🔴Champions Trophy 2025: Semi-Final 1, India vs Australia Live - IND vs AUS Live Updates, Commentary, News and More

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Rahul finishes it in style! He charges down the track, gets under the full delivery, and sends it soaring over wide long-on. India win by 4 wickets and march into the Champions Trophy final! A big hug from Jadeja as the team celebrates! 🎉🔥

Rahul Seals the Deal with a Six! 🔥

Maxwell to Rahul, SIX! Rahul powers it over long-on, and that's the game! India win by 4 wickets with 6 runs! A thrilling finish!

47.5 - Nathan Ellis to Hardik Pandya, out Caught by Maxwell! Hardik Pandya c Maxwell b Nathan Ellis 28(24) [4s-1 6s-3].

Pandya departs after a thrilling knock! Just one hit away for India to seal the deal!

Two Huge Sixes from Hardik! India on the Brink of Victory! 🔥

Score after 47 overs: IND 253-5
Hardik Pandya 24(20) | KL Rahul 35(32)
Adam Zampa: 10-0-60-2

46.6 - Zampa to Hardik Pandya, SIX! The Killer Blow! Pandya clears long-off with ease!
46.5 - Zampa to Hardik Pandya, SIX! Full delivery, and Pandya smashes it for a towering six over long-off!

Least innings to 3000 ODI runs (India)
72 - Shikhar Dhawan
75 - Virat Kohli
78 - KL Rahul
79 - Navjot Singh Sidhu
82 - Sourav Ganguly

IND 238/5 (46)
CRR: 5.17 | REQ: 6.75
India need 27 runs from 24 balls to win!

44.5 – Sangha to Hardik Pandya, SIX
Pandya smashes a massive 106m six! Sangha overpitches, and Pandya clears his front leg, sending the ball sailing downtown. What a shot!

Score after 44 overs: IND 229/5
India require 36 runs in 36 balls

The chase is heating up as India need 36 runs off the final 36 balls. It's a nail-biting finish!

Score after 42.2 overs: IND 223/4
KL Rahul 30(26) | Virat Kohli 83(96)

Rahul takes on Zampa, dancing down the track and sending the ball soaring over the bowler’s head for a massive 84m six! India gaining momentum in this thrilling chase.

Score after 42 overs: IND 217/4
KL Rahul 24(24) | Virat Kohli 83(96)

With 59 needed from 54 balls, Rahul takes charge with a brilliant four! He steps out to Dwarshuis, launching a full delivery over mid-on for one bounce to the fence. The chase intensifies as India keep the pressure on.

Score after 41 overs: IND 208/4
KL Rahul 17(20) | Virat Kohli 81(94)

Runs required: 59 from 55 balls! The pressure’s on as India need 59 more for victory, with Kohli and Rahul building steadily.

Score after 40 overs: IND 200-4
With 65 runs required off 60 balls, India are on track to chase down the target, requiring 6.5 runs per over. Kohli and Rahul in control!

Score after 39 overs: IND 198-4
India need 67 runs from 66 balls at a required rate of 6.09. Kohli and Rahul keeping the momentum going as they push for victory!

Score after 37 overs: IND 187-4

Score after 35 overs: IND 178-4
Axar Patel 27(30), Virat Kohli 68(78)

Nathan Ellis gets the breakthrough! A short-of-length delivery skids off the deck, and Axar Patel is bowled. He departs for 27, bringing an end to his steady partnership with Kohli. India now 178-4 as they lose another key wicket.

Score after 34 overs: IND 175-3
Axar Patel 26(27), Virat Kohli 66(75)

Glenn Maxwell continues his spell with no wickets yet, having bowled 6 overs for 29 runs. Both Kohli and Axar Patel are steadily pushing India towards their target, keeping the scoreboard ticking with a mix of singles and boundaries. The required run rate is under control, and they remain focused on building a solid partnership.

A confident LBW appeal against Kohli, but umpire Chris Gaffaney turns it down. Smith has a quick chat with his bowler and keeper, then reviews the decision. Kohli was pinned on the front pad while trying to work a length ball into the leg-side. The crowd erupts as UltraEdge shows a spike—clear inside edge! Australia lose the review. DRS verdict: Not Out! 🙌

After 30 overs, India moves to 150/3. Virat Kohli on 59(65) and Axar Patel at 8(13), keeping the scoreboard ticking as Maxwell looks for the breakthrough.

India 150/3 – Building the foundation for a big chase!

Virat Kohli steps up, flicking one beautifully to deep mid-wicket for a boundary! Classic timing as he keeps India's chase on track. 💥

India cruising at 140/3

A tight over from Adam Zampa, who got rid of Shreyas Iyer early on! Axar Patel gets off the mark with a couple, while Virat Kohli continues at 51.*

Zampa Strikes! Iyer Clean Bowled 🎯

Adam Zampa breaks the partnership as Shreyas Iyer departs for 45! A beautifully tossed-up delivery sneaks through the gap, crashing into the stumps. Massive breakthrough for Australia!

Iyer looked solid but falls just short of his fifty. India now 135-3 in 26.2 overs.

Virat Kohli brings up his 74th ODI half-century in style, pulling a short one through square leg for a boundary! He reaches the landmark in 53 balls, anchoring India's chase with class.

Ball-by-Ball Recap:

• 24.1: Kohli taps for a single.
• 24.2: Iyer works it into the gap for two runs.
• 24.3: Single to keep the scoreboard ticking.
• 24.4: Another single, good running between the wickets.
• 24.5: FOUR! Kohli rocks back and pulls it through square leg—FIFTY UP! 🎉
• 24.6: Dot ball to end the over.

