A hard fought win for the Indian Cricket Team vs Aussies in a Very Tough Semi Final CT match

@ptrikha_2 (47623)
India
March 4, 2025 12:56pm CST
It was a gripping high voltage match between India and Australia in the Champions Trophy (CT) Semi Final. Aussies won the toss and their captain Steve Smith decided to bat first. Courtesy Steve Smith's 73 and Alex Carey - 61, Australia made 264 in their 50 overs. Indian bowlers took key wickets at regular intervals. In response, Rohit Sharma and Gill got out early. However, Virat Kohli (84 of 98) first had a good partnership with Shreyas Iyer (45), Axar Patel (27), K.L.Rahul - unbeaten 42, late charge by Hardik Pandya led India to a hard fought win against the ever formidable Australia. Now, India meets the winner of the South Africa - New Zealand final. Image : Taken by own phone and made into a Collage.
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@TheHorse (224785)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Mar
Well Boy Howdy!
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@ptrikha_2 (47623)
• India
5 Mar
@TheHorse Thanks! So any plans of watching a cricket match in the near future?
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@ptrikha_2 (47623)
• India
5 Mar
@TheHorse India would play in the final on 9th of March!!
• India
9 Mar
As far Aussie team is concerned , this was not the best team that have as their regular skipper is down with injuries. So does few others. However , they managed well into semis and that was good to see. Even with limited batters , they scored 264 and gave a good fight till end. I was looking for Virat's hundred but his innings was solid . It was usual for him while chasing. Solid contributions as you pointed out by Shreyas , Axar , Rahul and Hardik. If the opening partnership could be more longer , then it would help .Bowling looks ok for now , but fielding needs to improve. Well, good win!
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@ptrikha_2 (47623)
• India
9 Mar
@RevivedWarrior Yes, the Aussies did not had Pat Cummins, Josh Hazelwood and Mitchell Starc and that would have made a lot of difference ! Still a big win and finally India won the Champions Trophy as well !
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@JudyEv (349351)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Mar
Well done, India.
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@ptrikha_2 (47623)
• India
5 Mar
@JudyEv Thanks. Tbe Aussie team played and fought well though and gave a tough fight.
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