India vs Australia LIVE Updates, Champions Trophy Semi-Final 2025: Axar Patel Removes Dangerous Glenn Maxwell, Australia Lose 2 In 6 Balls

IND vs AUS LIVE: Kuldeep bowls

Kuldeep gets the 41st over. Carey takes a single off the second ball, giving the strike back to Dwarshuis. The latter isn’t able to get the runs going at all. Only 1 off the over, Dwarshuis stuck on 3 off 13.

AUS 214/6 (41)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Overs left

Here are the overs left for each India bowler:

Shami – 3

Pandya – 6

Kuldeep – 4

Varun – 3

Axar – 2

Jadeja – 2

IND vs AUS LIVE: 10 overs to go!

40 overs done and dusted. What can Australia put up from here? Alex Carey must do the bulk of the run-scoring and really play a vital innings here to take them towards or above 300. India still on the front foot.

AUS 213/6 (40)

IND vs AUS LIVE: 4!

Carey is still keeping the run rate flowing. Gets another boundary off Axar. Brilliant presence of mind, plays the reverse sweep, picks up 4. Into the 40s now.

AUS 212/6 (39.3)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Another top over by Shami

Mohammed Shami puts the pressure on Ben Dwarshuis. Four dots, before he can get off strike with a single. Finishes the over off brilliantly as well, gives Carey no chance to keep strike.

AUS 207/6 (39)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Match swings in 6 balls

36.4: Smith departs

37.3: Maxwell departs

From 198/4 to 205/6 in the matter of minutes. The tide has turned in this contest.

IND vs AUS LIVE: Advantage India

Ben Dwarshuis can hit a long ball, but he certainly isn’t a recognized batter by any means. Pressure on Alex Carey now, and he’ll have to take a big burden to ensure Australia reach a respectable total. For now, India on the front foot.

AUS 206/6 (38)

IND vs AUS LIVE: MAXWELL GONE!

Axar Patel roars back! Glenn Maxwell is CLEAN BOWLED. Completely misses it, the ball sticks low, and Axar celebrates. Maxwell has to depart for just 7 runs. India in the driver’s seat now.

IND vs AUS LIVE: SIX! Maxwell

200 up for Australia! Huge hit by Glenn Maxwell off Axar Patel. The ‘Big Show’ is up and running.

AUS 205/5 (37.2)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Pressure on Carey-Maxwell

Australia don’t have any more recognized batters after this. In a second, India have pulled the match back towards them again. The partnership between Maxwell and Carey holds huge value for Australia.

AUS 199/5 (37)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Mohammed Shami supreme

Mohammed Shami has been brilliant today. A superb spell at the start, with the wicket of Connolly. Now he has come back and piled the pressure on again. Experience and class at the highest level. 

IND vs AUS LIVE: OUT!

SHAMI GETS SMITH! Huge wicket, crucial moment. Steve Smith tries to come down the track, misses it completely. Shami hits! Massive blow, Smith misses out on his century. Australia lose their fifth wicket.

OUT – Steve Smith – b Shami – 73 (96)

AUS 198/5 (36.4)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Carey on a roll!

Carey treats himself to another boundary off Hardik. Steps down the track, times it beautifully once again. Straight down the ground for 4. Six boundaries and a 6 for Carey already. He is nearing a crucial half-century.

AUS 195/4 (36)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Pandya into the attack

Rohit Sharma now opting for pace from both ends. Alex Carey welcomes him in style, pulls him over mid-wicket for 4. Great timing once again, Carey is playing a gem of an innings here for Australia.

AUS 190/4 (35.1)

IND vs AUS LIVE: 35 overs done!

Australia are motoring along nicely. Smith 71, Carey 29. Partnership up to 42 between the two batters. India are desperate for a wicket here. Australia still have some batting might to come, in the form of Glenn Maxwell.

Australia look good for a score of around 300.

AUS 186/4 (35)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Shami back in

Mohammed Shami handed the ball and tests Smith with a short delivery. Smith does not get the timing right on the pull shot, but the ball flies just above mid-wicket, where an outstretched Rohit Sharma gave it his all.

AUS 184/4 (34.2)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Carey playing well!

Alex Carey is playing a really handy knock here! Two more boundaries off Kuldeep Yadav. Carey is up to 28 in just 25 balls. Giving the perfect support to Steve Smith. The tactic to save Kuldeep for Carey hasn’t worked out so far.

AUS 182/4 (34)

IND vs AUS LIVE: SIX!

Alex Carey going after Varun Chakravarthy here! In the slot, and Carey gives it the treatment. Clears the ropes over the mid-wicket region with ease. Big hit for 6. Australia just keep the scoreboard ticking at all points.

8 off Varun’s 7th over. 

AUS 173/4 (33)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Rohit, Kohli furious with Kuldeep!

Kuldeep Yadav shirks away from a through from the deep, and Rohit collects it on the other end. Could’ve gone for a costly overthrow had Rohit not been there. Both Rohit and Kohli appear livid with Kuldeep, who receives a scolding. Thankfully for India, not a big error.

AUS 165/4 (32)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Virat draws a cheer

Virat Kohli is arguably the most popular cricketer on the field, and draws a loud cheer every time he gets near the ball. Now fielding at the deep mid-wicket region, and welcomes a big roar as Carey plays the ball down to him.

AUS 162/4 (31.2)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Top edge!

Alex Carey doesn’t judge the bounce of the delivery by Varun Chakravarthy. Gets a leading edge, but it drops short of the fielders at point and gully. They also pick up a run. Relief for Australia.

