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India<\/strong> booked their spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025<\/strong> final with a thrilling four-wicket win over Australia<\/strong> in the first semifinal at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 265, Virat Kohli<\/strong>\u2018s classy 84-run knock and crucial contributions from KL Rahul<\/strong> and Hardik Pandya<\/strong><\/a> powered India home with 11 balls to spare.<\/p>\n After electing to bat first, Australia posted 264 in 49.3 overs, riding on a determined 73 from Steve Smith<\/strong> and a quickfire 61 by Alex Carey<\/strong>. Travis Head<\/strong> (39 off 33) and Marnus Labuschagne<\/strong> (29 off 36) chipped in, but India\u2019s disciplined bowling attack prevented the Aussies from accelerating.<\/p>\n Mohammed Shami<\/strong> (3\/48) led the attack brilliantly, while Ravindra Jadeja<\/strong> (2\/40) and Varun Chakravarthy<\/strong> (2\/49) provided crucial breakthroughs. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Australia managed to push past 260, setting a competitive total.<\/p>\n India got off to a steady but cautious start as Rohit Sharma<\/strong><\/a> (28) and Shubman Gill<\/strong> (8) looked to settle in. However, quick strikes from Ben Dwarshuis<\/strong> and Cooper Connolly<\/strong> put Australia on top early.<\/p>\n With India at 82\/2, Kohli took control of the chase, crafting a well-paced 84 off 98 balls. His partnership with Shreyas Iyer<\/strong> (45 off 62) stabilized the innings before Rahul (42 off 34) and Pandya (28 off 24) provided the finishing touch. Despite some late jitters, India reached 267\/6 in 48.1 overs, securing a place in the final.<\/p>\n Kohli\u2019s match-winning 84-run knock anchored India\u2019s chase and earned him the Player of the Match award. His composure under pressure once again proved decisive in a knockout clash. With this four-wicket victory, India marches into the final, awaiting the winner of the second semifinal.<\/p>\n India does it again! A masterclass in chasing led by @imVkohli<\/a> composure, @ShreyasIyer15<\/a> elegance, @klrahul<\/a> stability, and @hardikpandya7<\/a> explosive finish. Pure domination, relentless intent, and a champion mentality on display! This team knows how to handle pressure and deliver\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Siddharthh Kaul (@iamsidkaul) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n India edge out Australia in a nervy chase to punch their ticket to the #ChampionsTrophy<\/a> Final \ud83c\udfab#INDvAUS<\/a> \ud83d\udcdd: https:\/\/t.co\/hFrI2t8AC9<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ftpmHXJ2m4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 ICC (@ICC) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n India has emerged victorious \ud83e\udd29 With a stunning victory over Australia, Bharat secures a spot in the #ChampionsTrophy2025<\/a> finals. Congratulations Indiaaaaaaa \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb #INDvAUS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Wazhma Ayoubi \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddeb (@WazhmaAyoubi) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud835\ude44\ud835\ude49\ud835\ude4f\ud835\ude4a \ud835\ude4f\ud835\ude43\ud835\ude40 \ud835\ude41\ud835\ude44\ud835\ude49\ud835\ude3c\ud835\ude47\ud835\ude4e \ud83e\udd73<\/p>\n Scorecard \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/HYAJl7biEo<\/a>#TeamIndia<\/a> | #INDvAUS<\/a> | #ChampionsTrophy<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/k67s4fLKf3<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 BCCI (@BCCI) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sunday, 9th March. \ud83c\udfc6\u23f3\ud83e\udd29#BharatArmy<\/a> #COTI<\/a>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 #TeamIndia<\/a> #ChampionsTrophy2025<\/a> #INDVAUS<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ky12gRZ2w1<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83c\udfab \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc02\ud835\udc0a\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc13 \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc0e \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc07\ud835\udc04 \ud835\udc05\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc04 \u2705\ud83c\udfc6#INDvAUS<\/a> #ChampionsTrophy<\/a> #MumbaiIndians<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/WUcHm8vw0p<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n India in their third successive #ChampionsTrophyfinal<\/a> \u2013 2013, 2017 and now #ChampionsTrophy2025<\/a> to become the first nation to do so!#ChampionsTrophy<\/a>#CricketTwitter<\/a> #cricket<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n What else we here for? \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/hVWZfJvTlq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Better talent, better skills. This time the better team on field, and on paper, won. \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 #IndvsAus<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/6K8viclH0j<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Whole is always greater than its individual parts . \u2014 Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The problem for the rest of the world in White ball cricket is that India have another team that could play and they are equally as good \u2026 the Aussies to push them so close was a great effort with so many missing \u2026 It\u2019s India\u2019s trophy for me \u2026 #ChampionsTrophy2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u0905\u0939\u092e\u0926\u093e\u092c\u093e\u0926 \u0936\u093e\u0902\u0924 \u0925\u093e \u0932\u0947\u0915\u093f\u0928 \u0926\u0941\u092c\u0908 \u091a\u0939\u0915 \u0930\u0939\u093e \u0939\u0948, \u0911\u0938\u094d\u091f\u094d\u0930\u0947\u0932\u093f\u092f\u093e \u0915\u0947 \u090a\u092a\u0930 \u091c\u0940\u0924 \u0938\u0947 \u0938\u093e\u0930\u093e \u0926\u0947\u0936 \u092e\u0939\u0915 \u0930\u0939\u093e \u0939\u0948\u2764\ufe0f\ud83d\udd49\ufe0f\ud83d\ude4f https:\/\/t.co\/tHtrBARyLM<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Suresh Raina\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@ImRaina) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Hat-tricks of Champions Trophy finals for India (2013, 2017 and now 2025)<\/p>\n \u2014 Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nAustralia\u2019s gritty batting effort<\/strong><\/h2>\n
India\u2019s chase: Virat Kohli\u2019s brilliance seals the win<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Also WATCH: Cooper Connolly\u2019s pumped-up celebration after removing Rohit Sharma in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Top team effort again lead by the brilliance of Virat . #IndvsAusSemifinal<\/a> #ChampionsTrophy2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Also WATCH:\u00a0Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma left fuming at Kuldeep Yadav during IND vs AUS Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n