Kohli looking in sublime touch, and India cruising along nicely! 🚀

India continues to build a solid foundation as Kohli and Iyer rotate the strike well. A couple of doubles and singles keep the scoreboard ticking.

Ball-by-Ball Recap:

• 23.1: Dot ball to start.
• 23.2: Kohli pushes for a single.
• 23.3: Iyer finds the gap, picks up two runs.
• 23.4: Another single, good rotation.
• 23.5: Kohli nudges it for one more.
• 23.6: Dot ball to end the over.

A composed approach from India—waiting for the right moment to accelerate! 🔥

Kohli and Iyer keep the runs flowing as India reach the 100-run mark! A well-timed boundary in the over keeps the momentum steady.

Ball-by-Ball Recap:

• 19.1: Kohli takes a single to start.
• 19.2: Iyer follows with a single.
• 19.3: Another single as Kohli keeps the strike rotating.
• 19.4: FOUR! Iyer finds the gap beautifully! 💥
• 19.5: A well-placed two, smart running!
• 19.6: Single to finish the over.

Steady partnership—India building the platform for a late acceleration! 🚀

Most runs in ODI chases
8720 - Sachin Tendulkar (Avg: 42.33)
8003* - Virat Kohli (Avg: 64.54)
6115 - Rohit Sharma (Avg: 49.71)
5742 - Sanath Jayasuriya (Avg: 29.44)
5575 - Jacques Kallis (44.95)

Nathan Ellis returns, but Kohli and Iyer continue to rotate strike before Kohli finds the fence to close the over!

Ball-by-Ball Recap:

• 15.1: Kohli takes a single to third man.
• 15.2: Dot ball—tight line from Ellis.
• 15.3: Iyer works it for a single.
• 15.4: Another dot as Ellis keeps it in control.
• 15.5: Kohli nudges it for one.
• 15.6: FOUR! Kohli capitalizes on a rare loose ball and drives it through the covers! 💥

India keeping the scoreboard ticking—big shots coming? 🚀

Cooper Connolly continues, but Shreyas Iyer keeps the scoreboard moving with a well-placed boundary!

Ball-by-Ball Recap:

• 13.1: Dot ball to start—Connolly keeps it tight.
• 13.2: Iyer taps it for a single.
• 13.3: FOUR! Iyer finds the gap beautifully and sends it racing to the boundary! 💥
• 13.4: Kohli rotates strike with a quick single.
• 13.5: Another single for Iyer, keeping things steady.
• 13.6: Dot ball to finish the over.

India keeping things steady—will they accelerate soon? 🚀

A quiet over from Adam Zampa as India looks to build a solid foundation. India playing it safe for now—will they shift gears soon? 🔥

A steady start for India, but Australia has struck twice! Rohit (28) and Gill (8) are back in the hut, leaving Kohli and Iyer to steady the ship.

Runs Scored: 8 | Boundaries flow as Iyer finds his touch!

• 9.1: Dot ball, Connolly keeps it tight.
• 9.2: Another dot, Iyer cautious.
• 9.3: FOUR! Shreyas Iyer steps up! Short and wide, and Iyer punches it beautifully past cover. 💥
• 9.4: Dot ball, better from Connolly.
• 9.5: FOUR MORE! Iyer on the charge! Finds the gap again, this time through midwicket. Classy shot! ✨
• 9.6: Dot to finish, but India gains momentum.

End of Powerplay: IND 55-2
Kohli 9*(13) & Iyer 8*(7) – Can this duo take charge now? 🚀

End of 9 overs: IND 47-2
Runs Scored: 4 | Kohli finding his rhythm!

• 8.1: Dot ball, Ellis keeps it tight.
• 8.2: Another dot, Kohli watchful.
• 8.3: Good length, Kohli defends, no run.
• 8.4: Ellis on the money, Kohli blocks again.
• 8.5: Another dot, pressure building.
• 8.6: FOUR! Kohli pounces on a rare loose ball! Ellis finally errs, and the King flicks it beautifully to the ropes. Pure class! 👑✨

India steady but still under watch – can Kohli and Iyer build a strong stand? 🔥

End of 8 overs: IND 43-2
Runs Scored: 1 | Wicket: Rohit Sharma

• 7.1: Dot ball, Connolly starts tight.
• 7.2: A single, Kohli nudges it to rotate the strike.
• 7.3: Another dot, good length keeping Iyer in check.
• 7.4: Defended solidly, no run.
• 7.5: WICKET! Rohit trapped LBW! Connolly roars as he gets the big fish! Rohit reviews, but it’s three reds – he has to go! India lose their second. 🚨
• 7.6: Dot to finish a dream over for Connolly!

🔄 New batter in: Shreyas Iyer – India looking to rebuild after losing both openers early. Can Kohli and Iyer steady the ship?

WICKET! Rohit Sharma lbw b Connolly 28 (29) [4s-3 6s-1]

Massive moment in the game! Connolly lets out a fierce roar as he gets the big wicket of Rohit. Given out LBW, Rohit opts for a review, hoping for an inside edge – but it's three reds on the big screen! Plumb in front, and the Indian skipper has to walk back. Australia strike again!

