Virat Kohli scored 84 runs from 98 balls, including five fours. The former was the backbone of the Indian chase pf 265 as he stitched crucial stands with the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel and KL Rahul.

India chased down 265 runs to defeat Australia by five wickets in the Champions Trophy semifinal. Key performances came from Virat Kohli, who scored 84, and KL Rahul with 42 not out. Mohammed Shami led the bowling attack,

Australia has won the toss and opted to bat against India in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Indian batting bulwark Virat Kohli perished to wily Australia leggie Adam Zampa while going for a rare lofted shot in his innings

Welcome to the live coverage of the first semi-final of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between India and Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India will look to break the knockout jinx and crack the Australian code.

Virat Kohli delivered a chase masterclass to knock Australia out of the tournament and send India to the final with a four-wicket win in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday in Dubai.

Virat Kohli, widely regarded for his poise and unparalleled skill in chasing down targets, once again demonstrated his brilliance under pressure during India’s Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia on Tuesday.