In a high-stakes clash dominated by echoes of the past, India avenged its 2023 final heartbreak by sending Australia through the exit door with an exhilarating four-wicket triumph in Dubai.
Virat's chase masterclass and fine run in ODIs against Australia continued as he powered India to a four-wicket win over Aussies in the semifinal, driving the Men in Blue to brink of a win from situation of 43/2 during a 265-run chase before some heavy blows from Hardik Pandya and KL Rahu
Australia captain Steve Smith felt a couple more runs on the board could have changed the complexion of the entire semi-final following their Champions Trophy campaign-ending defeat against India on Tuesday.
Virat Kohli delivered a chase masterclass to knock Australia out of the tournament and send India to the final with a four-wicket win in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday in Dubai.
India stalwart Virat Kohli continued to extend his sublime record in the field and toppled Australia legend Ricky Ponting's record for most catches taken by a fielder in the ODIs.
During the clash against India, Smith scored 73 in 96 balls, with four boundaries and a six. He was taking on a world-class Indian attack with a strike rate of 76.04. He perished to a fine delivery from Mohammed Shami which castled his stumps.
The Indian Cricket Team is wearing black armbands on Tuesday during the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in honour of the late Padmakar Shivalkar.
Australia skipper Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first in the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy against India on Tuesday.
Ahead of the semi-final clash between India and Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla said that he is "very confident" that Men in Blue will go on to win the match against Steve Smith-led side at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
Australia captain Steve Smith addressed the media in a pre-match press conference ahead of their high-stakes ICC Champions Trophy semifinal clash against India on Tuesday. With India entering the match on the back of an unbeaten run, Smith acknowledged their dominance and shared his thoughts
Australia captain Steve Smith hopes to avoid bearing the responsibility with the ball, considering the turning nature of Dubai's strip ahead of their semi-final clash against India in the ongoing Champions Trophy on Tuesday.