End of 6 overs | IND 39/1
Rohit Sharma 27*(23) | Virat Kohli 2*(2)

A steady over for India! Ellis starts with a wide before the batters rotate the strike well. Rohit finds the boundary on the last ball, guiding it beautifully. With the Powerplay still on, India looks to build momentum! 💪🏏

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4.0: Dwarshuis starts with a wayward delivery – wide ball! 👀
4.1: FOUR! Rohit pounces on a loose ball and drives it past cover beautifully! 💥
4.2: A single to rotate the strike. Smart batting! ✅
4.3: Dot ball! Good length, no room for the batter. 🎯
4.4: FOUR again! Rohit finds the gap and sends it racing to the boundary! 🔥
4.5: A quick single to keep the scoreboard ticking. ⏳
4.6: BOWLED HIM! 💥 Dwarshuis cleans up Shubman Gill after troubling him in the previous over! Huge wicket for Australia! 🚨

IND: 30/1 after 5 overs – Rohit holds the key now! 🏏

Dwarshuis Strikes! Gill Clean Bowled! 🎯🔥

4.6: Dwarshuis to Gill – BOWLED HIM! Timber! 🏏 Dwarshuis sets up Gill beautifully, teasing him with deliveries that move across. This time, he gets one to sneak through, crashing into the stumps! Gill departs for 8, and Australia gets the early breakthrough! ⚡

4.1: Dwarshuis to Gill – FOUR! 💥 What a shot! Gill steps forward, forcing the bowler to shorten the length. No half-measures as he unleashes a powerful short-arm jab pull, hammering it past mid-on for a boundary! 🔥

India off to a strong start!👏

Over 4: Nathan Ellis continues his spell.

🔹 0. Good length, shaping in, Gill solid in defense.
🔹 0. Another tight delivery, Gill pushes it back to the bowler.
🔹 0. Full and straight, Gill drives but finds mid-off.
🔹 0. Ellis keeping it on a length, Gill taps it to the off-side.
🔹 1. Finally a run! Gill nudges it towards mid-wicket.
🔹 1. Rohit follows with a single to third man to keep the strike.

📊 India 19-0 after 4 overs
Shubman Gill 3(8) | Rohit Sharma 16(16)**
Nathan Ellis 2-0-10-0

Australia keeping it tight, but India in control!

Over 2: Nathan Ellis into the attack!

🔹 0. Good length, Rohit blocks it solidly.
🔹 6! Boom! Short ball, and Rohit pulls it on the rise over mid-wicket! Vintage Hitman! 💥
🔹 0. This time, Ellis keeps it full, Rohit defends.
🔹 1. Fuller, worked to mid-on, easy single.
🔹 1. Gill joins the party, tucks it to square leg.
🔹 0. Tight line, Gill defends.

📊 India 15-0 after 2 overs
Rohit Sharma 14(10) | Shubman Gill 1(2)**
Nathan Ellis 1-0-8-0

India looking positive early on!

Nathan Ellis digs it in short, and Rohit Sharma punishes it in style! A pull shot on the rise, effortlessly dispatching it over mid-wicket for a massive six. That’s a warning for the Aussies – don’t bowl short to the Hitman in the powerplay! 🚀

India building early momentum!

A solid start for India as Rohit Sharma finds the fence early! Dwarshuis begins the attack, and Rohit wastes no time, driving one for a crisp four. A tidy over otherwise, with a three towards the end helping India move ahead.

After 1 Over: 🇮🇳 7/0
🔹 Rohit Sharma – 7*(5) ✅
🔹 Shubman Gill – 0*(1)
🎯 Target – 265

STAY TUNED FOR CHASE!!!!

Australia have been bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs, setting India a chase of 265 runs. A solid knock from Steve Smith (73 off 96) and a fighting 61 from Alex Carey helped Australia reach a competitive total. However, India's bowlers kept things tight, with Shami (3/48) and Jadeja (2/34) leading the attack!

Australia's Batting Summary

• Travis Head – 39 (33) ⚡ Quick start before falling to Varun
• Steven Smith (C) – 73 (96) 🏏 Anchored the innings but fell to Shami
• Marnus Labuschagne – 29 (36) ❌ Trapped LBW by Jadeja
• Josh Inglis – 11 (12) ❌ Caught by Kohli off Jadeja
• Alex Carey – 61 (57) 🔥 Held the innings together before a brilliant run-out by Shreyas Iyer
• Glenn Maxwell – 7 (5) ❌ Bowled by Axar
• Ben Dwarshuis – 19 (29) ❌ Holed out to Shreyas Iyer
• Nathan Ellis – 10 (7) ❌ Fell to Shami after a big six
• Adam Zampa – 7 (12) ❌ Bowled by Hardik
• Tanveer Sangha – 1*(1) Unbeaten at the end

Indian Bowlers Shine 🎯

• Shami – 10-0-48-3 🔥 Key wickets of Smith, Connolly & Ellis
• Jadeja – 8-1-34-2 🏹 Controlled the middle overs
• Varun Chakravarthy – 10-0-49-2 🎭 Deceived Head & Dwarshuis
• Axar Patel – 8-1-43-1 🌿 Economical & struck at the right time
• Kuldeep Yadav – 8-0-44-0 ❌ Went wicketless but kept it tight
• Hardik Pandya – 5.3-0-40-1 🎯 Finished things off with Zampa’s wicket

India now need 265 runs to win. Can they chase it down? Stay tuned for the second innings! 🔥🏏

HARDIK SEALS IT! AUSTRALIA ALL OUT! 🎯🔥

Final Over | AUS 266 ALL OUT (49.3 Overs)

• 49.1 Hardik to Zampa – 1 run, drives it down to long-off.
• 49.2 Hardik to Hazlewood – 3 runs, lofted over mid-off, good running!
• 49.3 Hardik to Zampa – BOWLED HIM! 🎯 Full and straight, Zampa misses, and the stumps are rattled! Hardik finishes things off in style!

