India clinched a thrilling victory over Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, securing their spot in the final. Chasing a target of 265, India reached 267 for 6, winning by four wickets with 11 balls to spare.
Key Moments:
Virat Kohli’s Masterclass: Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 84 runs off 98 balls, guiding India through crucial phases of the chase.
KL Rahul’s Finishing Touch: With India needing a boundary to seal the match, KL Rahul stepped forward and delivered a stunning six over long-on, propelling India into the final.
Pitch Conditions Favoring Spin: The dry and cracked Dubai pitch offered assistance to spinners, a factor that India’s bowlers exploited effectively to stifle Australia’s scoring.
India won with a six and reached the final
Final Over:
Bowler: Adam Zampa
Batsmen: KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya
Required Runs: 6 runs from 6 balls
First Ball: Dot ball.
Second Ball: KL Rahul hits a four.
Third Ball: Single taken by KL Rahul.
Fourth Ball: Single taken by Hardik Pandya.
Fifth Ball: Wide ball.
Fifth Ball (re-bowled): Single taken by KL Rahul.
Sixth Ball: KL Rahul hits a six, securing India’s victory.
Rahul emphasized his commitment to the team’s success and addressed the ongoing scrutiny regarding his position in the ODI squad. He stated, “What more can I do?” highlighting his dedication and resilience in the face of criticism
Chase Mastery: Virat Kohli’s ability to pace the innings and maintain composure under pressure was instrumental in guiding India to a successful chase of 265 runs.
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India Triumphs Over Australia to Reach Champions Trophy Final
Australia’s Missed Opportunities: The Australian fielders dropped crucial catches, notably giving Kohli an extra life, which he capitalized on to steer India closer to the target
After Australia’s semi-final loss to India in the Champions Trophy 2025, captain Steve Smith addressed the media, acknowledging India’s superior performance and reflecting on his team’s efforts:
On India’s Performance: Smith commended India for their exceptional play, stating: “They played well, they outplayed us, and they deserve the victory.”
Regarding the Dubai Venue: When questioned about India’s perceived advantage of playing all their matches in Dubai, Smith dismissed such notions, saying: “I’m not buying into it. India obviously played some really good cricket here.”
On Australia’s Bowling Attack: Despite missing key bowlers, Smith praised the efforts of the less experienced players: “I thought the bowlers did a really good job. There were some glimpses tonight of some really good stuff.”
Reflecting on His Dismissal: Smith acknowledged a pivotal moment in the match, mentioning: “I missed a full toss. It wasn’t ideal.”
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