India vs Australia LIVE: Chakravarthy Strikes Early in ICC Champions Trophy Semi-Final

India vs Australia LIVE Cricket Updates, Semi-Final ICC Champions Trophy 2025: In a tactical masterstroke, Rohit Sharma introduced spinner Varun Chakravarthy, who immediately dismissed the dangerous Travis Head for 39 runs off 33 balls. Chakravarthy made an impact in the 9th over, striking on just the second ball of his spell, effectively reducing Australia’s strong start. With India claiming two early wickets in this semi-final showdown in Dubai, Steven Smith has been tasked with steadying the ship alongside Marnus Labuschagne.

Mohammed Shami set the tone for India by taking the crucial early wicket of Cooper Connolly, who was dismissed for a nine-ball duck. Winning the toss, Australia captain Steven Smith chose to put his team in to bat first, but India’s bowlers have already put them on the back foot.