The much-awaited Australia vs India ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai won the hearts of the spectators with thrilling cricket action. Both teams, known for their historic rivalry, put their best game on the field. Here are the five biggest takeaways from the semi-final match.
1. India spinners dominated the game
Spin played a key role in the Australia vs India semi-final, with India’s bowling attack proving too strong for the Aussies. Varun Chakravarthy continued his impressive form by dismissing the dangerous Travis Head early in his spell. Head, who has been a key player against India in previous ICC tournaments, departed for 39, misplaying a flighted ball which was easily caught by Shubman Gill.
India’s spinners bowled a total of 37.3 overs, effectively curbing Australia’s run flow. The trio of Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja did not allow the Australian middle order to settle, strengthening India’s spin strength on the slow Dubai pitch.
2. Australia’s opening pair struggled again
Australia’s top order once again looked inconsistent in the Australia vs India encounter. With Matt Short ruled out due to injury, Jake Fraser-McGurk was brought in as a potential replacement. However, Fraser-McGurk’s struggles against spin were evident, making it difficult for Australia to find stability at the top.
Josh Inglis, who was in great form throughout the tournament, had to step up in Short’s absence. However, India’s tight bowling attack meant Australia couldn’t get the explosive start they were hoping for.
3. Rohit Sharma sets an example
India skipper Rohit Sharma once again proved why he is one of the most trusted batsmen in high-stakes matches. Opening the innings, he played a restrained yet aggressive knock while facing Australia’s left-arm pacers Spencer Johnson and Ben Dwarshis.
He was well supported by Shubman Gill and together they laid a strong foundation for India’s run chase. Rohit’s experience in handling spin also came in handy as he easily dealt with the spells of Adam Zampa and Tanveer Sangha.
4. Australia’s bowling a tough challenge
Without key pacers like Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, Australia’s bowling attack lacked the sharpness needed to challenge India’s strong batting lineup. Although Adam Zampa picked up crucial wickets, the lack of experience in Australia’s bowling unit was evident.
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The slow nature of the Dubai pitch made it difficult for Australia’s pacers to create movement and India’s batsmen took advantage of the conditions. Even Steve Smith admitted that his team faced a tough challenge against a well-established Indian team.
5. India made it to the final in spectacular fashion
With this win in the Australia vs India semi-final, India have sealed their place in the final, and moved closer to winning yet another ICC title. This win was special, as India lost the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia. This match gave India a chance to bounce back, and the Men in Blue made the most of it.
Now, all eyes are on the final in Lahore, where India will face the winner of the other semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand. With the form they are in, India will be confident of winning the Champions Trophy once again.
Conclusion
The Australia vs India semi-final saw a great game of cricket, with India emerging as the dominant force. From a slew of spin to strong captaincy, India proved why they were the favourites in the game. As they head towards the final, fans are eagerly waiting for another thrilling encounter on the grand stage.
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