Australia posted a competitive total of 264 in the first semifinal of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after winning the toss. Steven Smith and Alex Carey’s fifties were instrumental in their innings. India, with an unchanged team featuring four frontline spinners, struggled to dominate against the Australian batting lineup. Varun Chakaravarthy struck early for India by dismissing Travis Head. Despite some missed opportunities, Smith anchored the innings with a composed fifty. Carey later injected momentum with a quick fifty off 48 balls. However, his dismissal via a run-out hindered Australia’s late surge as they were bowled out for 264 in the final over. Mohammed Shami was the pick of the Indian bowlers with 3 wickets. The match is evenly poised with both teams having a chance to win in the second innings.
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