IND vs AUS, CT 2025 semifinal HIGHLIGHTS: Kohli stars in India's 4-wicket win, enter final

India has reached their fifth Champions Trophy final, adding to their 2013 triumph, 2017 runner-up finish, and now a spot in the 2025 title clash.

Their history in the tournament's finals also includes appearances in 2000 and 2002.

Virat Kohli bags Player of the Match award following India's 4-wicket win over Australia to secure berth in the grand finale of the Champions Trophy 2025 on March 9.

SIX! KL Rahul finishes off in style. That's a biggie. And he sealed the deal in style.

India beat Australia by 4 wickets to enter final. India will meet the winner of Semifinal-2 - South Africa or New Zealand - on Sunday in Dubai.

WICKET! Hardik Pandya falls for 28 runs to a good length ball by Ellis, finds Maxwell at long-on, who takes a comfortable catch.

SIX! Even bigger from Hardik Pandya. The game has totally shifted in India's favour now.

India need 12 runs in 18 balls

SIX! Zampa to Hardik Pandya. The India allrounder hits the spinner over long-off for a maximum. Earlier, Pandya whacked the ball over Tanveer Sangha's head. Absolutely stunning shot from Pandya.

India need 18 runs in 19 balls

WICKET! Adam Zampa dismisses Virat Kohli for 84. After smashing a six earlier in the over, Kohli looked set to steer India forward. However, Zampa outfoxed him with a well-disguised googly on off-stump. Kohli read it but went for a big slog towards long-on, only to find Ben Dwarshuis, who took a crucial low catch.

KL Rahul accerlates run chase, slams Ben Dwarshuis for a boundary and Adam Zampa for a massive SIX.

WICKET! Nathan Ellis castles Axar Patel for 27 runs. INDIA 178/4, need 87 runs in 90 balls vs AUSTRALIA

Virat Kohli becomes the first player to score 1,000 runs in ICC Knockout matches.

Virat Kohli surpasses Sachin Tendulkar for the most fifty-plus scores in ICC ODIs with 24 half-centuries.

REVIEW and NOT OUT! Glenn Maxwell appeals loudly for LBW against Virat Kohli, but the umpire remains unmoved. After a brief discussion with Steve Smith, Australia opts for a review. UltraEdge shows a big spike – Kohli survives!

150 comes up for India. Exactly 5 run per over. 20 overs to go and India need 115 more runs to win the match.

WICKET! Adam Zampa ends the crucial 91-run stand between Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. Iyer departs for 45, misjudging a quick delivery near the off stump. Attempting an off-side shot, he fails to connect cleanly, and the ball crashes into the stumps.

AUSTRALIA 134/3 in 26.2 overs vs INDIA (TARGET: 265)

Virat Kohli scores half-century off 53 balls as India looks comfortable as of now while chasing Australia's 264.

INDIA 131/2 in 25 overs vs INDIA (TARGET: 265)

100 comes up for India. 

Down the leg from Tanveer Sangha and Virat Kohli guides the ball towards fine leg fence for a boundary. Superb shot from the right hander.

Among the 237 players who have scored at least 1,000 runs in ODI run-chases, Virat Kohli stands alone with an average exceeding 60.

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)

FOUR! Nathan Ellis to Virat Kohli, and the Indian maestro flicks it effortlessly to the deep square leg fence. In the stands, his wife Anushka Sharma applauds the classy stroke.

WICKET! Cooper Connolly traps Rohit Sharma LBW, and the umpire wastes no time raising his finger. Australia erupts in celebration! Rohit consults Virat Kohli and opts for a review. No bat involved, pitching in line, impact in line, and wickets hitting—umpire’s call stands! The Indian skipper departs for 28, a massive breakthrough for Australia.

WICKET! Nathan Ellis gets the breakthrough as Shubman Gill departs for 8, inside-edging onto his stumps.

AUSTRALIA 30/1 in 5 overs vs INDIA (TARGET: 265)

DROPPED! Rohit Sharma has been dropped twice in the first three overs! Dwarshuis to Rohit Sharma, 1 run! A fuller-length delivery outside off, and Rohit looks to loft it over mid-off but only manages to get it off the toe-end of the bat. Labuschagne sprints to his left from mid-off, dives full-length, but can't hold on! A tough chance, reminiscent of the stunning catch Travis Head took to dismiss Rohit in the 2023 ODI World Cup final.

