India Stuns Australia to Enter Champions Trophy 2025
📍 Dubai, March 4, 2025 – Team India has secured a place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final after a thrilling victory against Australia in the semi-final at the Dubai International Stadium. With a brilliant all-round performance, India chased down Australia’s competitive total to keep their title hopes alive.
Australia’s Innings
Winning the toss, Australia elected to bat first and posted 264 runs before being bowled out. Steve Smith anchored the innings with a steady 73, while Alex Carey contributed 61 runs. However, India’s bowlers kept the Aussies in check, with Mohammed Shami taking 3/38 and Varun Chakravarthy picking up two key wickets.
India’s Chase
Chasing 265, India faced early trouble at 43/2, losing Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill cheaply. However, Virat Kohli (84) and *KL Rahul (67) stabilized the innings. With 40 needed off 44 balls, Hardik Pandya’s quickfire 35 ensured India crossed the line with four wickets in hand.
What’s Next?
With this victory, India advances to the Champions Trophy 2025 final, where they will face the winner of the New Zealand vs. South Africa semi-final. The final is set to be played at the same venue, promising an epic showdown.