IND vs AUS / 2023's revenge is complete, Team India defeated Australia in the semi-finals of CT

Team India has made it to the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. India defeated Australia by 4 wickets in the semi-final played in Dubai. Mohammed Shami (3 wickets) and Virat Kohli (84 runs) performed brilliantly. KL Rahul won the match by hitting a six.

IND vs AUS: The Indian cricket team has made a spectacular entry into the final of the Champions Trophy 2025. In the first semifinal held at the Dubai International Stadium, Team India defeated Australia by 4 wickets. The heroes of this victory were Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami, whose stellar performances propelled India into an ICC tournament final for the third consecutive time.

Shami’s Lethal Bowling Restricts Australia to 264

Australia won the toss and opted to bat first, but the Indian bowlers put up a strong performance, restricting them to 264 runs in 49.3 overs. Experienced pacer Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers, taking three crucial wickets. Ravindra Jadeja and Varun Chakravarthy also played key roles, claiming two wickets each to dismantle the Australian batting lineup. Captain Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61) tried to steady the innings, but the Indian bowlers made a strong comeback in the latter half.

Kohli’s Masterclass Knock, KL Rahul’s Winning Six

Chasing a target of 265, India had a shaky start, but once again, Virat Kohli proved why he is the 'Run Chase Master.' He played a crucial knock of 84 runs off 98 balls and built three key partnerships—91 runs with Shreyas Iyer, 44 runs with Axar Patel, and 47 runs with KL Rahul.

In the final overs, Hardik Pandya (28) played a quick cameo, while KL Rahul sealed the victory with a six. Team India successfully chased the target in 48.1 overs, losing six wickets, and secured its place in the final.

Revenge Against Australia, Eyes on Repeating History

With this victory, India avenged its defeat against Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. It also brought back memories of the 2011 World Cup quarterfinal when India defeated Australia to reach the semifinals and eventually lifted the trophy.

Now, Team India has its sights set on winning the Champions Trophy final. Will history repeat itself? Cricket fans eagerly await the ultimate showdown!