Match Overview:
- Event: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Date: March 4, 2025
India secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. Chasing a target of 265, the Rohit Sharma-led side reached the total in 48.1 overs, thanks to a composed 84-run knock from Virat Kohli. Shreyas Iyer (45), KL Rahul (42*), and Hardik Pandya (28) provided valuable contributions to steer India home.
Earlier, India's disciplined bowling effort restricted Australia to 264 after being asked to field first. Mohammed Shami led the attack with figures of 3/48, while Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja picked up two wickets each. For Australia, Steve Smith top-scored with a gritty 73 off 96 balls.
With this win, India advances to the final, where they will face the winner of the South Africa vs. New Zealand semi-final.
Key Highlights
| Time (IST) | Event |
| Start | Australia chose to bat after winning the toss. |
| Early Overs | Mohammed Shami dropped Travis Head on 0 |
| Powerplay | Copper Connolly dismissed for 0 |
| Mid Innings | Travis Head dismissed for 39 by Varun Chakaravarthy |
| Key Moment | Mohammed Shami dismissed Steve Smith for 73 |
| End Innings | Australia all out for 264 in 49.3 overs |
| Chase Begins | India needs 265 runs to win |
| Big Moment | Rohit Sharma dropped at 13 |
| Hitter Gone | Rohit Sharma out at 28 |
| King Kohli | 84 Runs |
India vs Australia Head-to-Head Record
- Total ODIs Played: 151
- India Wins: 57
- Australia Wins: 84
- No Result: 10
- Champions Trophy Record: India leads 2-1; one match ended in a tie.
Recent Knockout Encounter
- Tournament: ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Final
- Result: India scored 240; Australia won by 6 wickets.
Now let’s explore all the records created and broken in ongoing matches during the semi-final of the ICC Championship 2025 between Australia and India.
1. Virat Kohli set the record to become the second-highest catcher in ODI’s as fielder
Virat Kohli has added another achievement to his cricketing career by surpassing Ricky Ponting in the list of most catches in One Day Internationals (ODIs). During the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia on March 4, 2025, Kohli took two crucial catches, taking his tally to 161 and moving past Ponting’s record of 160. He now holds the second position in the all-time list, behind Sri Lanka’s Mahela Jayawardene, who leads with 218 catches.
Kohli’s record-breaking moment came when he caught Josh Inglis off Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling, equalling Ponting’s record. Later, he secured the top spot among active players by catching Nathan Ellis in the 49th over. This milestone highlights Kohli’s consistency as a fielder and his lasting impact on Indian cricket.
Most Catches in ODI History (Top 3):
- Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka): 218 catches
- Virat Kohli (India): 161 catches
- Ricky Ponting (Australia): 160 catches
With Kohli still active in international cricket, there's a strong possibility he will extend his record even further in the coming matches.
2. India loss 14 Consecutive toss in ODI’s
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has found himself on the wrong side of luck, setting an unfortunate record by losing 11 consecutive tosses in One Day Internationals (ODIs). This streak extended further on Tuesday (March 4), reaching 14 successive toss losses—the longest in ODI history. Notably, this run of bad luck began during the ODI World Cup final in Ahmedabad when India faced Australia.
The latest instance of Rohit losing the toss occurred in India's semifinal clash against Australia in Dubai. Australian captain Steven Smith won the toss and opted to bat first under challenging hot and dry conditions.
With this streak, Rohit Sharma now holds the third-longest sequence of consecutive toss losses by any captain in ODI history.
3. Most Wickets for India in ICC ODI Knockout Matches:
Mohammed Shami in the ICC Championship 2025 Semi-final set to record and became the 3rd highest wicket-taker in ICC matches for India.
- Zaheer Khan: 17 wickets (Average: 28.64)
- Sachin Tendulkar: 15 wickets (Average: 26.66)
- Mohammed Shami: 13 wickets* (Average: 19.76)
- Harbhajan Singh: 11 wickets (Average: 29.27)
4. KL Rahul Becomes Third-Fastest Indian to Reach 3,000 ODI Runs
Third-Fastest Indian to Achieve the Feat
According to ESPNcricinfo, KL Rahul reached the 3,000-run mark in ODIs in just 78 innings, making him the third-fastest Indian to do so. Among Indian batters, only Shikhar Dhawan (72 innings) and Virat Kohli (75 innings) achieved this milestone in fewer innings. Unlike Dhawan and Kohli, who primarily played as top-order batters, a significant portion of Rahul’s runs have come while batting at number four or lower.
4. King Kohli Shines in Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final
India’s star batter Virat Kohli delivered a masterful performance in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 against Australia in Dubai, guiding the team to the final with a composed innings.
A Record-Breaking Knock
Kohli became the first cricketer to score 1,000 runs in ICC knockout matches, further cementing his legacy as one of the game’s finest performers under pressure. Additionally, he surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India’s highest run scorer in Champions Trophy history.
Continuing his dominance at the No. 3 position, Kohli also became only the second batter after Ricky Ponting to amass 12,000 runs while batting at that spot in ODIs. His ability to chase under pressure remains unmatched, as seen in his past Champions Trophy semi-final performances—scoring 58* against Sri Lanka (2013), 96* against Bangladesh (2017), and 84 against Australia (2025).
With his latest achievement, Kohli reaffirmed his reputation as a big-match player, delivering when it matters the most.
4. India Outclass Australia to Reach Champions Trophy 2025 Final
India make it to their third successive #ChampionsTrophy Final 🙌😍 pic.twitter.com/FrYlgIKXJu
— ICC (@ICC) March 4, 2025
India continued their dominance over Australia in Champions Trophy knockout matches, securing a commanding victory in the semi-final. With this win, India now boasts a 3-0 record against Australia in the tournament's knockout stages, having previously defeated them in the quarterfinals of 1998 and 2000.
Rohit Sharma Creates History
Rohit Sharma has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first captain to lead a team to the final of every ICC tournament. Under his leadership, India reached the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup finals in 2023. In 2024, he guided the team to a T20 World Cup triumph. Now, in 2025, he has led India to yet another ICC final in the Champions Trophy, further cementing his legacy as a leader in world cricket.
India Marches into the Champions Trophy 2025 Final with Record-Breaking Feats!
India’s commanding victory over Australia in the semi-final showcased their dominance in ICC tournaments. Virat Kohli’s brilliance, Mohammed Shami’s lethal bowling, and KL Rahul’s milestone added to India’s success story. Rohit Sharma’s historic leadership, guiding India to yet another ICC final, further solidified his legacy.
With unstoppable momentum, record-breaking performances, and a hunger for glory, India now sets its sights on lifting the Champions Trophy 2025! 🏆
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