Champions Trophy Semifinal: Australia Bowled Out for 264, India Starts Chase

In the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy, Team India is facing Australia in Dubai. After winning the toss, Australia opted to bat and was bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs. Captain Steve Smith played a crucial knock of 73 runs, while Alex Carey contributed 61. Opener Travis Head scored 39, and Marnus Labuschagne added 29 runs. Glenn Maxwell (7) and Josh Inglis (11) failed to make an impact.

Among Indian bowlers, Mohammed Shami took three wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja claimed two each. Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel secured one wicket each, while Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless.

Chasing a target of 265, Team India started its innings confidently, reaching 17/0 in three overs. Captain Rohit Sharma is unbeaten on 15, while Shubman Gill is at the crease with two runs.