Virat Kohli was at his animated best once again as he broke into a celebratory dance after Mohammed Shami dismissed Australia’s Cooper Connolly for a duck in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final between India and Australia at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 4.
Shami’s Persistence Pays Off Against Connolly
Mohammed Shami bowled a brilliant over, beating the bat multiple times before finally getting the edge off Connolly’s bat. The Australian opener attempted a cut shot to a length delivery outside off but only managed a thick under-edge. Indian wicketkeeper KL Rahul had to dive forward to complete the catch.
Despite India’s confident appeal, umpire Richard Illingworth was unmoved, prompting Rohit Sharma to go for a review. The UltraEdge confirmed a clear spike, giving India a crucial early wicket as Connolly departed for a nine-ball duck.
Virat Kohli’s Dance Celebration Goes Viral
As soon as the review confirmed Connolly’s dismissal, Virat Kohli erupted in joy, celebrating with an impromptu bhangra on the field. His exuberant reaction quickly caught the attention of fans and went viral on social media, adding another iconic moment to his long list of passionate celebrations on the field.
Wicket dance to bnta hai😄😄😄#ViratKohli#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/9h6YyLRl1K
— Aman Patel (@AmanPatel2306) March 4, 2025
India’s Aggressive Start Against Australia
With this early wicket, India gained momentum in the high-stakes semi-final clash, aiming to secure a spot in the final against the winner of the South Africa vs. New Zealand encounter.
