India triumphed over Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Batting first, Australia posted a total of 265 runs, setting a challenging target for India. Despite early setbacks, India successfully chased down the score to book their place in the final.
Virat Kohli played a crucial knock, scoring 84 runs and anchoring India’s chase. Shubman Gill (30), Rohit Sharma (28), and Shreyas Iyer (45) provided valuable contributions but couldn’t convert their starts into big scores. However, India maintained their momentum and stayed in the game despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
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With India at 238-5 in the 46th over, KL Rahul (33) and Hardik Pandya (11) took charge of the chase. The duo held their nerves and guided India to victory, ensuring a smooth finish under pressure. Their composed batting in the final overs sealed the win for India with a few balls to spare.
Australia’s bowling attack, led by Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa, tried to contain the Indian batters but couldn’t stop them from reaching the target. With this victory, India moves into the tournament final, where they will face the winner of the second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand.
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