India vs Australia Semi-Final Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025© AFP
India vs Australia Semi-Final Highlights, Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli shone with an 84-run knock as India defeated Australia by 4 wickets to enter the final of Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday. The Rohit Sharma-led side chased down a target of 265 runs in 48.1 overs. Apart from Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (45), KL Rahul (42 not out) and Hardik Pandya (28) also played crucial knocks. Earlier, disciplined bowling effort helped India bundle out Australia for 264 after getting an invitation to bowl first. Mohammed Shami was the pick of Indian bowlers with figures of 3 for 48 while Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja picked two apiece. For Australia, Steve Smith was the top-scorer with 73 runs off 96 balls. India are set to take on the winner of South Africa vs New Zealand match in the final. (SCORECARD)
India vs Australia Semi-Final Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025, straight from Dubai –
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22:16 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: It’s a wrap!
Okay, folks! That is it from the first semi-final of Champions Trophy 2025 between India and Australia. We hope you liked our coverage for the game. Do join us for the second semi-final that takes place between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday. Keep following NDTV Sports for more, goodbye.
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22:06 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: Have a look at Kohli’s wagon wheel –
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22:01 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: “Credit goes to everyone” – Rohit
“Till the last ball is bowled, nothing is certain. At the halfway stage, we felt like it’s a reasonable score. The nature of the pitch doesn’t allow you play your shots. We were clinical with the bat. We were calm and composed in our chase. Looked better (pitch). Slightly played better than the one against NZ. It’s about playing good cricket. There are a lot of experienced guys. That’s something I wanted to have – six bowling options and at the same get that batting depth as well. Credit goes to everyone who were involved in making the team. He’s done it for so many years. When we wee batting, we were calm. Those shots in the end by Hardik were crucial,” said Rohit Sharma.
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22:00 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: ‘We could have got a few more’ – Smith
“I thought the bowlers did a really good job, they worked hard throughout, the spinners squeezed and took the game deep. It was a tricky wicket to start on batting, tough to rotate the strike, everyone did a really good job tonight. It played pretty similar throughout. Little bit of hold for the spinners, little bit of spin and a bit of skid. For the pacers, it was two-paced. We probably could have got a few more on. We lost a couple of wickets at crucial times. If we got 280+, things would have been different. Felt like we were one wicket too many down at each stage of the game. The way we’ve come together. The bowling unit did a wonderful job, some of the batters stood up. We played exceptionally well against England. Some really good cricketers, they are going to get bigger and better,” said Australia captain Steve Smith.
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21:55 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: India mantain dominance over Australia!
India now share a 3-0 win record against Australia in the knockouts of Champions Trophy. They defeated Australia in the quarterfinals in 1998 and 2000, and now they register a victory over the old-rivals in the semi-final as well.
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21:51 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: Rohit’s historic milestone!
Rohit Sharma has become the first captain in the world to reach the finals of all ICC tournaments. Under his leadership, India played the World Test Championship and Cricket World Cup finals in the year 2023. In 2024, he led India to the T20 World Cup title. And now, in 2025, India have qualified for the Champions Trophy final. This is some form to savour.
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21:46 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: Virat named Player of the Match!
“It was pretty similar to the other day against Pakistan. It is about understanding the conditions and rotating the strike because partnerships on its pitch are important. it all depends on the conditions and then I play my innings. My timing, my composure at the crease, I wasn’t rushed. The singles that I took was the most pleasing part for me. This game is all about pressure. If you go deep into the game, the opposition usually give in. It is important to control your impulses. Even if the RR is six an over, I am not bothered. [Best he has ever played?] I don’t know. That is up to you guys to break down. I have never focused on those things. When you don’t think of those milestones, they happen. If I get to the three-figure mark, great, but the win is important. For me, those things don’t matter anymore,” said Kohli after the game.
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21:45 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: India script history!
India become the first team to make it to the Champions Trophy final thrice in a row. They won the title in 2013 before losing to Pakistan in 2017. Another edition, and India enter another final of the ICC event!
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21:42 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: What a game!
