Can India Secure Final Spot After Bowling Out Australia for 264?

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final match brought thrilling run chase action to Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Indian pace attack conducted field operations against Australia's lineup leading to Australia's dismissal within 264 runs from 49.3 overs. As India enters the match to pursue victory everyone wonders if they will win the title and move on to the final.

The Australian batting order started their innings strongly through the partnership of Travis Head (39 off 33) and Steve Smith (73 off 96). With his first delivery of the over Varun Chakravarthy eliminated Head before Ravindra Jadeja caught Marnus Labuschagne LBW. The tough batting performance of Smith lasted until Shami ripped three wickets for 48 runs to dismiss the Australian batsman. Alex Carey provided stability to the innings when he hit 61 runs off 57 balls as Maxwell made 7 runs and Inglis scored 11 runs before getting out. Australia’s innings ended when Pandya dismissed Adam Zampa

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill along with Virat Kohli now form the dominant bat line-up of the Indian team. Both Shreyas Iyer and Pandya's recent batting performance creates a deep capacity for their team to win this match.

The Australian fast bowling department suffers from the absence of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc as Adam Zampa and Nathan Ellis become its main weapon. The weak attack displayed during group-stage matches by Australia will not intimidate India given their mastery of these conditions. Early dismissals would favor Australia yet India maintains an advantage due to their solid spin-bowling capabilities and extensive experience in Dubai conditions.

Will India take their revenge for the 2023 World Cup final. With their unbeaten run, balanced squad, can India expect to win the match in Dubai and move to the finals?