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NRIPage | Articles | INDIA vs AUSTRALIA Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final: India Wins and Reaches Final | Get Indian Desi Latest Sports News & Updates in USA. Stay Ahead in Sports & Gaming Action - NRI Page
India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai. Australia batted first and scored 264 runs, with Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61) playing well. India's bowlers, especially Mohammed Shami (3/48) and Varun Chakravarthy, kept Australia in check.
While chasing, Virat Kohli (84) and KL Rahul (42) played important knocks*, with Hardik Pandya’s quick 28 runs helping India cross the target. India has now qualified for the final and will face either South Africa or New Zealand.
Key Moments:
✔ Australia scored 264 runs in 49.3 overs.
✔ Steve Smith top-scored with 73, while Carey made 61.
✔ Mohammed Shami took 3 wickets, including Smith’s.
✔ India lost early wickets but Kohli and Rahul steadied the innings.
✔ Virat Kohli scored his 74th ODI fifty and made 84 runs.
✔ Hardik Pandya hit big sixes and scored 28 off 24 balls.
✔ India won by 4 wickets with 3 overs to spare.
Australia’s Innings:
Early Wickets: Australia lost opener Cooper Connolly for 0 in the first over to Shami.
Travis Head’s Attack: He hit quick runs (39 off 33 balls) but was dismissed by Varun Chakravarthy.
Smith and Labuschagne Partnership: They added 56 runs but Labuschagne (28) was LBW to Jadeja.
Late Fight: Steve Smith made 73, but after he got out, Carey (61) helped Australia reach 264.
Final Score: Australia all out for 264 in 49.3 overs.
India’s Innings:
Shaky Start: Shubman Gill (15) was bowled by Dwarshuis, and Rohit Sharma (28) was LBW to Connolly.
Kohli’s Masterclass: Virat Kohli (84) steadied the chase and built a 91-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer (45).
Hardik Pandya’s Cameo: Quick 28 runs with big sixes helped India.
KL Rahul’s Calm Finish: Stayed unbeaten on 42 and took India over the line.
Winning Moment: India chased 265 with 4 wickets in hand.
