In the Champions Trophy semifinal on March 4, 2025, India defeated Australia by four wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, securing a spot in the final.
Match Summary:
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 264 | 49.3 |
| India | 267/6 | 48.1 |
Australia Innings:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Smith | 73 | 96 | 76.04 |
| Alex Carey | 61 | 56 | 108.93 |
| Travis Head | 39 | 33 | 118.18 |
| Marnus Labuschagne | 31 | 45 | 68.89 |
Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Connolly, 2.6 ov), 2-54 (Head, 8.2 ov), 3-110 (Labuschagne, 22.3 ov), 4-144 (Inglis, 26.6 ov), 5-198 (Smith, 36.4 ov), 6-205 (Maxwell, 37.3 ov), 7-239 (Dwarshuis, 45.2 ov), 8-249 (Carey, 47.1 ov), 9-262 (Ellis, 48.6 ov), 10-264 (Zampa, 49.3 ov).
India Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Shami | 10 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 4.80 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 10 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 4.00 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 10 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 4.90 |
India Innings:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 84 | 98 | 85.71 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 45 | 53 | 84.91 |
| KL Rahul | 42* | 40 | 105.00 |
| Rohit Sharma | 35 | 40 | 87.50 |
Fall of wickets: 1-5 (Gill, 0.6 ov), 2-27 (Sharma, 5.4 ov), 3-152 (Iyer, 30.5 ov), 4-202 (Kohli, 38.2 ov), 5-234 (Pandya, 42.6 ov), 6-261 (Patel, 47.1 ov).
Australia Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Ellis | 10 | 0 | 49 | 2 | 4.90 |
| Adam Zampa | 10 | 0 | 60 | 2 | 6.00 |
Match Highlights:
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Australia elected to bat first, posting a total of 264 runs. Key contributions came from Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61).
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India’s bowling attack was led by Mohammed Shami, who took 3 wickets for 48 runs. Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Varun Chakaravarthy each claimed 2 wickets, effectively restricting Australia’s scoring opportunities.
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In response, India faced early setbacks but stabilized their innings with a crucial partnership between Virat Kohli (84) and Shreyas Iyer (45). KL Rahul’s unbeaten 42 ensured India’s victory with 11 balls to spare.
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Virat Kohli’s innings was pivotal, showcasing his expertise in chasing targets under pressure. His ability to rotate the strike and build partnerships was instrumental in India’s successful chase.
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Australia’s bowling, despite early breakthroughs, couldn’t maintain pressure in the middle overs. Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa took 2 wickets each but lacked support from the rest of the attack.
This victory propels India into the Champions Trophy final, where they will face the winner of the South Africa vs. New Zealand semifinal.
