SPORTS FANTASY CRICKET APP
