India vs Australia highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Virat Kohli stars as India beat Australia by 4 wickets to enter final

Most POTM awards in ICC ODI tournaments

10 - Sachin Tendulkar

8 - Glenn McGrath

8 - Rohit Sharma

7 - Virat Kohli

Most ODI wins without a defeat at a venue

10 - New Zealand, Dunedin
9 - India, Dubai (10 matches, 1 tied)
7 - India, Indore
7 - Pakistan, Hyderabad (Niaz Stadium, Pakistan)

IND vs AUS in Champions Trophy knockouts

Won by 44 runs, Dhaka, 1998 QF
Won by 20 runs, Nairobi, 2000 QF
Won by 5 wickets, Dubai, 2025 SF

Highest targets chased down in Champions Trophy knockouts

282 - SA vs ENG, Dhaka, 1998 QF
265 - NZ vs IND, Nairobi, 2000 Final
265 - IND vs BAN, Edgbaston, 2017 SF
265 - IND vs AUS, Dubai, 2025 SF

265 is also the highest target successfully chased down by a team against Australia in ICC ODI tournaments knockouts; the previous was also by India: 261 in the CWC 2011 quarterfinal in Ahmedabad.

Australia spinners today (by lengths)

Full: 2/63 (58 balls, ER: 6.51)
Good: 1/26 (46 balls, ER: 3.39)
Short: 0/90 (83 balls, ER: 6.50)

India have now made it to the finals of the Champions Trophy in five out of nine editions, the next best is West Indies (3 finals).

It was a game that had everything – twists, turns, and a thrilling finish. India held their nerve when it mattered most, and KL Rahul’s match-winning six will be remembered for years to come. As the celebrations continue, all eyes now turn to the final, where India will look to lift the trophy once again.

This victory not only takes India to the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but also showcases their ability to handle pressure in crunch situations. With Rahul and Kohli in fine form, and the bowlers stepping up when it mattered, India will be confident heading into the final.

The 49th over began with India needing just six runs. Glenn Maxwell, known for his part-time off-spin, was handed the ball. On the very first delivery, Rahul smashed a six over long-on, sending the Indian fans into a frenzy. The celebrations began as India booked their place in the final.

Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa were the standout bowlers for Australia. Ellis finished with figures of 2/49, including the crucial wicket of Hardik Pandya, while Zampa picked up 2/60, dismissing both Kohli and Rahul at key moments. Despite their efforts, Australia couldn’t defend their total of 265.

KL Rahul and Virat Kohli’s partnership was the backbone of India’s chase. Kohli, as always, played the anchor role, scoring a gritty 84, while Rahul provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 42 off 34 balls. Their ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries at crucial junctures kept India in the hunt.

46.5: Adam Zampa to Hardik Pandya – SIX!
Pandya launched Zampa over long-off for a massive six, bringing the equation down to 12 runs off 18 balls. This was a crucial moment as it shifted the momentum back in India’s favor.

47.5: Nathan Ellis to Hardik Pandya – OUT!
Pandya’s attempt to finish the game in style backfired as he mistimed a shot to Glenn Maxwell at long-on. His dismissal for 28 off 24 balls left India needing six runs with just one wicket in hand.

48.1: Glenn Maxwell to KL Rahul – SIX!
With six runs needed, Rahul stepped up and smashed Maxwell over the boundary to seal the win. The Indian dressing room erupted as Rahul’s heroics took them to the final.

42.4: Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli – OUT!
Kohli’s dismissal for 84 was a turning point. He looked to accelerate but holed out to Ben Dwarshuis at long-on, breaking a crucial 47-run partnership with Rahul.

44.5: Tanveer Sangha to Hardik Pandya – SIX!
Pandya’s first six off Sangha eased the pressure, reducing the required runs to 28 off 30 balls. This was a statement of intent from the all-rounder.

With 65 runs needed off the last 10 overs and six wickets in hand, India seemed to have the upper hand. However, Australia’s bowlers, led by Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa, kept the pressure on, ensuring the game remained on a knife-edge until the very end.

In a nail-biting finish, India secured their place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final with a dramatic six-wicket win over Australia. The match, which went down to the wire, saw KL Rahul hit the winning six in the 49th over, sparking wild celebrations in the Indian camp. Here’s a look at how the final 10 overs unfolded in this high-stakes encounter.

