The first semi-final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy was an exciting game between cricketing powerhouses India and Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 4, 2025. India vs Australia Semifinals 2025 was a nail-biter for sure.
Both teams hold a glorious legacy of success in global cricket and their meeting in this pressure-soaked knockout match was bound to be an exciting encounter.
Match Results
Virat Kohli’s knock guided India to beat Australia to earn a spot in the finals. The Indian cricket team will meet the winner of another semi-final match, South Africa or New Zealand, in the final on Sunday. The Indian Men’s team entered the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after defeating Australia by four wickets in the semi-finals at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.
While Mohammed Shami led the bowling with 3 for 48, chasing a target of 265, Kohli star with the bat, making 84 in 98 balls. In an ICC knockout tournament, India made its first good start, with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill taking the fight to the bowlers, chasing 265, the highest-ever against Australia.
Sharma was dropped two times in the first three overs before falling to 28 off 29 in the eighth over; Gill had already fallen to Ben Dwarshuis in the fifth. While India was at 55/2 at the end of the powerplay, Kohli and Shreyas Iyer put together a much-needed partnership of 91 to stabilize the innings by smart rotation of strike and timely boundaries. Kohli reached his half-century in the 25th over, receiving a reprieve when Maxwell dropped him shortly thereafter which led to Australia’s loss.
Match Details
- Fixture: India vs Australia CT 2025 Semifinal
- Date: March 4, 2025
- Time: First ball at 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
- How to Watch: The match was available live on the Star Sports Network and live-streamed on JioHotstar.
What the Australian Captain Said:
Steven Smith commended his bowlers, while especially praising the spinners, who brought the runs under control and kept the game competitive. He said the pitch was very difficult and two-paced for batting, but he believed that Australia fell short of a winning total and that 280-plus would have made a difference.
He said that the loss of wickets at regular intervals affected their chances. As he shared his thoughts on the tournament, he mentioned some positives: the way the team came together, the promising outings of their young bowling attack, and the resilience displayed against England.
What the Indian Captain Said:
Rohit Sharma mentioned that nothing is certain until the last ball is bowled. He felt that India had to bat well to chase the target and praised a rather clinical approach from the team. He noted that the pitch was better than expected and stressed that the focus should be on good cricket, not over analyzing conditions.
He pointed out that having six bowling options with batting depth up to No.8 was a key part of their squad planning. He thanked Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer for their important partnership while also appreciating Hardik Pandya’s finish. Ahead of the final, he trusts the boys with the form but was quick to remind the group to stay relaxed and not fuss too much about the game.
