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India vs Australia Semi-Final LIVE Score, Champions Trophy 2025: Mohammed Shami Dismisses Cooper Connolly, Australia 1 Down
India vs Australia LIVE Updates, ICC Champions Trophy Semi-Final 2025: Mohammed Shami removed Australia opener Cooper Connolly in the third over of the innings
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India vs Australia Semi-Final Champions Trophy 2025 LIVE Updates: Mohammed Shami removed Australia opener Cooper Connolly in the third over of the innings. The left-handed batter departed for a 9-ball duck. He edged Shami's outgoing delivery to wicketkeeper KL Rahul. Australia are one down vs India in their first semi-final of Champions Trophy in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side is playing with an unchanged XI, while Australia hace made two changes. They included Cooper Connolly and Tanvir Sangha for Matthew Short and Spencer Johnson. (LIVE SCORECARD)
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- 14:22 (IST)IND vs AUS LIVE: Big changes for AustraliaJake Fraser-McGurk still does not get into Australia's XI. Cooper Connolly has been brought into the 15-man squad and thrown into the mix straight away.Eyes on Tanveer Sangha as well, who will partner Adam Zampa. Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head can also roll their arm.
- 14:17 (IST)IND vs AUS LIVE: India will back themselvesIndia will back themselves here. They have won 6 ODIs in a row, and have convincingly won both times in a run chase during Champions Trophy 2025.All of India's top order have had big scores recently, and are definitely favourites for the game.
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- 13:41 (IST)IND vs AUS LIVE: 'Fat-shaming' controversy around RohitRohit Sharma has been drawn into the centre of a body-shaming saga by politicians just a day ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final. It is unwanted controversy ahead of a big game, but it should not affect Team India's preparation.
- 13:25 (IST)IND vs AUS LIVE: Will Harshit Rana miss out?One has to feel for Harshit Rana if he misses out. The young pacer was brought into the squad despite relative inexperience, but has performed admirably, taking 4 wickets in two games.There is no doubt that Harshit adds a lot of quality with the old ball. However, does Varun's qualities outweigh that? It will be a big headache for Rohit, Gambhir and co.
- 13:23 (IST)IND vs AUS LIVE: Should Varun Chakravarthy play?Varun Chakravarthy was brought into India's 15-man Champions Trophy squad as a last-minute trump card, and boy has he proven his worth. One game, 5 wickets. The perfect impression against New Zealand. Ex-selector Sarandeep Singh believes he is a must."It is important to give Varun Chakravarthy a chance. In Australia's middle order, there are no good players who can play the spin well. Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav are playing well. If Varun Chakravarthy plays this combination, things will not be easy for Australia," Sarandeep said.
- 13:21 (IST)IND vs AUS LIVE: Big selection dilemma ahead of Team IndiaThe question on everyone's lips: Will Varun Chakaravarthy play? Will Harshit Rana return to the XI? Does someone like Ravindra Jadeja/Kuldeep Yadav get benched?It is a massive debate, but India must make a tough call that could have huge ramifications.
- 13:10 (IST)IND vs AUS Live: All eyes on KohliStar batter Virat Kohli played his 300th ODI match for India against New Zealand on Sunday. However, he failed to leave a mark as he was dismissed for 11. Kohli will now aim to bounce back in style against Australia in the semi-final match. He gave a testament of his fiery form with a powerful century against Pakistan.
- 12:49 (IST)IND vs AUS Live: Only 1 proper spinner for AustraliaAustralia have only one genuine spinner in Adam Zampa, while hoping for part-timers Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head to deliver the goods. Matthew Short has been ruled out of the tournament with a calf injury and it has also robbed the already creaking Australian bowling unit of a handy spin option.
- 12:46 (IST)Ind vs AUS Live: India's strong spin attackThe Indian spin quartet of Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel walked away with nine New Zealand wickets, but they applied the pressure consistently to earn their rewards. They delivered 128 dot balls in the 39 overs bowled between them as the Kiwis struggled to break free, a sequence eventuating in a flurry of wickets. Even the dismissal of an otherwise stoic Kane Williamson had a touch of desperation as his shimmy against Axar ended in a stumping by KL Rahul.
- 12:36 (IST)Champions Trophy 2025 Live: Injury replacement for AustraliaAustralia have called up spin-bowling all-rounder Cooper Connolly to replace injured opener Matt Short in their Champions Trophy squad. Short sustained a quad injury against Afghanistan and was unable to recover in time for the knockout stages, forcing Australia to make the late change.
- 12:29 (IST)India vs Australia Semi-Final, Live: Varun Chakravarthy's fiery entryWith India opting for a spin-heavy squad tailored for the slow conditions in Dubai, questions arose about whether they had included one spinner too many. However, Sunday's match validated their selection, and the late decision to introduce Varun Chakravarthy — a relatively inexperienced bowler in the 50-over format — could prove to be a game-changer.
- 12:22 (IST)Champions Trophy 2025 Live: Kamran Akmal's hilarious advice for IndiaFormer Pakistan batter Kamran Akmal stated that Team India should wear an orange jersey instead of blue, in order to avoid getting thrashed by Australia batter Travis Head. Since 2023, Head has proven to be India's biggest headache across all the formats. Interestingly, Head delivered blockbuster performances for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024 against Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. Both the teams wear blue jerseys.
- 11:59 (IST)Champions Trophy 2025 Live: Australia's Group Stage journeyAustralia’s journey has been one of resilience. Despite missing key players before the tournament began, they have showcased incredible depth and mental fortitude. Their campaign kicked off with a record-breaking chase against England, where Josh Inglis’s stunning unbeaten 120 powered them to a thrilling win in Lahore. Rain played spoilsport in their subsequent matches, with their fixture against South Africa abandoned and a rain-affected game against Afghanistan also ending in a no-result, securing their passage to the semi-finals.
- 11:56 (IST)India vs Australia Semi-Final, Live: India's unbeaten run in Group StageIndia have been dominant throughout the tournament, finishing the group stage unbeaten. They men began their campaign with a six-wicket win against Bangladesh. They followed it up with a clinical performance against arch-rivals Pakistan, where Virat Kohli’s masterful century anchored a six-wicket victory in a 241-run chase. Against New Zealand, India faced a stern test but emerged unscathed as Shreyas Iyer’s 79 guided them to 249/9 before Varun Chakravarthy’s five-wicket haul sealed a comfortable win, confirming their place in the semifinals.
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