India vs Australia LIVE Cricket Updates, Semi-Final ICC Champions Trophy 2025© AFP
India vs Australia Semi-Final Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE Updates: Australia are eight down after Shreyas Iyer’s brilliant run out of Alex Carey. Indian spinners, especially Varun Chakravarthy, has spun a web around the Australians. The mystery spinner has been hard to pick and has now scalped two so far. Earlier, Rohit Sharma blasted Kuldeep Yadav after the bowler failed to learn from his previous mistake. Earlier, both Rohit and Virat Kohli had lashed out at the spinner for not providing back-up to a throw from the deep, while he was standing at non-striker’s end. The moment had seen Rohit and Virat also using Hindi expletives. However, Kuldeep repeated the same mistake and Rohit didn’t spare him again. The predicted score for Australia is currently just over 280. (LIVE SCORECARD)
India vs Australia Semi-Final Live Updates, ICC Champions Trophy 2025, straight from Dubai –
17:57 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Brilliant spell by Shami
Mohammed Shami has bowled brilliantly today. Kept the pressure on, given crucial wickets. Steve Smith’s wicket in the 37th over was a huge moment, otherwise Australia could’ve piled on 300+ today. Ends with figures of 3/48 in 10 overs.
AUS 262/9 (49)
17:56 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 6, and then OUT
Nathan Ellis goes big! Middles it, sends it high and handsome. Very, very good hit by the tailender. That hit takes Australia past 260. Next ball, Mohammed Shami gets him! Ellis goes for the same big hit, but this time picks out Virat Kohli at long-on.
OUT – Nathan Ellis – c Kohli b Shami – 10 (7)AUS 262/9 (49)
17:52 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Good over for India
Only 4 runs off the 48th over, bowled by Hardik Pandya. Any over without a boundary is great news for Team India at this stage. Mohammed Shami will now finish his quota from the other end. He has been great today.
AUS 253/8 (48.1)
17:49 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Top stuff by Iyer
Shreyas Iyer run in and arrowed in the throw from the fine leg region. Excellent work. He had already taken a catch earlier. Now, a brilliant piece of fielding. With Carey gone, that could set Australia back by at least 20 runs here.
AUS 250/8 (47.3)
17:47 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: RUN OUT! Carey goes!
Shreyas Iyer, stunning work! Phenomenal throw, straight at the keeper’s end. Alex Carey was scrambling to make it home, but the direct hit comes in at the perfect time. Carey falls well short in the end, and the men in blue celebrate.
End of a brilliant knock by Alex Carey, but Australia aren’t even at 250 yet.
OUT – Alex Carey – run out (Iyer) – 61 (57)
AUS 249/8 (47.1)
17:46 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Zampa survives!
Oh! Great DRS decision taken by Adam Zampa. Very clear edge before hitting the pad. No third wicket for Shami just yet. Australia near 250. 6 runs off the over by Shami.
AUS 247/7 (47)
17:44 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: OUT!
Shami gets his third! Adam Zampa has to walk back to the dugout. Full and straight, Zampa misses and the umpire raises his finger instantly. Zampa has taken DRS as well.
17:42 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Clever from Carey!
Full toss, Carey comes across his stumps and scoops it over fine-leg for 4. Excellent thinking once again, Carey continues his brilliant knock. Shami responds with a brilliant wide yorker, and Carey takes a tumble.
AUS 247/7 (46.4)
17:40 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Great spell by Chakravarthy
10 overs done for Varun Chakravarthy. Ends with figures of 2/49. The big, big wicket of Travis Head in the powerplay as well. Safe to say, he has justified his selection in the playing XI.
IND 242/7 (46)
17:36 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: OUT!
Varun Chakravarthy strikes! Ben Dwarshuis departs. Second wicket of the game for Varun, comes in his final over. Dwarshuis tries to go big, doesn’t get the timing, picks out Shreyas Iyer at deep mid-wicket.
OUT – Ben Dwarshuis – c Iyer b Varun – 19 (29)AUS 239/7 (45.2)
17:35 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 5 overs to go!