Till the last ball is bowled, nothing is certain. At the halfway stage, we felt like it's a reasonable score. The nature of the pitch doesn't allow you play your shots. We were clinical with the bat. We were calm and composed in our chase. Looked better (pitch). Slightly played better than the one against NZ. It's about playing good cricket. There are a lot of experienced guys. That's something I wanted to have - six bowling options and at the same get that batting depth as well. Credit goes to everyone who were involved in making the team. He's done it for so many years. When we wee batting, we were calm. Those shots in the end by Hardik were crucial. When you are in the final, you want all the guys in form. All these guys have made an impact and that gives us a lot of confidence. We'll not think too much about it. Both are good teams, that's why they are in the semis. It's a very high pressure tournament, it's always nice to have some time off and relax and then think about the final.

- Rohit Sharma, India captain

Rohit Sharma becomes the first captain to reach the finals of all ICC tournaments.

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I thought the bowlers did a really good job, they worked hard throughout, the spinners squeezed and took the game deep. It was a tricky wicket to start on batting, tough to rotate the strike, everyone did a really good job tonight. It played pretty similar throughout. Little bit of hold for the spinners, little bit of spin and a bit of skid. For the pacers, it was two-paced. We probably could have got a few more on. We lost a couple of wickets at crucial times. If we got 280+, things would have been different.

Steve Smith, Australia captain

It was pretty similar to the other day against Pakistan. It is about understanding the conditions and rotating the strike because partnerships on its pitch are important. it all depends on the conditions and then I play my innings.

My timing, my composure at the crease, I wasn't rushed. The singles that I took was the most pleasing part for me. This game is all about pressure. If you go deep into the game, the opposition usually give in. It is important to control your impulses.

Even if the RR is six an over, I am not bothered. [Best he has ever played?] I don't know. That is up to you guys to break down. I have never focused on those things. When you don't think of those milestones, they happen. If I get to the three-figure mark, great, but the win is important. For me, those things don't matter anymore.

VIRAT KOHLI, Player of the Match

Through to their fifth Champions Trophy final overall, India's journey includes their triumph in 2013, a second-place finish in 2017, and now a spot in the 2025 title match.

Their impressive record in the tournament's championship games also encompasses appearances in 2000 and 2002.

The script has become so familiar that it sounds boring now.

Virat Kohli, run chase, big pressure game...

We have heard this before, seen this before but everytime he puts on a chase masterclass, the instant reaction is to go wow! Not once does he look out of control and eliminates risk to a level where the knock feels like a soothing spell of a breeze on a dry afternoon. There is no sense of panic or pressure in his approach as he aces the calculation game to perfection and builds the innings one phase at a time.

A solid start, busy acceleration and then the late flourish follows. One phase at a time, he injects so much stability in the chase that the dressing room can afford to comfortably keep their feet up as long as he is in the middle. 264 in Dubai was a par total but was always going to be a tricky chase in the high-pressure knockout clash against a side which has spoilt India's party plenty of times in the past. The early departure of openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill didn't help but Kohli rarely disappoints when the stakes are as high as they were today.

With Shreyas Iyer, he steadied the ship and kept the required run-rate check when captain Steve Smith tried to choke the period with a heavy dose of spin in the middle-overs. The two right-handers ran hard, put the loose balls away and frustrated Australia for close to twenty overs. After a watchful period, there was a lot of fluency in the manner in which they operated and Kohli even managed to outpace his batting partner. They put on a 91-run stand off 111 deliveries with Kohli scoring 46 off 49 and Shreyas contributing 45 off 62 deliveries.

While both remained solid, the difference between the two was Kohli's ability to rotate strike and find those gaps when the tweakers were rushing through their overs. The fifty was brought up with a boundary, an aggressive gesture followed and even after Shreyas' ill-timed dismissal, Kohli was never losing focus of the target as 265 was the magic number and whatever happened in its pursuit was going to be incidental.

Axar Patel came, did his job of keeping the target within reach and left. That 44-run stand denied Australia the opening they were desperately looking for in the business end of the chase and it was just a matter of time before "Kohli, Kohli" chants reverbated in the stands. It wasn't a packed house but there was enough voice from the stands to build the anticipation for ODI hundred No.52. They found their voice after a spell of near silence when the middle-overs slowburn was underway, and put on a real show when Kohli entered the 80s.

