Australian batsmen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne form a solid 50-run partnership after losing early wickets against India in the Champions Trophy. Despite India being the top-ranked team in the tournament, Australia has the upper hand with favorable conditions and a strong start. Tune in to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra for live coverage of the match.
Australian cricketer Travis Head's aggressive innings was cut short by Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy, sparking controversy over a dropped catch. Despite this, Head's teammate Steve Smith put on a stellar performance with a score of 73 runs, followed by a 61-run knock from Alex Carey. India's Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakravarthy both took three wickets each in a high-stakes semi-final match at the Champions Trophy in Dubai.
During the Australia vs India match, Ravindra Jadeja's bandaged hand caused a stir reminiscent of a similar incident involving Dean Jones and Curtly Ambrose. Jadeja argued that his hand was injured, but the umpire asked him to remove the tape as it could obstruct the view for the batsmen. Coincidentally, the umpire was Richard Illingworth, who was also umpiring in the 2023 World Cup final between India and Australia. Jones had once asked Ambrose to remove his wristbands, leading to a heated dispute and ultimately, Ambrose becoming more aggressive in his bowling.
India and Australia face off in the semifinal match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As the Aussies bat first, a stroke of luck saved their captain Steve Smith from being dismissed, as the ball hit the stumps but the bails remained intact. Despite early wickets from India, Smith's steady half-century has kept Australia in the game.
In a tense semi-final match of the Champions Trophy, Australian captain Steve Smith led his team with exceptional strike rotation and astute shot selections. However, his journey to this crucial score was paved with lucky breaks, as two key chances went begging for India to dismiss him. Even a sharp return catch by Mohammed Shami failed to stop Smith, solidifying the idea that destiny was on his side in this high-pressure game against India.
In a thrilling Champions Trophy semi-final match between India and Australia, young Indian cricketer Shubman Gill received a warning from the umpire after taking a spectacular catch of opener Travis Head. According to the rule, a fielder must have complete control over the ball and their own movement before the catch is considered complete, and the umpire deemed that Gill released the ball too quickly after pouching it. However, this did not stop India from performing well as they got the wickets of Cooper Connolly and Head early on, with Australia reaching 76 for 2 after 15 overs. The Indian team is also honoring the late Padmakar Shivalkar by wearing black armbands during the match.
In a highly-anticipated semifinal match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Team India got off to a fantastic start as star pacer Mohammed Shami removed Australian opener Cooper Connolly for a duck. Despite losing the toss for the 11th consecutive ODI game, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma celebrated as Shami's brilliance with the ball helped dismiss Connolly early on. Australia's decision to bat first proved costly as Shami and Varun Chakravarthy made crucial breakthroughs, ultimately leading to India's victory.
Despite the rain interrupting the game, Australia captain Steve Smith's gesture of withdrawing the appeal for a run-out during their match against Afghanistan has become the highlight of the match. Smith's decision to withdraw the appeal after a controversial run-out call earned him praise from commentators, fans, and even the opposing team. The match ended in a washout, with both teams earning a point and Australia advancing to the semi-finals. Afghanistan, on the other hand, still have a slim chance of advancing if England beats South Africa by a significant margin. Before the rain, Travis Head's quickfire fifty helped Australia in their chase of 274, while Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai also scored fifties.
In a thrilling Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal between India and Australia, the in-form batsman Travis Head was dismissed by Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy. However, what caught everyone's attention was the reaction of Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and wicket-keeper KL Rahul to the missed opportunity by Mohammed Shami in the first over. Adding to the emotional atmosphere, the Indian team also paid tribute to legendary cricketer Padmakar Shivalkar who passed away the day before at the age of 84. As India and Australia continue their rivalry, this match will surely be one to watch out for.
In a crucial semi-final clash against Australia in the ongoing Champions Trophy, Indian team wore black armbands to pay tribute to former cricketer, Dennies Lillee. Meanwhile, India's ace pacer, Mohammed Shami surpassed Lillee in the list of most international wickets, after he dismissed Travis Head in the second over of the Australia innings. With this wicket, Shami overtook Lillee's record of 458 international wickets and became the new record holder.