NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Virat Kohli turned as soon as extra the clock with a composed 84, principal India to a tense four-wicket victory over Australia all through the primary semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Chasing 265, India misplaced the 36-year-old Kohli all through the ultimate stretch, nonetheless KL Rahul’s unbeaten 42 ensured the employees crossed the freeway with 11 balls to spare on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium.
With this win, India booked a spot in Sunday’s closing in Dubai, the place they may face the winner of the second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand.
Had India fallen quick, Lahore would have been the alternate venue for the final phrase.
The victory furthermore ended Australia’s dominant run within the route of India in ICC knockout matches.
Ahead of this, India’s final overcome Australia in an ICC knockout battle obtained proper right here all through the 2011 ODI World Cup quarter-final.
Since then, Australia had prevailed in three key encounters—the 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final, the 2023 World Check Championship closing, and the 2023 ODI World Cup closing.
India’s win all through the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final lastly broke the streak.
Ind VS knockout clashes in ICC tournaments
Full Matches: 8
India Wins: 4
Australia Wins: 4
RESULTS:
1998 Champions Trophy: India gained by 44 runs
2003 ODI World Cup: Australia gained by 125 runs
2007 T20 World Cup: India gained by 15 runs
2011 ODI World Cup: India gained by 5 wickets
2015 ODI World Cup: Australia gained by 95 runs
2023 WTC Remaining: Australia gained by 209 runs
2023 ODI World Cup: Australia gained by 6 wickets
2025 Champions Trophy Semi-final: India gained by 4 wickets
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