DUBAI: Australia’s Steve Smith survived unimaginable dismissal scare in Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final conflict in opposition to India on the Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Smith narrowly escaped dismissal within the 14th over, when Axar Patel bowled a supply that Smith edged onto his pad, and the ball gently hit the bottom of the off-stump. Nevertheless, in a exceptional twist, the bails didn’t fall, granting Smith a dramatic reprieve.
Australia misplaced wickets at common intervals, however Steve Smith remained agency at one finish and saved the scoreboard ticking with essential partnerships.
He capitalized on his fortunate escape, forming an important 54-run partnership with Alex Carey and scoring an important half-century off 68 deliveries. His gritty knock of 73 runs, that includes 4 fours and one six, made him the highest scorer for Australia.
Ball hits the stumps however rattling These Zing bails are heavy ✊
Smithy 😳 #championstrophy2025 pic.twitter.com/RrupcVuqCl— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) March 4, 2025
Australia finally scored 264 runs in opposition to India within the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025.
Earlier, Australia received the toss and elected to bat first in opposition to India. After opting to bat, Australia have been bowled out for 264 in 49.3 overs.
Former champions had a poor begin as their new opener, Cooper Connolly, was dismissed for a duck after enjoying 9 deliveries.
After the primary wicket, Head and Steve Smith added a quick-fire stand of fifty runs. Travis Head smashed 5 fours and two sixes in his 39 off 33 deliveries earlier than being dismissed off Varun Chakravarthy.
After Smith’s departure within the 37 overs, Alex Carey took the cost and helped Australia attain a aggressive complete. He scored 61 off 59 deliveries, with eight fours and one six.
Mohammed Shami was the stand-out bowler for India with 3 three wickets, whereas Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja bagged two wickets.