India vs Australia 1st Semi-Final – Live Cricket Score & Commentary

India Secures a Spot in the Champions Trophy Final with a Thrilling Victory Over Australia!

The India vs Australia 1st Semi-Final delivered an electrifying contest as India clinched a 4-wicket win to advance to the Champions Trophy Final. This high-stakes match featured a blend of strategic gameplay, explosive batting, and impactful bowling performances, ensuring fans remained on the edge of their seats.

Key Highlights – India vs Australia 1st Semi-Final

• Rahul’s Match-Winning Shot: KL Rahul sealed the game in style, lofting Glenn Maxwell’s delivery for a massive six over long-on.
• Hardik Pandya’s Firepower: His 28 off 24 balls, including three towering sixes, added crucial momentum in the final overs.
• Spin Domination: Given the dry pitch, spinners from both teams played a pivotal role in shifting the game’s momentum.
• Game-Changing Wickets:
  • Travis Head and Rohit Sharma started aggressively but fell to spin.
  • Steve Smith (73) and Marnus Labuschagne built key partnerships but couldn’t convert them into match-winning knocks.
  • Axar Patel provided stability alongside Virat Kohli, ensuring a smooth chase.

Final Overs – India’s Chase Against Australia Unfolds

As the match neared its climax, India needed just one big hit to secure victory.

• 48.1 Overs: Maxwell to Rahul – SIX! India wins!
• 47.6 Overs: Jadeja steals an extra run after a misfield, putting India even closer to victory.
• 47.5 Overs: Hardik Pandya departs after a well-judged catch by Maxwell off Nathan Ellis.
• 46.6 Overs: Hardik smashes a monstrous 101m six, pushing India firmly ahead.

Final Score – India vs Australia 1st Semi-Final

🏏 Australia: 260
🏏 India: 261/6 (48.1 Overs)

Expert Reactions on India’s Victory Against Australia

✅ Virender Sehwag: “The bigger the occasion, the greater Kohli’s impact.”
✅ RP Singh: “Rohit’s adaptability with bowlers is a blueprint for captaincy.”
✅ Murali Kartik: “Shami has seamlessly filled Bumrah’s shoes.”

With this emphatic win, India storms into the Champions Trophy Final. The question now is—can they lift the trophy and etch their names in history? Stay tuned for an epic final battle! 🏆🇮🇳 Check out on Facebook….

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