✅ Australia bowled out for 266! Can India chase this down? Stay tuned for the chase!

49th Over | AUS 262/9

• 48.1 Shami to Zampa – 1 run, nudged to the leg side.
• 48.2 Shami to Ellis – 1 run, taps it to cover for a quick single.
• 48.3 Shami to Zampa – 1 run, worked into the leg side again.
• 48.4 Shami to Ellis – 1 run, keeps the scoreboard ticking.
• 48.5 Shami to Ellis – SIX! 💥 What a shot! Ellis slams this over long-on.
• 48.6 Shami to Ellis – OUT! ☝️ Caught by Kohli! Ellis goes for another big one but finds Virat at long-on. Shami gets his third!

🔥 Final over coming up! Can Australia push past 270?

SHAMI STRIKES! ELLIS FALLS TO KOHLI! 🎯

48.6 Shami to Nathan Ellis, OUT! ☝️ – Ellis' cameo comes to an end! He tried to go big again, but this time, he mistimed it straight to Kohli at long-on. Safe hands from Virat, and Shami picks up another! Australia losing wickets in the final stretch! 🔥

48.3 Shami to Nathan Ellis, SIX! 🚀 – Ellis joins the party! Shami pitches it full, and Ellis clears his front leg to launch it straight down the ground. The ball sails over long-on for a cracking maximum! Australia pushing for every run in the final overs!

47.1 OVER
Hardik Pandya to Carey, OUT! Run Out! ❌ – A massive moment in the game! Carey pulls a slower ball towards deep square and pushes for a second. But Shreyas Iyer, quick as lightning, fires a direct hit at the non-striker's end! Carey is well short, and his fighting knock comes to an end. Carey departs for 61 (57) [4s-8 6s-1].

💥 India inch closer to wrapping up the Aussie innings!

47 Overs | AUS 248/7

🔹 46.1 Shami to Zampa, no run – A tight delivery, Zampa defends.
🔹 46.2 Shami to Zampa, 1 run – Full on the stumps, nudged to square leg for a single.
🔹 46.3 Shami to Carey, FOUR! 🔥 – Carey finds the gap! A well-placed drive past cover for a boundary.
🔹 46.4 Shami to Carey, no run – Full on off, defended solidly.
🔹 46.5 Shami to Carey, 1 run – Carey keeps the strike rotating with a single to mid-wicket.
🔹 46.6 Shami to Zampa, no run – A dot to finish the over, Shami keeping it tight!

💡 Carey holds one end strong, can Australia push towards 270 from here?

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45.2 | AUS 239/7
Varun Chakravarthy gets the breakthrough as Dwarshuis falls for 19(29)!

👉 Tossed up full, another googly with minimal spin. Dwarshuis tries to slogsweep but mistimes it straight to Shreyas Iyer at deep midwicket! Safe hands and Australia lose their seventh wicket.

Can India wrap this up quickly or will Carey push them past 260? 👀🔥

🔹 44.1 – Shami to Dwarshuis, dot ball. Full and straight, well defended. 👌
🔹 44.2 – Shami to Dwarshuis, 1 run. Works it to deep square, easy single.
🔹 44.3 – Shami to Carey, 1 run. Flicked to mid-wicket, rotates strike. 🔄
🔹 44.4 – Shami to Dwarshuis, 1 run. Good length on off, nudged to third man.
🔹 44.5 – Shami to Carey, 1 run. On the pads, flicked to deep square.
🔹 44.6 – Shami to Dwarshuis, 1 run. Another single to end the over, Australia ticking along.

With 5 overs to go, can Australia accelerate to a strong finish? 💥🔥

Kuldeep Yadav to Dwarshuis – BOOM! That’s a massive hit! 🚀 Tossed up full outside off, and Dwarshuis unleashes a powerful slog sweep. The ball soars over deep mid-wicket, flying past Gill! 😲🔥

He’s shown his hitting ability in the BBL, and now he’s doing it on the big stage! Australia looking to finish strong.

Kuldeep Yadav to Carey – A single and that brings up a well-crafted half-century! 💯👏 Carey reaches his 50, anchoring Australia’s innings beautifully. A crucial knock under pressure.

Can he push on and accelerate in the final overs? Stay tuned! 🚀

40 Overs Done! Australia at 213/6 – Carey steady at *44(40), Dwarshuis hanging in with *3(9). Axar Patel wraps up his spell with 8-1-43-1.

Ball-by-Ball Updates:
➡️ 39.1 – Single to start the over, Carey rotates strike.
➡️ 39.2 – Dot ball! Dwarshuis solid in defense.
➡️ 39.3 – FOUR! Carey finds the boundary, a crisp shot through the off-side.🔥
➡️ 39.4 – Another single, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
➡️ 39.5 & 39.6 – Two dot balls to finish, tight end to Axar's spell!

Can Carey bring up his fifty and push Australia towards a strong finish? Stay tuned! 👀

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Ball-by-ball updates:
➡️ 37.1 Axar to Carey, no run, flatter delivery, Carey defends.
➡️ 37.2 Axar to Maxwell, SIX! 💥 Pulled away over deep square leg! What a shot!
➡️ 37.3 BOWLED! 🎯 Axar cleans up Maxwell! Tries to attack but completely misses, the ball crashes into the stumps! Huge breakthrough for India!
➡️ 37.4 Axar to Dwarshuis, 1 run, flicked away to get off the mark.
➡️ 37.5 Axar to Carey, no run, played back to the bowler.
➡️ 37.6 Axar to Carey, no run, tight delivery, defended back.

