India secured their place in the Champions Trophy 2025 final with a commanding chase against Australia, sealing the win in emphatic fashion as KL Rahul launched Glenn Maxwell over long-on for a towering six. With that stroke, India booked their fifth Champions Trophy final appearance, showcasing a dominant batting display under pressure. With this win, India becomes the first team to play three consecutive Champions Trophy final.
Kohli leads the charge with a composed 84
Chasing a competitive target, Virat Kohli once again proved his big-match credentials with a sublime 84 off 98 balls, anchoring India’s innings with his precision. Kohli’s knock was instrumental in keeping the chase on track, ensuring India remained in control despite early pressure from the Australian bowlers.
Supporting him was Hardik Pandya, who played a vital 28 off 24 balls, injecting crucial momentum into the innings before KL Rahul took charge to guide India home. Rahul remained unbeaten on 42 off 34, his composed finishing touch proving decisive in India’s clinical run chase. Crucial contributions from Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel also steadfasted the chase.
India eye another ICC trophy
With this victory, India now marches into the final, looking to add another ICC trophy to their collection. With India’s place in the final confirmed, the final on 9th March will be played in the Dubai International Stadium. The second semi-final will be played between South-Africa and New Zealand in Lahore.
