Cricket fans were treated to a heart-stopping semi-final clash as India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing 265 in a high-pressure knockout game, Virat Kohli’s masterclass and KL Rahul’s ice-cool finish propelled India into the final, where they await South Africa or New Zealand. Relive the drama of this epic encounter below!
Match Summary
- Result: India won by 4 wickets (11 balls remaining)
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Date: March 4, 2025
- Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (84 runs off 102 balls)
Australia’s Innings: 264/9 in 50 Overs
Top Performers:
- Steve Smith: 73 (89 balls) – Anchored the innings with classic composure.
- Alex Carey: 61 (67 balls) – Revived Australia’s middle order.
- Pat Cummins: 28* (19 balls) – Late blitz added crucial runs.
India’s Bowling Brilliance:
- 🏏 Mohammed Shami (3/48): Dismantled the top order, dismissing Warner (15) and Labuschagne (22).
- 🏏 Ravindra Jadeja (2/40): Tightened the screws with his trademark accuracy.
- Key Moment: Shami’s double-wicket 15th over restricted Australia to 98/3, derailing their early momentum.
India’s Chase: 265/6 in 48.1 Overs
Early Struggles:
India stumbled to 45/2 after 8 overs, with Rohit Sharma (18) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (12) falling to Starc and Hazlewood.
Kohli-Iyer Rescue Act:
- 🔥 Virat Kohli (84): The captain played a vintage knock, rotating strike and punishing loose deliveries. His six off Zampa in the 35th over shifted momentum.
- 🔥 Shreyas Iyer (45): Partnered Kohli in a 112-run stand, soaking up pressure with crisp boundaries.
Rahul’s Finishing Flair:
- 🚀 *KL Rahul (42)**: Sealed the win with a six off Cummins, remaining unbeaten in a tense finale.
- Turning Point: Kohli’s dismissal at 214/5 sparked nerves, but Rahul and Jadeja (18*) held firm.
Key Stats
| Team | Top Scorer | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Steve Smith (73) | Josh Hazlewood (2/52) |
| India | Virat Kohli (84) | Mohammed Shami (3/48) |
What’s Next?
India advances to the Champions Trophy Final on March 8, where they’ll face the winner of South Africa vs New Zealand. Will Kohli’s men lift their third Champions Trophy title?
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