🔹 End of 38 overs: Australia 206/6
🔹 Carey 39(36), Dwarshuis 1(1)**
🔹 Axar Patel: 7-1-37-1

Just after smashing a six, Maxwell is cleaned up! Axar fires it in, and Maxwell completely misses as the ball crashes into the stumps! Huge moment for India! 💥

Australia lose another as Maxwell walks back for 7(5).

Axar tosses it up, and Maxwell pounces! A powerful slog-sweep sends the ball sailing over deep square leg for a massive SIX! 🚀🔥

Is this the start of a counterattack from the Big Show? 👀

📢 Over 37: AUS 199/5

• 36.1 – Dot ball, tight line from Shami.
• 36.2 – Carey pushes it for a single.
• 36.3 – Flicked away, and they get two!
• 36.4 – WICKET! Smith is BOWLED! Shami cleans up Smith with a low full-toss. A massive breakthrough for India! 🎯💥
• 36.5 – Dot ball, good length outside off.
• 36.6 – Maxwell off the mark with a single.

📊 Australia: 199/5 after 37 overs
🔥 Shami now has 2 wickets! Can India tighten the screws further?

Shami gets the massive wicket of Steven Smith! A rare misjudgment from Smith as he steps down the track, looking to go over extra-cover. But he completely misses a low full-toss, and the ball crashes into middle stump! Smith shakes his head in frustration as he walks back after a well-made 73 (96). Big moment for India!💥

📊 Australia: 195/5 (36.4 overs)
🚨 Can India capitalize on this breakthrough?

💥 36.4 Mohammed Shami delivers a crucial breakthrough! A perfect delivery crashes into the stumps, and Steven Smith is bowled for 73 (96)! Huge moment in the game as India removes the well-set Smith! 🇮🇳🔥

📊 Australia: 195/5 (36.4 overs)
🚨 Shami delivers when it matters!

🔹 36.1 Hardik Pandya to Carey, FOUR! Slapped away to deep mid-wicket, timed beautifully! 💥
🔹 36.2 A dot ball as Carey defends it solidly.
🔹 36.3 Another dot, Carey looks for a gap but finds the fielder.
🔹 36.4 No run again! Tight line from Hardik.
🔹 36.5 FOUR! Carey finds the boundary once more! Cracks it past point. 🚀
🔹 36.6 A single to end the over, rotating the strike.

📊 Score after 36 overs: 🇦🇺 195/4
🔹 Alex Carey 38*(32)
🔹 Steven Smith 71*(94)
🔹 Hardik Pandya 4-0-34-0

35.1 Over: Hardik Pandya delivers, and Carey pounces! A well-timed shot to deep mid-wicket races away for FOUR! 💥🔥

35th Over – Shami Keeps It Tight! 🎯

🔹 34.1 Dot ball! Shami on the money, Carey defends.
🔹 34.2 Two runs! Carey tucks it off his pads, good running! 🏃‍♂️💨
🔹 34.3 Dot ball! Fuller length, Carey blocks solidly.
🔹 34.4 Another dot! Shami keeping it tight, no freebies.
🔹 34.5 Single! Carey nudges it to the leg side, rotates strike.
🔹 34.6 Single! Smith works it into the gap, keeps the scoreboard ticking.

📊 AUS 186/4 after 35 overs
🏏 Carey 29(26), Smith 71(94)**
🔥 Shami 5-0-22-1 – Bowling with precision!

34th Over:
🔹 33.1 FOUR! Carey drives it beautifully past cover! What a shot! 🎯
🔹 33.2 Dot ball, solid defense.
🔹 33.3 Wide down the leg side. Extras creeping in!
🔹 33.4 Dot ball, Carey cautious now.
🔹 33.5 Another dot, Kuldeep tightening things up.
🔹 33.6 Yet another dot, Carey waiting for the right ball.
🔹 33.7 FOUR! Carey finishes the over in style! Flicked past mid-wicket! 💥

📊 AUS 182/4 after 34 overs
🔥 Carey 28(25), Smith 68(89)**
Kuldeep Yadav 6-0-33-0

33rd Over:
🔹 32.1 Varun to Smith – Dabs it, no run.
🔹 32.2 Quick single! Smith keeps the scoreboard ticking.
🔹 32.3 Dot ball, Carey waits.
🔹 32.4 BOOM! SIX! Carey launches it over long-on! 💥
🔹 32.5 Single to keep strike rotating.
🔹 32.6 Dot ball to finish.

📊 AUS 173/4 after 33 overs
🔥 Smith 68(89), Carey 20(19)**
Varun Chakravarthy 7-0-36-1

Kuldeep Yadav keeps it tight, but Alex Carey breaks the shackles with a boundary! Smith and Carey looking to build as Australia reach 158/4 after 30 overs. Can India strike again? 👀

Ball-by-Ball Updates – Over 30:

🔹 29.1 – Dot ball! Carey plays it back to the bowler.
🔹 29.2 – Single! Carey nudges it to the leg side.
🔹 29.3 – Dot ball! Smith stands firm in defense.
🔹 29.4 – FOUR! Carey finds the gap! A well-placed shot to the boundary. 💥
🔹 29.5 – Dot ball! Kuldeep keeps it tight.
🔹 29.6 – Single! Carey keeps the strike rotating.

