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Anish Kumar is a News Editor at Business Standard with nearly a decade of sports journalism experience. From Cricket World Cups and India’s bilateral Test series to the Ranji Trophy and Pro Kabaddi League, he has covered it all. With deep digital and multimedia experience across top newsrooms, Anish knows how to craft content — from sharp headlines to dynamic videos — that clicks with today’s audiences. Off the field, he’s either trekking up a mountain or tracking the latest political developments.
Anish Kumar is a News Editor at Business Standard with nearly a decade of sports journalism experience. From Cricket World Cups and India’s bilateral Test series to the Ranji Trophy and Pro Kabaddi League, he has covered it all. With deep digital and multimedia experience across top newsrooms, Anish knows how to craft content — from sharp headlines to dynamic videos — that clicks with today’s audiences. Off the field, he’s either trekking up a mountain or tracking the latest political developments.
Batting first, Australia were bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs and India chased it down with 11 balls to spare.
IND vs AUS semi final 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: Virat Kohli's 84 inspired the Men in Blue to the highest successful chase against Australia in ICC events.
The highest successful chase against Australia in an ICC ODI tournament knockout match remains 261, achieved by India in the 2011 World Cup quarter-final in Ahmedabad.
The Dubai wicket has been spin-friendly in the tournament, and with runs on the board, the Jalandhar-born leg-spinner could pose a great threat to Indian batters, who struggled against New Zealand
Shivalkar, who passed away at the age of 84 in Mumbai on Monday, was a pillar of Bombay's Ranji Trophy dominance and remains one of the finest left-arm spinners to have graced the Indian circuit.
India's captain has now lost 11 tosses in a row, just one misfortune away from record of 12 held by West Indies legend Brian Lara between October 1998 and May 1999.
English umpire Michael Gough has been appointed as the third umpire for India vs Australia first semifinal, while Zimbabwe's Andy Pycroft will oversee proceedings as the match referee
India vs Australia semifinal Playing 11: Rohit's losing streak at the toss continues; Australia make two changes. India unchanged
"The pitch looks very bare, very dry, and very cracked," noted Atherton, painting a picture of a surface that has seen its fair share of battles
IND vs AUS head-to-head: The Champions Trophy has seen India and Australia cross swords four times before, with India winning two and losing one of those encounters.
India vs Australia Playing 11: The Aussies are expected to make at least one change in their playing XI, bringing in Jake Fraser-McGurk in place of Matthew Short.
Venkatesh Iyer was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 mega auction for Rs 23.75 crore
With the semi-final against Australia looming, the Indian captain reinforced that his team has had to adapt quickly to unpredictable conditions.
Australian leg-spinner Zampa enjoyed success against Kohli in One Day Internationals (ODIs), dismissing him five times since 2017
Afghanistan face an almost impossible path to the semi-finals, needing one hell of a result to overturn their Net Run Rate (NRR) of -0.99.
Buttler admitted that his decision was influenced by England's premature exit from the Champions Trophy, following consecutive defeats to Australia and Afghanistan
On a sluggish pitch, Atal anchored the innings after early setbacks, but it was Omarzai's fearless fireworks that turned the tide late in the innings
Australia won the toss and elected to bat first at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The India-Pakistan rivalry will once again be the biggest draw of the competition. If both teams reach the final, they could face off three times in the tournament, adding to the anticipation.
Gill is in sublime form, having amassed nearly 300 runs in India's recent three-match ODI series against England. He carried that momentum into the Champions Trophy