Veteran batsman Virat Kohli looked young again by scoring a calm 84, helping India beat Australia by 4 wickets in the Champions Trophy semi-final on Tuesday. India was chasing 265 runs. Even though Kohli got out near the end, KL Rahul’s unbeaten 42 helped the team win with 11 balls remaining at the Dubai International Stadium.
With this win, India has earned a place in the final on Sunday in Dubai. They will face the winner of the second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand.
The final would have been held in Lahore if India had lost.
This victory also ended Australia’s strong record in ICC knockout matches against India. Before this match, India had last beaten Australia in a knockout game during the 2011 ODI World Cup quarter-final. After that, Australia had won three major games against India – the 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final, the 2023 World Test Championship final, and the 2023 ODI World Cup final. India’s win in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final finally broke this streak.
Match records in ICC knockout clashes between India and Australia are: • Total Matches: 8
• India Wins: 4
• Australia Wins: 4
Results: • 1998 Champions Trophy: India won by 44 runs
• 2003 ODI World Cup: Australia won by 125 runs
• 2007 T20 World Cup: India won by 15 runs
• 2011 ODI World Cup: India won by 5 wickets
• 2015 ODI World Cup: Australia won by 95 runs
• 2023 WTC Final: Australia won by 209 runs
• 2023 ODI World Cup: Australia won by 6 wickets
• 2025 Champions Trophy Semi-final: India won by 4 wickets