SIX! KL Rahul finishes off in style. That's a biggie. And he sealed the deal in style.

India beat Australia by 4 wickets to enter final. India will meet the winner of Semifinal-2 - South Africa or New Zealand - on Sunday in Dubai.

Virat Kohli hit 84 as India beat Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy in Dubai.

Chasing 265 for victory, India lost Kohli in the closing overs but KL Rahul with an unbeaten 42 steered the team home with 11 balls to spare.

They will now face New Zealand or South Africa in the final on Sunday at the same venue.

WICKET! Nathan Ellis dismisses Hardik Pandya for 28 runs. Hardik again looked hit a biggie and a match-winning six but this time he fails to connect well. Glenn Maxwell takes an easy catch. Ravindra Jadeja comes out now.

India need 6 runs in 13 balls

SIX! Even bigger from Hardik Pandya. The game has totally shifted in India's favour now.

India need 12 runs in 18 balls

SIX! Zampa to Hardik Pandya. The India allrounder hits the spinner over long-off for a maximum.

India need 18 runs in 19 balls

Least innings to 3000 ODI runs (India)

72 - Shikhar Dhawan
75 - Virat Kohli
78 - KL Rahul
79 - Navjot Singh Sidhu
82 - Sourav Ganguly

Tanveer Sangha to Hardik Pandya. The India allrounder whacks the ball over the bowler's head. Absolutely stunning shot from Pandya.

India need 30 runs in 31 balls

Of the 76 innings in which Kohli has scored 80 or more in ODIs, his boundary percentage of 5.10% today (five fours in 96 balls) was the second-lowest, only marginally more than 4.34% in his 82 against Sri Lanka in Bulawayo in 2010.

WICKET! Adam Zampa ends Virat Kohli's stay at 84. What was going through Kohli's mind at that moment? After already securing a six in that over, he merely needed to maintain steady progress. However, Adam Zampa managed to claim the crucial wicket. Zampa delivered a googly on off-stump which Kohli identified but opted to slog towards long-on. The ball travelled directly to Ben Dwarshuis, who executed a vital low catch.

SIX! That's a premeditated shot from KL Rahul. The right hander comes down the track and smashes the ball over Adam Zampa's head for a biggie. That's a huge on. It's a 84m shot.

FOUR! KL Rahul comes down the track and smashes Ben Dwarshuis too hard towards long on. One bounce and a boundary. Virat Kohli is pumped up too.

India need 48 runs in 49 balls

With 10 overs remaining, India needs to balance aggression with caution. Kohli’s century is within reach, and if he can convert his start into a big score, India will be in a strong position. Rahul, too, will look to accelerate as the game enters its final phase. Australia, meanwhile, will aim to break this partnership and put pressure on the middle order.

The next 10 overs promise to be a thrilling contest between bat and ball, with the match hanging in the balance. Will Kohli guide India to victory, or will Australia’s bowlers strike back?

India’s approach during these overs was a mix of caution and aggression. While Kohli held one end firmly, Axar Patel’s brief cameo and KL Rahul’s calm presence ensured that the required run rate didn’t spiral out of control. The partnership between Kohli and Rahul has been pivotal, with both batsmen showing great composure under pressure.

Australia, on the other hand, will be pleased with Nathan Ellis’s breakthrough but will need more wickets to tighten their grip on the game. Ben Dwarshuis and Adam Zampa bowled tight lines, but Kohli’s experience and Rahul’s calmness have kept India in the chase.

KL Rahul, coming in after Axar’s dismissal, started cautiously but ensured he didn’t let the pressure build. He played a few elegant drives and kept the scoreboard moving, forming a steady partnership with Kohli.

30.5: Axar Patel’s Six
Axar Patel, who had been playing a supporting role, decided to take on Tanveer Sangha. He got down on one knee and slogged a length ball over the square leg boundary for a massive six. This shot not only boosted India’s run rate but also signaled Axar’s intent to accelerate.

34.6: Axar Patel’s Dismissal
Just as Axar was looking dangerous, Nathan Ellis struck with a crucial breakthrough. Ellis bowled a hard-length delivery that skidded through and crashed into the stumps, ending Axar’s innings at 27 (30). This wicket brought KL Rahul to the crease, adding pressure on India.

