Dubai, March 4, 2025 – In a thrilling semi-final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Team India secured a place in the final after defeating Australia by four wickets at the Dubai International Stadium. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India put up a commanding performance, with Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami emerging as the heroes of the match.
Australia Sets a Target of 265 Runs
Batting first after winning the toss, Australia posted a competitive total of 265 runs. Despite a strong start from their openers, India’s disciplined bowling attack kept the scoring in check. Mohammed Shami was the standout performer with the ball, claiming four crucial wickets. Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav also contributed with key breakthroughs, preventing Australia from building big partnerships.
Kohli Leads India’s Chase
Chasing 265, India lost an early wicket but was steadied by a brilliant innings from Virat Kohli. The star batter played a match-winning knock, scoring a crucial half-century under pressure. Contributions from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul ensured India stayed on track. The chase was completed in the 48th over, sealing India’s spot in the final.
Road to the Final
With this victory, India moves one step closer to lifting the Champions Trophy. They will now face the winner of the second semi-final in the final match. The team has shown exceptional form throughout the tournament, and fans are eagerly anticipating a historic finish.
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