India national cricket team advanced to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after defeating Australia by five wickets in an exciting semi-final match at the Dubai International Stadium. Two cricketing giants engaged in fierce play throughout the match, which took place at the Dubai International Stadium.
Australia put up a strong fight, but they were ultimately defeated by India’s skill and calculating play, which allowed them to chase down 265 runs with 11 balls remaining.
Not to forget India’s Master class with Kohli who is the Chase king.
To amalgamate the India vs. Australia innings, India’s top five batsmen took their time at the crease. Virat Kohli further solidified his standing as a big-match player with a calm performance that saw him earn his 74th ODI half-century. To ensure a consistent pursuit following Axar Patel’s dismissal, he teamed up with KL Rahul. Rahul and Hardik Pandya took over after Kohli failed to complete the chase. With 11 balls remaining, India crossed the finish line due to Rahul’s six to complete the victory after Pandya’s brief appearance gave them the motivation they needed.
Steve Smith chose to bat first in the eagerly awaited India vs Australia semi-final match after Rohit Sharma lost the toss for the fourteenth time in a row. Australia was bowled out for 264, short of the 280-run score they were aiming for, despite a heroic effort from Alex Carey.
Nonetheless, Contrary to Australia, the India national cricket team established a more deliberate approach by concentrating more on running between the wickets (158 runs by running as opposed to 129 for Australia).
With a dot-ball percentage of 50%, as opposed to Australia’s 39%, India’s spinners maintained superior control and limited boundary opportunities.
Furthermore, missed opportunities and dropped catches in India vs. Australia, especially against Kohli, proved to be costly because he proved his ability to perform well under pressure by scoring 8000 ODI runs in chases with this knock.
Key performances of the Australian and India national cricket teams
India national cricket team won by 4 wickets (11 balls left)
Player of the Match
Virat Kohli (IND) 84 (98)
Toss: The Australia team won the toss and decided to bat
Australian Team
- Steve Smith 73 (96)
- Alex Carey 61 (57)
- Travis Head 39 (33)
- Nathan Ellis 2/49 (10)
- Adam Zampa 2/60 (10)
Indian Team
- Virat Kohli 84 (98)
- Shreyas Lyer 45 (62)
- KL Rahul 42″ (34)
- Mohammed Shami 3/48 (10)
- Ravindra Jadeja 2/40 (8)
- Varun Chakaravarthy 2/49 (10)
India-267/6 (48.1)
Venue of India vs. Australia match: Dubai International Stadium
First Innings of India vs. Australia match: Innings for Australia.
Australian captain Steve Smith chose to bat first after winning the toss for the fourteenth time in a row. Travis Head counterattacked after Mohammed Shami removed an opener, prompting India to change their bowling plan.
The innings was stabilized by a vital combination between Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. India continued to break important stands at crucial times despite consistent partnerships throughout the middle overs.
While Alex Carey appeared the most assured of the hitters with a well-paced 61, Smith played a cool 73-run knock. Australia was bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs as a result of neither being able to survive till the final overs. The strong performances from India’s spinners, Shami (3/48), Jadeja (2/40), and Varun Chakravarthy (2/49), limited Australia’s scoring prospects.
Second Inning of India vs. Australia: The Chase by India
India’s national cricket team started aggressively but lost early wickets while chasing 265 runs. Despite some strong strokes, captain Rohit Sharma was expelled when attempting a risky sweep shot, and Shubman Gill got hit by an inside edge.
The responsibility was placed on Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer at 43/2 in the eighth over.
Kohli, who is renowned for his calm chases, formed important partnerships with Axar Patel (47 runs) and Iyer (45 runs). Australia’s spinners attempted to apply pressure, but Kohli’s strategic batting kept India ahead of the needed run rate in the India vs. Australia match.
He used strike rotation instead of boundary hitting, which worked well for him in his traditional percentage cricket style.
After Adam Zampa removed Iyer, India’s national cricket team needed 131 off 142 balls. Following a consolidation by Axar Patel and KL Rahul, Kohli tried an unusually huge smash from Zampa but was caught at long-on, falling for 84. KL Rahul (42*) and Hardik Pandya (who made an appearance with lustful blows) effectively ended the chase with 40 runs needed off 44 balls. Rahul hit Glenn Maxwell for a six to clinch the match spectacularly.
India vs. Australia After-Match Responses
Steve Smith, the captain of Australia:
Praised the spinners for tightening the game in the middle overs and acknowledged the great efforts of his bowlers in the India vs Australia match.
Claimed that considering the pitch’s characteristics, 280 could have been a more competitive total and said despite their diminished bowling roster, his team put up a fight, and he believed they would keep improving in subsequent matches.
Rohit Sharma, the captain of India:
Emphasized the value of collaborations while expressing delight with the team’s composure during the hunt and the unpredictability of Dubai pitches and gave the players credit for their flexibility.
He also praised Kohli for his reliability in essential games and acknowledged the significant contributions made by numerous players in the ICC Champions Trophy.
Virat Kohli, Player of the Match:
He focused on strike rotation and partnerships in the India vs. Australia match, drawing comparisons between this hit and his century against Pakistan.
Emphasized the significance of successfully anchoring the chase rather than pursuing personal achievements
Claimed that forcing the opposition to give up under pressure when the match is prolonged with wickets in hand is a strategy used in major matches
Moreover, India’s national cricket team has guaranteed its participation in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final, which will be held at the Dubai International Stadium, with their victory. They now await the outcome of South Africa vs. New Zealand’s second semi-final, which will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With India hoping to win another ICC Champions Trophy, the final looks to be a fascinating match.
The second semi-final, in which South Africa and New Zealand will compete for the final position, is currently the focus of cricket fans’ attention. India’s national cricket team will then play the final and fate will be decided.
