Ind vs Aus Semi-Final: India’s All-Round Brilliance Secures Final Spot in Champions Trophy 2025

India delivered a stellar performance with both bat and ball against Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025, securing a 4-wicket victory and booking a spot in the final for the third consecutive time. The Indian bowlers dominated first, bowling out Australia for 264 runs, and then the Indian batters stepped up to successfully chase the target with remarkable batting efforts.

Kohli’s Half-Century Anchored India’s Chase

Chasing 265 runs, India faced an early setback, losing their first wicket at a score of 30. Soon after, Rohit Sharma was dismissed at 43, putting India under pressure. However, Virat Kohli steadied the innings with a composed knock, keeping India’s hopes alive. Playing with patience and precision, he rotated the strike well, ensuring steady progress on the scoreboard. Kohli scored 84 runs off 98 balls, hitting five fours at a strike rate of 85.71. Unfortunately, in an attempt to accelerate, he fell short of a century, getting caught off Adam Zampa’s delivery, handing a catch to Ben Dwarshuis.

KL Rahul’s Crucial Knock Overshadowed by Kohli’s Innings

After Axar Patel’s dismissal, KL Rahul walked in and played a crucial role in steering India to victory. He attacked the Australian bowlers, scoring an unbeaten 42 runs off 34 balls at an impressive strike rate of 123.53, with two fours and two sixes. Despite his impactful innings, Kohli’s performance stole the spotlight. Rahul, however, had the final say, sealing the match with a winning six, ensuring India’s spot in the final.