AUS: 158-4 (30) | Smith: 62*(79) 🏏 | Carey: 11*(11) | Kuldeep: 4-0-19-0 🎯

Kuldeep Yadav keeps things tight with just two runs from the over. Smith and Carey looking to settle in, but India keeping the pressure on! 🔥

Ball-by-Ball Updates – Over 28:

🔹 27.1 – Single! Smith works it towards mid-wicket.
🔹 27.2 – Dot ball! Carey defends solidly.
🔹 27.3 – Single! Carey nudges it to square leg for one.
🔹 27.4 – Dot ball! Smith pushes to the off-side, no run.
🔹 27.5 – Dot ball! Flighted delivery, Carey blocks it.
🔹 27.6 – Dot ball! Another tight one, Carey plays it back to Kuldeep.

AUS: 146-4 (28) | Smith: 60*(76) 🏏 | Carey: 1*(2) | Kuldeep: 3-0-13-0 🎯

Just when Australia was building momentum, Jadeja breaks through! Inglis departs for 11, caught by Virat Kohli at cover. Smith, meanwhile, continues his charge with a six earlier in the over! 💥

Ball-by-Ball Updates – Over 27:

🔹 26.1 – Single! Smith works it to square leg.
🔹 26.2 – Single! Inglis pushes to mid-off and rotates strike.
🔹 26.3 – SIX! Smith goes big again! Steps down and smashes it over long-off! 💣🔥
🔹 26.4 – Single! Smith taps it towards point for one.
🔹 26.5 – Two runs! Inglis flicks it to deep mid-wicket, good running.
🔹 26.6 – WICKET! Jadeja removes Inglis! Flighted delivery, Inglis tries to drive, but Kohli takes a sharp catch at cover! 💥

AUS: 144-4 (27) | Smith: 59*(72) 🏏 | New Batter Incoming | Jadeja: 7-1-34-2 🎯

 26.3 Over– SIX! Smith steps up the attack! Jadeja tosses it up, and Smith launches it straight down the ground over long-off. Clean strike! 🔥🏏

Steven Smith reaches his half-century!

A composed knock under pressure as he guides Australia forward. Inglis supporting well, while Varun Chakravarthy keeps probing with his variations.

Ball-by-Ball Updates – Over 26:

🔹 25.1 – Single! Smith works it to mid-wicket, easy run.
🔹 25.2 – Dot! Inglis defends, well bowled by Varun.
🔹 25.3 – FOUR! Cracking shot from Inglis! Driven through extra cover! 💥
🔹 25.4 – Dot! Flighted delivery, Inglis pushes back to the bowler.
🔹 25.5 – Two runs! Smith reaches his 50! A controlled innings, he nudges it towards deep square leg and gets back for two. 🏏👏
🔹 25.6 – Single! Smith taps it towards mid-on to retain strike.

AUS: 133-3 (26) | Smith: 51*(69) 🏏 | Inglis: 8*(9) | Varun: 5-0-26-1 🎯

Smith and Inglis keep things steady, picking up singles before Smith finds the boundary to finish the over. Varun Chakravarthy keeps it tight, but Australia is still rotating strike well.

Ball-by-Ball Updates:

🔹 23.1 – Dot! Good length, Smith defends solidly.
🔹 23.2 – Single! Smith taps it towards mid-wicket and takes one.
🔹 23.3 – Dot! Inglis tries to work it away but finds the fielder.
🔹 23.4 – Single! Inglis tucks it to square leg and rotates strike.
🔹 23.5 – Single! Smith keeps the scoreboard ticking with a push to mid-off.
🔹 23.6 – FOUR! Smith finishes the over with a classy shot! Finds the gap at cover and sends it to the boundary! 💥

AUS: 120-3 (24) | Smith: 42*(61) | Inglis: 4*(5) | Varun: 4-0-18-1 🎯

Labuschagne vs Jadeja in ODIs
Runs: 120
Balls: 180
Dismissals: 4
Avg: 30
SR: 66.67
Dots: 90 (50%)

Jadeja gets the breakthrough, but Australia keeps the scoreboard ticking! Labuschagne falls LBW, and Josh Inglis joins Smith in the middle. India will look to tighten the screws here! 🔥

Ball-by-Ball Updates:

🔹 22.1 – FOUR! Labuschagne slogsweeps to deep mid-wicket, finding the gap! 💥
🔹 22.2 – Dot! Jadeja fires it in, Labuschagne defends.
🔹 22.3 – WICKET! Labuschagne LBW! No review, he walks back! 🎯
🔹 22.4 – Single! Inglis is off the mark, working it to square leg.
🔹 22.5 – Single! Smith pushes it towards mid-on for an easy run.
🔹 22.6 – Single! Inglis rotates the strike to end the over.

AUS: 113-3 (23) | Smith: 37*(58) | Inglis: 2*(2) | Jadeja: 5-1-18-1 🎯

22.3 Over– OUT! Labuschagne LBW b Jadeja! 💥 Plumb in front! Labuschagne has a quick chat with Smith but doesn’t review—he knows he’s gone. Jadeja gets the breakthrough, ending Labuschagne’s stay at 29 off 36. India strikes! 🔥

A brilliant over from Shami, just 1 run conceded! He keeps it tight and testing, with Smith and Labuschagne struggling to find gaps. India building pressure! 🔥

Ball-by-Ball Updates:

🔹 21.1 – Dot! Full and straight, Smith defends it back to Shami.
🔹 21.2 – Single! Smith pushes to mid-on and scampers through.
🔹 21.3 – Dot! Good length outside off, Labuschagne lets it go.
🔹 21.4 – Dot! Short of a length, defended off the back foot.
🔹 21.5 – Dot! Full ball, driven straight to cover.
🔹 21.6 – Dot! Shami finishes strong with another tight delivery!

