In the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy, Australia has set a target of 265 runs for India.
The match, played in Dubai, saw Australia winning the toss and opting to bat first. However, the team suffered an early setback, losing their first wicket at just 4 runs. The second wicket fell at 54, and despite regular dismissals, Australia managed to put up a competitive total of 264 runs in their allotted 50 overs.
Key performers for Australia:
- Captain Steve Smith played a solid innings, scoring 73 runs.
- Alex Carey contributed 61 runs.
- Travis Head added 39 runs to the total.
Bowling performance for India:
- Mohammed Shami was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets.
- Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja claimed 2 wickets each.
- Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel picked up one wicket each.
With a target of 265, India will now look to chase down the total and secure a spot in the final.