5 runs come off the 45th over. Australia now have five more overs to get to a healthy score. A total of 280-290 seems well within reach, after Dwarshuis’ recent blows. Carey staying till the end will be crucial for the Aussies.
AUS 239/6 (45)
17:31 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Shami back
Mohammed Shami is back. 3 overs left for him in his spell. 45th, 47th and 49th overs to be bowled by him, if things go to plan. Can Shami knock off Carey or Dwarshuis?
AUS 235/6 (44.2)
17:30 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: What can Carey do?
Alex Carey has played a superb knock today. 50 off 48 balls. Now, he holds the key to Australia putting up a big total. Up to 52 off 50 balls now, with six overs to go. 7 come off Varun Chakravarthy’s 9th over.
AUS 234/6 (44)
17:27 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 4 more, Dwarshuis
Ben Dwarshuis gets the slightest connection, and the ball races away through third man for four. Fielder is too square to get to that. A couple of important hits by Dwarshuis, who needed to get a move on.
AUSA 231/6 (43.1)
17:24 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Rohit angry on Kuldeep again
Kuldeep Yadav has done the same error again. Does not collect a throw from the deep, and once again gets an unpleasant look from Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Next ball, Ben Dwarshuis clears the ropes! 6! Tossed up, asking to be hit, and Dwarshuis connects very well.
AUS 226/6 (42.3)
17:23 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 3 off the over
Alex Carey’s runs are drying up a little here. Tight over by Varun. Another 3 runs off it only. India are on the front foot, and Australia will do well here to get to a total above 270.
AUS 217/6 (42)
17:20 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Bizarre strategy by Australia
Australia cannot afford to waste deliveries here. Ben Dwarshuis is clearly struggling to score freely. It is imperative for the men in yellow that Alex Carey faces most of the balls. Carey on 45 off 42, as it stands.
Varun Chakravarthy to bowl his 8th over now.
AUS 214/6 (41)
17:18 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Kuldeep bowls
Kuldeep gets the 41st over. Carey takes a single off the second ball, giving the strike back to Dwarshuis. The latter isn’t able to get the runs going at all. Only 1 off the over, Dwarshuis stuck on 3 off 13.
AUS 214/6 (41)
17:16 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Overs left
Here are the overs left for each India bowler:
Shami – 3
Pandya – 6
Kuldeep – 4
Varun – 3
Axar – 2
Jadeja – 2
17:15 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 10 overs to go!
40 overs done and dusted. What can Australia put up from here? Alex Carey must do the bulk of the run-scoring and really play a vital innings here to take them towards or above 300. India still on the front foot.
AUS 213/6 (40)
17:14 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 4!
Carey is still keeping the run rate flowing. Gets another boundary off Axar. Brilliant presence of mind, plays the reverse sweep, picks up 4. Into the 40s now.
AUS 212/6 (39.3)
17:12 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Another top over by Shami
Mohammed Shami puts the pressure on Ben Dwarshuis. Four dots, before he can get off strike with a single. Finishes the over off brilliantly as well, gives Carey no chance to keep strike.
AUS 207/6 (39)
17:08 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Match swings in 6 balls
36.4: Smith departs
37.3: Maxwell departs
From 198/4 to 205/6 in the matter of minutes. The tide has turned in this contest.
17:07 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Advantage India
Ben Dwarshuis can hit a long ball, but he certainly isn’t a recognized batter by any means. Pressure on Alex Carey now, and he’ll have to take a big burden to ensure Australia reach a respectable total. For now, India on the front foot.
AUS 206/6 (38)
17:06 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: MAXWELL GONE!
Axar Patel roars back! Glenn Maxwell is CLEAN BOWLED. Completely misses it, the ball sticks low, and Axar celebrates. Maxwell has to depart for just 7 runs. India in the driver’s seat now.
OUT – Glenn Maxwell – b Axar – 7 (5)AUS 205/6 (37.3)
17:05 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: SIX! Maxwell
200 up for Australia! Huge hit by Glenn Maxwell off Axar Patel. The ‘Big Show’ is up and running.