After 3 overs, India 17-0, chasing 265

SIX! Nathan Ellis drops it slightly short, and Rohit Sharma pounces on it instantly, launching it over the deep mid-wicket fence. Classic Rohit—pure timing and power from the Indian skipper!

INDIA 14/0 in 1.4 overs vs AUSTRALIA

India needs 265 runs to win the semifinal against Australia, in Dubai, a cricket fan says, "India will win for sure... All the best players of India will play well..."

India restricts Australia to 264 runs; needs 265 to get into the final of Champions Trophy 2025.

WICKET! Mohammed Shami strikes again! Nathan Ellis goes for 10, attempting a shot but only managing to find Virat Kohli, who takes a comfortable catch.

WICKET! Alex Carey departs in a needless run-out! He pushes for a quick single and attempts a second, but Shreyas Iyer fires in a direct hit, smashing the stumps. Carey is well short, and with that, Australia's last hope walks back to the pavilion.

AUSTRALIA 249/8 in 47.1 overs vs INDIA

WICKET! Varun Chakravarthy strikes again, dismissing Ben Dwarshuis for 19. Dwarshuis goes for a powerful shot but picks out Shreyas Iyer in the deep, who takes a comfortable catch. Australia lose their seventh wicket!

AUSTRALIA 239/7 in 45.2 overs vs INDIA

Alex Carey takes a single to bring up his half-century off 48 balls. A brilliant knock under pressure from the left-hander!

Virat Kohli entertained fans with his dance moves after Australia lost their first wicket in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy struck early, dismissing Cooper Connolly and Travis Head. Kohli, nearing a batting milestone, added to the excitement with his celebrations.

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WICKET! Axar Patel strikes to dismiss Glenn Maxwell! After launching a six on the previous delivery, Maxwell looked in fine form, but Axar had other plans. A straight delivery sneaks through as Maxwell completely misses it, and the ball crashes into the stumps. Two quick wickets for India!

INDIA 206/6 in 38 overs vs AUSTRALIA

WICKET! Mohammed Shami cleans up Steve Smith for 73! Smith charges down the track, looking to take on Shami, but he swings and misses completely. The ball crashes into the off stump, ending a fine innings. Smith shakes his head as he walks back, but what a knock it was!

AUSTRALIA 198/5 in 36.4 overs vs INDIA

WICKET! Ravindra Jadeja strikes again! Josh Inglis departs for 11 after a tame dismissal. A slightly short delivery on off and middle stump sees Inglis staying low, looking to punch it into the ground. However, the ball grips the surface, forcing him to push it towards cover, where Virat Kohli takes a straightforward low catch. Jadeja continues to deliver for his team!

AUSTRALIA 144/4 in 27 overs vs INDIA

Ravindra Jadeja dismisses Marnus Labuschagne for 29 runs. A loud LBW appeal from Jadeja against Marnus. The umpire raises his finger, and Labuschagne consults with his captain Smith before deciding to return to the pavilion! And he decides to walk.

AUSTRALIA 110/3 in 22.3 overs vs INDIA

WICKET! Varun Chakravarthy ends Travis Head's stay at 39. Bowling change proves effective for India as Varun Chakaravarthy secures a crucial dismissal on his second delivery! It's the prized wicket that the Indian side desperately wanted. Tossed from Chakravarthy. He lofts but miscues it. Shubman Gill runs forward and takes an easy catch. He is celebrating. India are celebrating. They know how big this wicket is.

AUSTRALIA 54/2 in 8.2 overs vs INDIA

WICKET! Mohammed Shami strikes, Cooper Connolly falls for a duck. The third umpire overturns the on-field call, ending Cooper Connolly's torrid stay at the crease. It seemed inevitable given how the battle was unfolding. Shami persistently probed around the off-stump, and after six consecutive deliveries that Connolly failed to connect with in this over, including a wide ball, the seventh attempt finally yielded the desired result.

AUSTRALIA 4/0 in 3.1 overs vs INDIA

TOSS! Australia have won the toss and decided to bat against India in the Champions Trophy semi-final. If you've lost the count, India have now lost 14 straight tosses in ODIs.

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

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