39.3: India Reaches 200
KL Rahul played a confident cover drive off Ben Dwarshuis, and the single taken brought up India’s 200. This milestone was a significant moment in the innings, as it kept India in the hunt with Kohli nearing a well-deserved century.

Kohli’s Steady Accumulation
Throughout these overs, Virat Kohli was the backbone of India’s innings. He played with patience, rotating the strike and picking up singles, with 65% of his runs coming through ones and twos. His ability to keep the scoreboard ticking was crucial in maintaining the required run rate.

The second innings of this thrilling ODI match between India and Australia has reached a critical juncture, with India needing to chase down a challenging target. Overs 31 to 40 have been a mix of steady accumulation and strategic play, with Virat Kohli anchoring the innings and KL Rahul providing solid support. Here’s a breakdown of the key moments during this phase of the game.

200 comes up for India!

India need 65 runs in 63 balls

With Virat Kohli and KL Rahul in the middle, India look favourites to win the semis and book their place in the FINAL.

WICKET!

Nathan Ellis castles Axar Patel for 27 runs. Ellis comes into the attack and gets the crucial breakthrough for Australia. The stumps are rattled. A big stand has been broken by Ellis. Australia are still in the game. They just need a couple of more wickets.

INDIA 178/4, need 87 runs in 90 balls vs AUSTRALIA

With 20 overs remaining and 119 runs needed, the game is beautifully poised. Kohli’s wicket will be the key for Australia, while India will look to build another partnership to steer them home. The next phase of the game promises to be a gripping battle between bat and ball.

India’s chase has been a mix of caution and calculated aggression. Kohli, as always, has been the anchor, reaching his fifty and looking set for a big one. His partnership with Iyer had put India in a comfortable position, but Zampa’s breakthrough has given Australia a glimmer of hope.

Axar Patel, the new man in, has shown composure, rotating the strike and ensuring Kohli remains at the crease. The required run rate has crept up slightly, but with Kohli still out there, India will back themselves to get over the line.

Australia, on the other hand, will rue the missed opportunities. Maxwell’s drop could prove costly, and their bowlers will need to strike again soon to keep the pressure on. Zampa has been the pick of the bowlers, using his variations effectively to keep the batters guessing.

26.2: Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, OUT!
The partnership that had steadied India’s innings came to an abrupt end. Zampa delivered a skidder that stayed low, and Iyer, attempting to play through the off side, missed the line completely. The ball crashed into the off stump, ending Iyer’s solid knock of 45 (62). India were 134/3, and the pressure was back on the hosts.

24.5: Adam Zampa to Virat Kohli, FOUR!
Virat Kohli brought up his 74th ODI fifty in style, pulling a shorter delivery through the vacant deep square leg region. The boundary not only highlighted Kohli’s class but also his ability to pace an innings perfectly. The crowd erupted as Kohli raised his bat, but the job was far from done.

25.6: Cooper Connolly to Virat Kohli, DROPPED!
Australia’s fielding woes continued as Glenn Maxwell dropped a tough chance at cover. Kohli’s leading edge flew to Maxwell, who dived to his right but couldn’t hold on. The frustration was evident on Maxwell’s face, and Kohli survived to fight another day.

29.6: Glenn Maxwell to Axar Patel, 1 run.
India reached the 150-run mark in the 30th over, with Axar Patel and Kohli ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking. The partnership, though cautious, was crucial in keeping India in the hunt.

The second innings of this thrilling ODI between India and Australia has reached a crucial phase, with India navigating through overs 21 to 30 in their chase. The partnership between Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer had been the backbone of India’s innings, but a sudden twist in the 27th over has added a new layer of intrigue to the contest. Here’s a breakdown of the key moments and trends from this period.

Most 50-plus scores in ICC ODI tournaments

24 - Virat Kohli (53 innings)
23 - Sachin Tendulkar (58 innings)
18 - Rohit Sharma (42 innings)
17 - Kumar Sangakkara (56 innings)
16 - Ricky Ponting (60 innings)

REVIEW and NOT OUT! A loud LBW appeal from Glenn Maxwell against Virat Kohli. Umpire says NOT OUT. Smith is having a chat with Maxi and takes a review. There is a big spike on UltraEdge. It's NOT OUT.

