Virat Kohli leads the way with a 98-ball 84 that helps India recover from a shaky start while KL Rahul, who remains unbeaten on 42, gets to hit the winning six as India chase down the 265-run target set by Australia with nearly two overs to spare.

During the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia in Dubai, the Indian cricket team took to the field wearing black armbands as a mark of respect for Padmakar Shivalkar, an icon of Indian domestic cricket.

India reached the final of the Champions Trophy with a tense four-wicket victory over Australia in the first semi-final on Tuesday after Virat Kohli starred in yet another successful chase. The outcome means Dubai will host Sunday's final in which India will meet the winner of the other semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday.

India hold their nerve to reach the Champions Trophy final with a four-wicket victory over Australia in Dubai.

The stage is set for the high-voltage Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand which is slated to be played on March 9

Team India is set to play the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9. Their opponent will be decided by the second semi-final between South Africa and New Zealand,