India beat Australia by four wickets in Dubai to reach Champions Trophy 2025 final; Kohli scores 84
India beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 4 March 2025, with Virat Kohli's 84 earning him Player of the Match.
Summary
India beat Australia by four wickets, with 11 balls to spare, in the first semi-final of the ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on 4 March 2025. Australia were bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs despite 73 from captain Steve Smith and 61 from Alex Carey; Mohammed Shami took 3 for 48. India reached 267 for 6 in 48.1 overs, anchored by Virat Kohli's 84 off 98 balls, with Shreyas Iyer making 45 and KL Rahul an unbeaten 42, finishing with a six. Kohli was Player of the Match. Because of the result, the final was played in Dubai.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 4 March 2025, Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Result
- India (267/6, 48.1 overs) beat Australia (264) by 4 wickets
- Player of the Match
- Virat Kohli, 84 off 98
- Australia
- Steve Smith 73, Alex Carey 61
- Best bowling
- Mohammed Shami 3/48
Practice MCQs 4 questions
By what margin did India beat Australia in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on 4 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Four wickets
India chased 265 and won by four wickets with 11 balls to spare.
Who was the Player of the Match in India's Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final win over Australia?
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Correct answer: D — Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was Player of the Match for his 84 off 98 balls in the chase.
Who top-scored for Australia with 73 in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against India in Dubai?
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Correct answer: A — Steve Smith
Captain Steve Smith made 73 and Alex Carey 61 as Australia were bowled out for 264.
Which Indian bowler took 3 for 48 in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia?
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Correct answer: B — Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami took 3 for 48; Ravindra Jadeja (2/40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/49) took two each.