AUS: 106-2 (22) | Smith: 36*(57) | Labuschagne: 25*(33) | Shami: 4-0-18-1 🎯

Labuschagne takes charge! A steady over from Axar Patel, but Labuschagne smashes a six to bring up the 50-run stand with Smith. Australia building well as the spinners continue.

Ball-by-Ball Updates:

🔹 19.1 – Dot! Axar fires it in, Labuschagne defends.
🔹 19.2 – Single! Labuschagne works it towards mid-wicket.
🔹 19.3 – Two runs! Smith places it well, good running.
🔹 19.4 – Dot! Tight line from Axar, no room for Smith.
🔹 19.5 – SIX! Labuschagne goes big! Slogsweeps over deep mid-wicket to bring up the 50-run partnership! 🎯
🔹 19.6 – Dot! A solid finish to the over.

AUS: 105-2 (20) | Smith: 36*(47) | Labuschagne: 24*(31) | Axar: 6-1-30-0 🎯

19.5 over

Axar tosses it up, and Labuschagne pounces! Gets low and slogsweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a huge six. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between him and Smith—Australia rebuilding steadily! 🔥

Jadeja keeps it tight! Just 5 runs from the over as Smith and Labuschagne continue to rotate the strike. India keeping things in check with spin.

Ball-by-Ball Updates:

🔹 18.1 – Dot! Jadeja fires it in, Smith defends.
🔹 18.2 – Two runs! Smith nudges it into the gap, quick running.
🔹 18.3 – Two more! Labuschagne works it towards deep mid-wicket.
🔹 18.4 – Dot! Tight line from Jadeja, no room to free the arms.
🔹 18.5 – Dot! Another good delivery, Labuschagne blocks.
🔹 18.6 – Single! Smith guides it to rotate strike.

AUS: 96-2 (19) | Smith: 35*(45) | Labuschagne: 16*(27) | Jadeja: 3-0-11-0 🎯

Umpire Richard Illingworth stops play to chat with Jadeja about the heavy taping on his left hand. Rohit and Kohli join in the discussion. After a brief exchange, Jadeja removes the tape, and he’s now playing without any taping on his hand.

A tidy over from Axar Patel, but Labuschagne finds a boundary to keep the scoreboard ticking. Smith and Labuschagne continue to rotate strike as India looks to break this partnership.

Ball-by-Ball Updates:

🔹 17.1 – Single! Labuschagne nudges it into the leg side.
🔹 17.2 – Single! Smith works it away for an easy run.
🔹 17.3 – Dot! Axar fires it in, no room for Labuschagne.
🔹 17.4 – Single! Worked towards square leg for another run.
🔹 17.5 – FOUR! Labuschagne finds the gap! Flicks it past mid-wicket for a much-needed boundary.
🔹 17.6 – Dot! Good comeback from Axar, keeping it tight.

AUS: 91-2 (18) | Smith: 30*(39) | Labuschagne: 16*(27) | Axar: 5-1-21-0 🎯

The umpires opt for a drinks break early, with Axar Patel receiving treatment. Australia is batting sensibly after Head’s aggressive start, looking to build a solid foundation.

With India bringing in their spin quartet, how Smith and Labuschagne handle them will determine Australia’s total. Expect India to rush through their overs, especially with Jadeja in the attack.

A steady over from Ravindra Jadeja, conceding just 4 runs. Smith and Labuschagne looking to settle in, but India continues to keep things tight.

Ball-by-Ball Updates:

🔹 14.1 – Dot! Jadeja fires it in, Smith defends solidly.
🔹 14.2 – Dot! Another tight delivery, no room for Smith.
🔹 14.3 – Two runs! Smith finds the gap and picks up a couple.
🔹 14.4 – Dot! Sharp turn, Smith watches it closely.
🔹 14.5 – Single! Labuschagne taps it towards the leg side.
🔹 14.6 – Single! Smith works it to rotate the strike.

AUS: 76-2 (15) | Smith: 24*(32) | Labuschagne: 7*(16) | Jadeja: 1-0-4-0 🎯

A tight over from Axar Patel, giving away just 3 runs as Australia looks to rebuild. Smith and Labuschagne rotating the strike but no boundaries in this one. India keeping things under control!

AUS: 69-2 (12) | Smith: 21*(23) | Labuschagne: 3*(7) | Axar: 2-0-8-0 🎯

Before today, Travis Head had been dominant against spin in the first 10 overs of ODIs:

🔹 Runs: 135
🔹 Balls: 117
🔹 Strike Rate: 115.38
🔹 Dismissals: Just 1 (which came today!)

India will be thrilled to have broken through early! 💥

A steady over from Axar Patel, but Smith finds a boundary to keep the scoreboard moving. Australia reaches 63-2 at the halfway mark, looking to build a solid platform.

AUS: 63-2 (10) | Smith: 17*(16) | Labuschagne: 1*(2) | Axar: 1-0-5-0 🎯

Varun Chakravarthy strikes in his first over! He removes Travis Head and concedes just 5 runs. Smith and Labuschagne look to rebuild as India applies pressure.

