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India Enters Final as Kohli & Smith Share Emotional Moment
India Beat Australia: Kohli-Smith Hug Highlights Sportsmanship
India secured a thrilling four-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. After the match, cricket fans witnessed a heartfelt moment as Steve Smith hugged Virat Kohli, showing great sportsmanship despite Australia’s loss.
India Marches Into Champions Trophy Final
With KL Rahul hitting the winning runs, India successfully chased down the target, securing their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 final.
The team now awaits their opponent, which will be decided between South Africa and New Zealand in the second semi-final. The final will take place in Dubai on Sunday.
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Virat Kohli & Steve Smith Share a Special Moment After Semi-Final
Steve Smith Reflects on Australia’s Performance
Despite the loss, Australia’s captain Steve Smith remained optimistic, stating that his team’s inexperienced bowlers will improve with exposure. The Australian squad put up a strong fight, but India’s experience in high-pressure matches made the difference.
Australia introduced all-rounder Cooper Connolly into the squad to replace the injured Matthew Short, while leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha made his fourth ODI appearance. However, their efforts were not enough to curb India’s determined chase
Speaking after the match, Kohli said, “This game is all about pressure, especially big games like semis and finals and if you go deep enough into the innings, and you have enough wickets in hand, the opposition usually gives in and then the game becomes easier.”
He added, “It’s very important to control your impulses while the game is going on. For me, it’s about knowing how many overs are left and number of runs left.”
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