ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India Beat Australia

India pulled off a sensational 4-wicket victory against Australia during the semi-final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With this win, India has advanced to the final of the tournament for a record third successive time. Virat Kohli scored 84 runs and Shreyas Iyer scored 45 runs in a match-winning partnership that helped the Men in Blue chase down the 265-run target in 48.1 overs.

This win showed once again that India can perform well in knockout games when the pressure is on. The team did a great job of planning, carrying out, and staying calm during the chase. Fans at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium witnessed another chapter of India’s growing dominance in global tournaments, as Kohli guided the team with his experience and calmness in crunch situations.

Australia Restricted By Shami-Led Bowling Attack To 264 Runs

Rohit Sharma was not lucky at the toss for the 11th time in a row in ODIs. Mohammed Shami picked up three wickets for just 48 runs, emerging as India’s best bowler. His brilliant performance helped the Indian side. His support came in the form of Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja who responded with two wickets each.

Shami’s spell once again proved his reliability in high-pressure knockout games. India had the upper hand thanks to his early successes, and Jadeja’s precise spin in the middle overs kept Australia from getting into the rhythm they wanted. Varun Chakravarthy, playing his first major ICC semi-final, impressed with his variations and control, tightening the scoring rate when it mattered most.

Australia’s batting met some resistance in the form of Steven Smith (73 runs off 96 balls) and Alex Carey (61 runs off 64 balls). Nevertheless, Carey’s run out due to Iyer’s direct throw limited Australia’s acceleration in the final overs. The Australian team was all out for 264 runs in 49.3 overs. Middle-order batsmen tried to fight back, but India’s fielding and bowling made it hard for them.

India’s Chase Fueled by Iyer and Kohli’s Steady 91-Run Partnership

India’s chase began on the backfoot as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill fell to the Australian bowlers early on. But it was Kohli, who took the anchor role and displayed his trademark calmness and skill, scoring 84 runs off 98 balls, getting India through a difficult patch. He was well supported by Shreyas Iyer, who scored 45 runs.Kohli and Iyer worked together to build a strong base by getting runs that mattered.

Kohli and Iyer worked well together, being calm and on time. They did a good job of changing the strike and taking advantage of deliveries that weren’t very tight, which helped India stay ahead of the run rate they needed. Kohli was a dependable player in ICC knockout games because he could handle stress and make smart shots. Every boundary he struck lifted the crowd and added belief to India’s chase.

India lost some wickets in quick succession from their middle order, but not before Pandya played a quick-fire cameo of 28 runs. Alongside him, KL Rahul scored 42 off 37 balls, bringing India home for the victory. With both these players at the crease, the match looked in India’s control and Rahul hit a six to clinch the match with 48.1 overs.

KL’s last touch- Rahul showed how deep India’s batting has become. His ability to stay calm under pressure and find openings at key times changed the course of the game in India’s favor. Pandya’s cameo, meanwhile, added the much-needed momentum just when the game appeared to be tightening.

India Marches to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final

With this victory, India has ousted the defending ODI World Champions, Australia, from the tournament. India has gone unbeaten in the tournament, and now awaits the winner of the South Africa vs New Zealand semi-final, which will be played on March 5, 2025. Final will be played on March 09, 2025.

The journey of Team India to the final has been nothing short of amazing. The team has shown maturity and balance by winning the group stages and finishing off the knockouts in style. Rohit Sharma has made the players hungry and disciplined by putting experienced players with new ones

Fans all over India stayed up late to celebrate, and there were a lot of messages on social media congratulating them. Former players and cricket legends praised the team’s overall greatness, especially Kohli’s steady hand and Shami’s spell that turned the match around.

Important Shows

• Virat Kohli (84), Shreyas Iyer (45), KL Rahul (42*), and Mohammed Shami (3/48) for India
• Australia had Steven Smith (73), Alex Carey (61), and Adam Zampa (2/47) on their team.

The last fight is coming.

India has once again shown that they are the best team in this ICC events. It is now just one step away from winning its third ICC Champions Trophy.

The stakes will be high as Rohit Sharma’s team tries to win a nother trophy for India. India is the team to beat in the final because Kohli is playing so well, Shami is leading the attack, and the middle order is always contributing. Now the focus is on keeping up the pace and carrying out plans in the title fight.

If India wins the trophy, it will be their seventh ICC title overall, making them one of the most successful cricketing nations in the modern era. The countdown to March 9 has begun, and the stage in Dubai is ready for another historic night in Indian cricket.

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