The target of 265 at one point seemed easily chasable for India but hats off to Australia’s fielding and bowling that they still managed to make a game out of it. Not to forget, Kohli’s masterclass. He scored a gritty 84 to keep India ahead in the game.
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21:35 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: India win!!!
Kl Rahul finishes off the game with a six and that takes India over the line. They win the game by 4 wickets and enter the final of Champions Trophy for a record third time.
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21:32 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: OUT!
Hardik Pandya is out! He wanted to finish off the match with a biggie but has handed a catch to the fielder at long-off. India need 6 runs in 13 balls.
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21:30 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: FOUR!
47.3 – A four from Hardik pandya. India need only six to win.
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21:26 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: Another SIX!
Another powerful shot from Hardik Pandya for a six and this match is right in India’s grip now. India need 12 runs in 18 balls.
IND 253/5 (47)
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21:25 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: SIX!
After trying a lot, Hardik Pandya has finally managed to hit a boundary. It was a fuller ball from Adam Zampa and Hardik slammed it over the long-off for a biggie. India need 18 runs in 19 balls.
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21:19 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: Big feat for KL Rahul!
KL Rahul raced to the 3000 ODI runs mark in the 46th over of the India innings. It was a brilliant over from Nathan Ellis as only one run came off it. That sees India needing 27 runs in 24 balls.
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21:16 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: SIX!
There is the pressure relieving shot from Hardik Pandya. He played four dot balls before hitting one right down the ground for a biggie. A couple comes off the next ball and India now need 28 off 30 balls to win this game.
IND 237/5 (45)
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21:13 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: India need 36 in 36!
Only three runs came off Nathan Ellis’ eighth over. India need 36 runs in 36 balls. A couple of good hits and India will be right on top of this game.
IND 229/5 (44)
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21:07 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: Virat Kohli is OUT!
Virat Kohli is out!!! That is a huge blow for India and Australia have got some motivation to continue their fight. It was a fuller ball from Adam Zampa and Kohli played a slog-sweep on it. The ball fell right into the hands of the fielder at long-on. India need 40 runs in 44 balls.
IND 225/5 (42.4)
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21:05 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: SIX!
KL Rahul dances down the track and he gets it right from the middle of his bat. It was a superbly timed shot and that goes over the fence for a biggie. India need 41 runs in 46 balls.
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21:02 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: FOUR!
That is a brave shot from KL Rahul. It was a fuller ball from Ben Dwarshuis and Rahul slammed it over the mid-on for a four. This is good strategy from India as Rahul has switched gears while Virat Kohli continues to hold the other end tight with singles and doubles. India need 48 runs in 49 balls.
IND 217/4 (41.5)
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20:58 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: FOUR!
That is the relieving shot from KL Rahul. He put his front foot out and slammed it down the ground for a four. The ball went past the right of running long-off. This is the first boundary of Rahul’s innings. India need 59 runs in 56 balls.
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20:51 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: 200 up for India!
A single from KL Rahul through the covers and India race to 200 with that. They need 65 runs in 63 balls. The chasing team is looking well in control. They almost need a run-a-ball. Australia need to wicket to make a comeback in this game.
IND 200/4 (39.3)
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20:48 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: Kohli’s huge achievement!
Virat Kohli broke the record of Sachin Tendulkar to hit most 50-plus scores in ICC ODI tournament history. Have a look at the list –
24 – Virat Kohli (53 innings)
23 – Sachin Tendulkar (58 innings)
18 – Rohit Sharma (42 innings)
17 – Kumar Sangakkara (56 innings)
16 – Ricky Ponting (60 innings)
IND 198/4 (39)
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20:34 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: OUT!
Axar Patel is out for 27 off 30 balls. Nathan Ellis was brought into the attack and he provides Australia a crucial breakthrough. It was a short of length ball coming into Axar. He missed the pull shot as the ball skid off the surface. India need 87 runs in 90 balls.
IND 178/4 (35)
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20:30 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: FOUR!
That runs away for a four! Axar Patel hit it through extra cover for the boundary. Eighr runs came off the over and India now need 90 runs off the remaining 96 balls. This is good batting from the chasing team. They are going really well. Australia badly need a wicket.
