Indian captain Rohit Sharma and batting superstar Virat Kohli expressed their frustration towards star spinner Kuldeep Yadav after a fielding error during the India vs. Australia Champions Trophy semifinal match. The incident was caught on camera and is currently going viral on the internet. Although Kuldeep had performed well in his previous matches, he failed to take any wickets in this important game.
In a stunning performance, Steve Smith and Alex Carey set their sights on Rohit Sharma and India, putting together a 54-run stand in just 58 deliveries and powering Australia to the highest total made in the Dubai leg of the Champions Trophy. Despite India's familiarity with the conditions, a new surface caused some doubts and Australia's well-researched game plan left India struggling. Smith's 96-ball stay showcased his batting prowess, adapting to the pitch and avoiding risky shots to lead his team to victory.
In a close call during the 2025 Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma's powerful shot caused on-field umpire Chris Gaffaney to take evasive action, lying flat on the ground to avoid being hit. This comedic moment was caught on camera, with Rohit's wife seen looking shocked in the stands. Despite being lucky earlier on with dropped catches, Rohit eventually fell to Australia's Cooper Connolly's spin, leaving India chasing a target of 264.
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.