Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings, scoring 84 runs, as India triumphed over Australia by 4 wickets in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy held in Dubai.
In an exciting first semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Dubai, India triumphed over Australia by 4 wickets, with Virat Kohli leading the way with an outstanding score of 84. Kohli’s remarkable performance not only clinched the victory for India but also allowed him to surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most 50-plus scores in ICC ODI tournament history, bringing his total to 24 fifty-plus scores.
India’s victory was also due to their disciplined bowling, which limited Australia to 264 runs. Mohammed Shami was the standout bowler for India, ending with figures of 3 for 48, while Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja each took two wickets. Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya also contributed with one wicket apiece.
For Australia, Steve Smith was the top performer, scoring 73 runs off 96 balls. Despite his efforts, Australia couldn’t overcome a strong Indian side, who now move on to the final of the Champions Trophy 2025.