IND 175/3 (34)
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20:23 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: Australia lose a review!
There was an LBW appeal against Virat Kohli and umpire was unconvinced. Australia went upstairs only to find out that Kohli had got a faint edge on it. It’s a huge-huge relief for the India star as it seemed that Kohli was plumb in front of the stumps. After the UltraEdge showed that Kohli had nicked the ball, the India batter was seen wearing a cheeky smile.
IND 160/3 (31.5)
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20:20 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: SIX!
A slog-sweep from Axar Patel for a six over deep square leg. It was bowled fuller from Tanveer Sangha and Axar took the chance. It paid off as the ball went over the fence for the maximum.
IND 158/3 (30.5)
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20:17 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: 150 up for India!
A single from Axar Patel down the ground and there is the 150 for India! The side needs 115 runs off the remaining 120 balls. This match is hanging in the balance at the moment. Virat Kohli is the key for India, while the same wicket could put Australia in command.
IND 150/3 (30)
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20:12 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: FOUR!
Short and put away by Virat Kohli. Adam Zampa bowled the half-tracker and Kohli quickly transferred his weight on the backfoot to pull that through the cow corner for a four. This is a good relieving shot from Kohli.
IND 145/3 (28.1)
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20:11 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: Good move from India!
Once again India have sent Axar Patel higher in the batting order. If he could play a brisk cameo, it could be a blessing for India.
IND 141/3 (28)
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20:06 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: OUT!
There is the crucial breakthrough for Australia! They have broken the 91-run stand for the third wicket. Shreyas Iyer has been bowled out by Adam Zampa and that sees India go three down. It was bowled around good length and Iyer wanted to cut it away. He missed the ball and that hit his off-stump. Iyer departs five short of his fifty.
IND 134/3 (26.2)
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20:03 (IST)
IND vs AUS Live: Catch dropped!
Virat Kohli nearly fell to Australia’s trap. They positioned Glenn Maxwell at short cover and Cooper Connolly bowled it outside off stump. Kohli got a leading edge but Glenn Maxwell failed to take the tough chance.
IND 134/2 (26)
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20:01 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: Fifty for Virat Kohli!
Virat Kohli slammed his half-century in 53 balls. He got there with a strong shot on the leg side. A dot ball followed and that was the end of the 25th over for India. While India are in complete control at the moment, Australia are still in the game.
IND 131/2 (25)
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19:54 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: India in control!
Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer have added 74 runs for the third wicket off 91 balls so far. Both of them are close to their respective fifties. India are in control at the moment in the chase of 265.
IND 117/2 (23)
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19:46 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: FOUR! 100 up for India!
A poor ball down the leg side from Tanveer Sangha and Virat Kohli takes full advantage of that. He sweeps it away for a four through the fine leg fence. That also sees India cross the mark of 100 runs at the loss of two wickets.
IND 100/2 (19.4)
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19:40 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Huge feats for Virat Kohli!
Virat Kohli is the only player in the world with a 60-plus average among the batter who have scored at least 1000 runs in ODI chases. He has also become the second batter in the world after Sachin Tendulkar to score 8000 runs in ODI chases.
IND 93/2 (19)
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19:36 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Kohli-Iyer solid!
The duo of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer has stitched 45 runs for the third wicket off 61 balls so far. This is turning out to be a really good partnership for India. Their scoring rate is 4.89 while the asking rate is 5.53.
IND 88/2 (18)
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19:29 (IST)
India vs Australia Live: FOUR!
Tad poor from Australia and Virat Kohli has put it away for a four. Nathan Ellis bowled a short ball to Kohli and the Indian batter pulled it away for the boundary through the backward square leg.
IND 82/2 (16)
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19:27 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: LBW appeal against Kohli
Virat Kohli missed an Adam Zampa delivery and that hit him on the front foot. The Australian players appealed for an LBW but umpire was unconvinced. It was a right move from Australia not to go upstairs as ball tracking reveals it would have missed the stumps.
IND 75/2 (15)
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