AUS 159/4 (30.1)

IND vs AUS LIVE: 4 more, Carey!

Alex Carey isn’t afraid to play his shots. Once again, sees the opportunity. Plays it late on this occasion, gets the sweep in, goes fine for 4. Australia doing a good job here to just keep the run rate flowing.

AUS 158/4 (30)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Onus on Steve Smith

A lot of responsibility on Steve Smith’s shoulders here. 62 off 79 balls, so far. Rotated strike well, picked his opportunity. Australia will hope that their captain and go and make a big hundred today.

AUS 153/4 (29.2)

IND vs AUS LIVE: FOUR!

Alex Carey picks his moment. Gives himself room, clears the in-field off Ravindra Jadeja. First boundary for the left-hander. 6 comes off the over, in total.

AUS 152/4 (29)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Kuldeep vs Carey

Kuldeep Yadav has dismissed Alex Carey 5 times in ODI cricket. A smart move by Rohit Sharma to get him back into the attack. Horses for courses. Can the chinaman work his magic against the left-hander?

Not for now. 2 runs off this over.

AUS 146/4 (28)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Alex Carey comes in

One wicket-keeper batter replaces another. Alex Carey walks in at No. 6. Stitched a great partnership with Josh Inglis to help Australia win against England, but must ensure a good one here to help Steve Smith along.

IND vs AUS LIVE: OUT! Jadeja gets Inglis!

Ravindra Jadeja does it again! Second wicket of the game for him! Josh Inglis tries to play it safe, but hands a simple catch at short cover to Virat Kohli. Josh Inglis has to depart for 11, and Ravindra Jadeja keeps the wickets column ticking. Australia 4-down!

AUS 144/4 (27)

IND vs AUS LIVE: 6, Smith!

Beautiful. Sweet, sweet timing by Steve Smith. Over long-off, just helped over. Goes all the way! Sends Ravindra Jadeja on the back foot in the third ball of the over. Australia’s run rate going towards 6 here.

AUS 141/3 (26.3)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Steve Smith half-century!

A big day, a big knock. 50 for Steve Smith, comes in 67 balls. Well played innings, under pressure, kept things rolling amidst the India spin attack. The Australia captain has given his team the perfect base to go big in the final overs.

AUS 133/3 (26)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Smith nearing 50!

FOUR more! Excellent timing yet again. Steve Smith moves up to 48. Varun Chakravarthy offers a dolly and Smith cashes in. Slams it through the mid-wicket region. Smith motoring along nicely, setting himself up for a big score here.

AUS 130/3 (26.3)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Jadeja remains economical

Ravindra Jadeja has bowled a great spell today. Picked up an important wicket, kept things tight. Done his job with the ball to perfection, so far. Now, can Varun deliver from the other end and give India another big wicket?

IND vs AUS LIVE: FOUR!

Steve Smith drives it through extra cover. Glorious timing, glorious batswing. The Australian captain is holding down one end, and picks his opportunity against Varun. 7 off this over as well. Smith into the 40s.

AUS 120/3 (24)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Varun Chakravarthy is back!

New batter, and Rohit will apply the pressure on him by bringing back Varun Chakravarthy. Certainly India’s most impactful weapon, at the moment. Can he weave his magic yet again?

Inglis will be hoping to repeat his heroics from the England game. 120* off 86 balls on that day.

AUS 114/3 (22.3)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Close!

Hawkeye shows that it would’ve been ‘umpire’s call’ had Labuschagne taken the review. Tight decision, but India get their big breakthrough. Josh Inglis comes out into the middle. 7 off Jadeja’s over, but the wicket too.

AUS 113/3 (23)

IND vs AUS LIVE: OUT!

Ravindra Jadeja strikes! Labuschagne LBW. He does not take a review after consulting with Smith. That was plumb. Ball drifts back in, Labuschagne is caught on the pads right in front of the stumps. Big breakthrough. End of a 56-run partnership.

OUT – Marnus Labuschagne – lbw Jadeja – 29 (36)

AUS 110/2 (22.3)

IND vs AUS LIVE: 4!

Labuschagne getting the odd boundaries here. Sweeps hard, and sweeps well, into the gap. Couple of bounces, 4, off Ravindra Jadeja’s bowling.

AUS 110/2 (22.1)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Big appeal!

Oh, it is all happening here. Steve Smith goes across his stumps, tries to scoop but can’t. KL Rahul catches. Big appeal by India, but the umpire says no. Doesn’t seem to have taken an edge. India don’t go for the DRS, and smartly so. Ultraedge confirms no edge.

AUS 106/2 (22)

IND vs AUS LIVE: BIG CHANCE!

Dropped? Steve Smith hits it sharply back at Mohammed Shami, towards his left. A really difficult one. Shami sticks his hand out, but the ball ricochets off. Smith survives. 

AUS 106/2 (21.4)

IND vs AUS LIVE: Maiden over by Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja continues his tight bowling. A maiden over. Second one of the day for India. Axar had bowled one earlier.

Oh, and this is interesting. Change by Rohit Sharma. Mohammed Shami comes back in!

AUS 105/2 (21)

IND vs AUS LIVE: SIX! 100 up

100 up for Australia. With a SIX! Labuschagne gets good connection on this one. Full toss, Labuschagne slogs it over mid-wicket for a maximum. Slightly expensive over, 9 coming off it. Australia going on at a good run-rate, and have kept wickets in hand.

AUS 105/2 (20)