AUS 205/5 (37.2)
17:04 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Pressure on Carey-Maxwell
Australia don’t have any more recognized batters after this. In a second, India have pulled the match back towards them again. The partnership between Maxwell and Carey holds huge value for Australia.
AUS 199/5 (37)
17:03 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Mohammed Shami supreme
Mohammed Shami has been brilliant today. A superb spell at the start, with the wicket of Connolly. Now he has come back and piled the pressure on again. Experience and class at the highest level.
Glenn Maxwell joins Alex Carey in the middle.AUS 198/5 (36.5)
17:01 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: OUT!
SHAMI GETS SMITH! Huge wicket, crucial moment. Steve Smith tries to come down the track, misses it completely. Shami hits! Massive blow, Smith misses out on his century. Australia lose their fifth wicket.
OUT – Steve Smith – b Shami – 73 (96)
AUS 198/5 (36.4)
16:58 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Carey on a roll!
Carey treats himself to another boundary off Hardik. Steps down the track, times it beautifully once again. Straight down the ground for 4. Six boundaries and a 6 for Carey already. He is nearing a crucial half-century.
AUS 195/4 (36)
16:54 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Pandya into the attack
Rohit Sharma now opting for pace from both ends. Alex Carey welcomes him in style, pulls him over mid-wicket for 4. Great timing once again, Carey is playing a gem of an innings here for Australia.
AUS 190/4 (35.1)
16:51 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 35 overs done!
Australia are motoring along nicely. Smith 71, Carey 29. Partnership up to 42 between the two batters. India are desperate for a wicket here. Australia still have some batting might to come, in the form of Glenn Maxwell.
Australia look good for a score of around 300.
AUS 186/4 (35)
16:48 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Shami back in
Mohammed Shami handed the ball and tests Smith with a short delivery. Smith does not get the timing right on the pull shot, but the ball flies just above mid-wicket, where an outstretched Rohit Sharma gave it his all.
AUS 184/4 (34.2)
16:45 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Carey playing well!
Alex Carey is playing a really handy knock here! Two more boundaries off Kuldeep Yadav. Carey is up to 28 in just 25 balls. Giving the perfect support to Steve Smith. The tactic to save Kuldeep for Carey hasn’t worked out so far.
AUS 182/4 (34)
16:41 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: SIX!
Alex Carey going after Varun Chakravarthy here! In the slot, and Carey gives it the treatment. Clears the ropes over the mid-wicket region with ease. Big hit for 6. Australia just keep the scoreboard ticking at all points.
8 off Varun’s 7th over.
AUS 173/4 (33)
16:39 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Rohit, Kohli furious with Kuldeep!
Kuldeep Yadav shirks away from a through from the deep, and Rohit collects it on the other end. Could’ve gone for a costly overthrow had Rohit not been there. Both Rohit and Kohli appear livid with Kuldeep, who receives a scolding. Thankfully for India, not a big error.
AUS 165/4 (32)
16:37 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Virat draws a cheer
Virat Kohli is arguably the most popular cricketer on the field, and draws a loud cheer every time he gets near the ball. Now fielding at the deep mid-wicket region, and welcomes a big roar as Carey plays the ball down to him.
AUS 162/4 (31.2)
16:33 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Top edge!
Alex Carey doesn’t judge the bounce of the delivery by Varun Chakravarthy. Gets a leading edge, but it drops short of the fielders at point and gully. They also pick up a run. Relief for Australia.
AUS 159/4 (30.1)
16:31 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: 4 more, Carey!
Alex Carey isn’t afraid to play his shots. Once again, sees the opportunity. Plays it late on this occasion, gets the sweep in, goes fine for 4. Australia doing a good job here to just keep the run rate flowing.
AUS 158/4 (30)
16:29 (IST)
IND vs AUS LIVE: Onus on Steve Smith
A lot of responsibility on Steve Smith’s shoulders here. 62 off 79 balls, so far. Rotated strike well, picked his opportunity. Australia will hope that their captain and go and make a big hundred today.
AUS 153/4 (29.2)
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