NEW DELHI: Veteran batter Virat Kohli turned again the clock with a composed 84, main India to a tense four-wicket victory over Australia within the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday. Chasing 265, India misplaced the 36-year-old Kohli within the last stretch, however KL Rahul’s unbeaten 42 ensured the group crossed the road with 11 balls to spare on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium.
With this win, India booked a spot in Sunday’s last in Dubai, the place they’ll face the winner of the second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand.

Had India fallen brief, Lahore would have been the alternate venue for the ultimate.
The victory additionally ended Australia’s dominant run in opposition to India in ICC knockout matches.

Earlier than this, India’s final overcome Australia in an ICC knockout conflict got here within the 2011 ODI World Cup quarter-final.
Since then, Australia had prevailed in three key encounters—the 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final, the 2023 World Take a look at Championship last, and the 2023 ODI World Cup last.
India’s win within the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final lastly broke the streak.

IND vs AUS knockout clashes in ICC tournaments
Complete Matches: 8
India Wins: 4
Australia Wins: 4

RESULTS:
1998 Champions Trophy: India received by 44 runs
2003 ODI World Cup: Australia received by 125 runs
2007 T20 World Cup: India received by 15 runs
2011 ODI World Cup: India received by 5 wickets
2015 ODI World Cup: Australia received by 95 runs
2023 WTC Closing: Australia received by 209 runs
2023 ODI World Cup: Australia received by 6 wickets
2025 Champions Trophy Semi-final: India received by 4 wickets