AUS: 58-2 (9) | Smith: 12*(10) | Labuschagne: 1*(2) | Varun: 1-0-5-1 🔥

WICKET! Varun Chakravarthy makes an impact immediately! Travis Head, who hadn't faced much of him before, falls trying to take him on. Shubman Gill takes a safe catch, and India gets a big breakthrough!

AUS: 53-2 (8.2) | Head: 39(33) ❌ | Smith: 8*(8) | Varun: 0.2-0-0-1 🔥

A mixed over from Kuldeep Yadav, but Travis Head makes the most of it with a huge SIX down the ground! Apart from that, Kuldeep keeps it tight.

AUS: 53-1 (8) | Head: 39*(32) | Smith: 8*(7) | Kuldeep: 2-0-11-0 🎯

A good over for Australia as 11 runs come off it! Smith and Head find the boundary, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Hardik Pandya has now conceded 25 runs in 3 overs without a wicket.

AUS: 47-1 (7) | Head: 33*(26) | Smith: 8*(7) | Hardik: 3-0-25-0 🎯

Smith Finds the Boundary! ⚡

FOUR! Hardik Pandya strays in line, and Smith flicks it effortlessly to deep square leg for a much-needed boundary in the 7th over.

A tidy start from Kuldeep Yadav, conceding just 5 singles in his first over. Smith and Head rotate the strike, but no boundaries in this one. India looking to tighten the screws!

AUS: 36-1 (6) | Head: 28*(23) | Smith: 3*(4) | Kuldeep: 1-0-5-0 🎯

A big over for Australia! Travis Head continues his charge, smashing three boundaries in the over. He moves to 26 off 20, putting pressure back on India. Shami finishes with figures of 3-0-17-1 so far.

AUS: 31-1 (5) | Head: 26*(20) | Smith: 0*(1) | Shami: 3-0-17-1 🚀

Hat-trick of fours

4.3 – FOUR! Width on offer, and Head pounces! Cuts it beautifully between cover-point and extra cover.

4.4 – FOUR! A lucky escape! Head goes for a pull, gets a thick inside edge, and the ball sneaks past the off-stump and Rahul.

4.5 – FOUR! Hat-trick of boundaries! Head plays his best shot yet—steps back and cuts hard past a diving Jadeja at backward point. Pure class!

After the dismissal of Cooper Connolly, Virat Kohli was spotted dancing to celebrate Australia's first wicket during the Champions Trophy 2025 first semi-finals.

Kohli fired up as Travis Head walked back to the pavilion at 39. 

A productive over for Australia as 13 runs come off it, including a FOUR and a SIX from Travis Head. A couple of wides helped too. Hardik Pandya unable to apply pressure this time.

AUS: 17-1 (4) | Head: 12*(14) | Smith: 0*(1) | Hardik Pandya: 2-0-14-0

4.5 – 1 run! Travis Head takes a risky single, punching a back-of-a-length delivery to Jadeja at backward point. Jadeja fires a direct-hit attempt and just misses! Head realizes the mistake and raises his hand to apologize to Smith. A close call.

4.4 OVER – SIX! Travis Head dispatches it into the crowd! A length ball on leg-stump, and with just a flick of the wrists, he sends it sailing over deep backward square leg. The fielder can only watch.

FOUR! Travis Head finally breaks free! He drives a length ball just outside off, flat and aerial, but wide of mid-off. Gill dives, but it flies past him.

3 overs done, and Australia is struggling! Just 1 run from the over, but more importantly, Shami removes Connolly for 0(9). Steven Smith walks in to bat.

WICKET! After beating the bat multiple times, Shami finally gets Connolly with a thick under-edge! Rahul dives forward to take a clean catch. Connolly departs for a 9-ball duck.

WICKET! Shami strikes! Connolly edges one behind, and Rahul takes the catch. India reviews after the initial not-out call, and UltraEdge confirms the edge. Connolly departs for 0(9)!

AUS: 3-1 (2.6) | Travis Head: 1*(9) | Shami: 1-0-1-1 🔥

2 overs done, and Australia is off to a slow start. Just 1 run scored in the over, including a wide. Hardik Pandya keeps it tight with figures of 1-0-1-0.

Travis Head: 1*(9) | Cooper Connolly: 0*(3)

Well, well. Mohammed Shami gets a leading edge of Travis Head back towards him. The ball flew to Shami's right and he could just get finger tips to it. India would have liked that to cling on. It was just the first (legal) ball of the match.

The national anthems are done and it is all set for the first ball.

Cooper Connolly will open with Travis Head while Mohammed Shami will bowl the first over for India.

Indian captain Rohit Sharma was spotted wearing a black armband at the toss. It is in remembrance of former India left-arm spinner Padmakar Shivalkar who passed away on Monday, March 3.

India have not made any changes to their XI which played against New Zealand on Sunday.

However, Australia have made two changes. Cooper Connolly is in for Matthew Short while Tanveer Sangha comes in for Spencer Johnson.

Here are the XIs -

India

Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy

Australia

Cooper Connolly, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sangha

The Australian captain called it heads and it was heads. He decided to bat first.

Hello and welcome. Here we are for the first semi-final between the two heavyweights - India and Australia.

The toss is just minutes away but before it let's take a look at what made news today relating to the match.

1) Who will win the Player of the Match award? Click here to know Suresh Raina's pick.

2) Should Rohit Sharma curb his aggression vs Australia? Manjrekar and Kumble debate. Click here to read.

3) Sunil Gavaskar does not feel Australia have the requisite spin attack for Dubai. Here's what he said.