India will face Australia in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal after a 44-run win over New Zealand in their final group-stage match. The clash is set for March 4 in Dubai.
Here’s what happened the last time India and Australia faced each other in an ICC tournament in the 50-over format.
Q: What was the result of the 2023 ODI World Cup Final?
A: Australia defeated India by six wickets, chasing down 240 in 43 overs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
Q: Who was the hero for Australia in the final?
A: Travis Head played a match-winning knock of 137 off 120 balls, guiding Australia to its sixth World Cup title.
Q: How did India’s batting collapse unfold?
A: After a fiery start from Rohit Sharma, India lost wickets at crucial junctures, with Kohli (54) and Rahul (66) being the only steady contributors.
Q: What was the turning point in the match?
A: India’s batting slowdown post the PowerPlay and Kohli’s dismissal at a critical moment shifted momentum in Australia’s favour.
Q: How did Australia’s bowlers perform?
A: Pat Cummins (2/34) and Mitchell Starc (3/55) led Australia’s disciplined bowling attack, restricting India to just 240.
Q: How did India’s bowlers start in the second innings?
A: Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami picked early wickets, reducing Australia to 47/3, but Head and Marnus Labuschagne steadied the chase.
Q: What records did Australia achieve with this win?
A: Australia won their sixth ODI World Cup, the most by any team, and Pat Cummins became the third Aussie captain to win the trophy.