SIX! That's a biggie from Axar Patel. Down on one leg. Axar picks the ball and dispatches the ball over deep square leg fence for a biggie.

INDIA 158/3, need 107 runs to win

During the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, Virat Kohli reached a notable fielding achievement.

The significant moment occurred when Kohli caught Josh Inglis in the 27th over, a straightforward catch that proved to be historically important.


The Australian wicketkeeper-batter attempted to play Ravindra Jadeja's delivery off the back foot but sent it directly to Kohli at cover, resulting in India's fourth wicket.

This catch held special significance as it enabled Kohli to surpass Rahul Dravid's record of 334 catches by an Indian outfielder in international cricket across all formats. Kohli accomplished this milestone in his 549th international match.

Most catches as a fielder in international cricket

440 - Mahela Jayawardene
364 - Ricky Ponting
351 - Ross Taylor
338 - Jacques Kallis
336 - Virat Kohli
334 - Rahul Dravid

Kohli has also surpassed Ricky Ponting's record for most catches by a fielder in One Day Internationals. Kohli, 36, displayed his fielding prowess by taking two catches as Australia were dismissed for 264 runs.

With 161 catches in 301 matches, Kohli now holds the second position in the all-time list of most catches by a fielder in ODIs, behind Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene who has 218 catches.

Ponting with 160 catches now occupies the third position, followed by former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin with 156 catches.

Most catches as a fielder in ODIs

218 - Mahela Jayawardene
161 - Virat Kohli
160 - Ricky Ponting
156 - Mohammad Azharuddin
142 - Ross Taylor

Kohli equaled Ponting's record when he caught Josh Inglis. He then broke the record by catching Nathan Ellis in the 49th over.

Ellis, who had hit a six on the previous ball, attempted another big shot towards long-on. Kohli positioned himself and completed an easy catch.

Australia's innings was anchored by Steve Smith's 73 runs and Alex Carey's 61 runs. Smith's innings ended when Shami dismissed him, while Carey was run out by Shreyas Iyer's direct hit.

Shami led India's bowling attack with figures of 3/48. Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja picked up two wickets each, conceding 49 and 40 runs respectively.

Axar Patel and Hardik Pandya contributed with one wicket each to the Indian bowling effort.

150 comes up for India. Exactly 5 run per over. 20 overs to go and India need 115 more runs to win the match.

WICKET!

Adam Zampa breaks Virat Kohli-Shreyas Iyer partnership. Shreyas Iyer goes for 45 runs. The substantial partnership of 91 runs comes to an end with Zampa's delivery. He bowls a quick one near the off stump region, and Shreyas Iyer attempts an off-side shot but fails to connect properly. The ball speeds past his bat and strikes the off stump.

AUSTRALIA 134/3 in 26.2 overs vs INDIA (TARGET: 265)

FIFTY!

Virat Kohli brings up his half century off 53 balls

A characteristic display from Virat Kohli whilst chasing runs. When the ball was pitched short on middle and leg stump, he expertly utilised the crease depth to execute a powerful pull shot through the unoccupied deep square leg area for four runs. Despite the deep mid-wicket fielder's rightward sprint to intercept, the ball travelled with considerable pace. His well-measured innings has put him in control of proceedings. He acknowledges the cheers from the spectators and his teammates in the Indian dressing room with a raised bat. However, he recognises that the task is only partially complete, and his intention will be to remain at the crease until the end.

INDIA 131/2 in 25 overs vs INDIA (TARGET: 265)

With Kohli and Iyer looking solid, India will aim to build on this foundation. The next 10 overs will be crucial in determining whether India can take control of the chase or if Australia can strike back with a couple of quick wickets. For now, the momentum is with India, and the chase is well on track.

Australia’s bowling lacked the bite needed to break the partnership. Tanveer Sangha, the young leg-spinner, was introduced but failed to make an immediate impact. Adam Zampa and Cooper Connolly tried to contain the flow of runs, but the Indian batsmen were adept at picking up singles and punishing loose deliveries.

Kohli and Iyer’s partnership was the highlight of this phase. They added 50 runs in 67 balls, with both batsmen rotating the strike efficiently and occasionally finding the boundary. By the end of the 20th over, India were 103/2, needing 162 more runs from 180 balls. The required run rate was a manageable 5.54, and the duo looked well set to anchor the chase.