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Ind vs Aus 1st Semi Final: Head became the victim of Varun, Gill took a brilliant catch, Australia's second wicket fell

The Champions Trophy match between India and Australia has started. Australia is batting first after winning the toss. The Kangaroo team has lost its first wicket. Opener Cooper Connolly was sent back to the pavilion by Mohammad Shami without opening his account. Earlier, after losing the toss, captain Rohit Sharma said that we were prepared in both the ways. It is good to lose the toss when you are in two minds. Regarding the pitch, he said that the pitch is changing its nature. We have to play good cricket.

Madhulika Rai
Last Updated : Tuesday, 04 March 2025
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Sports News. Champions Trophy match between India and Australia has started. Australia is batting first after winning the toss. The Kangaroo team's first wicket has fallen. Opener Cooper Connolly was sent to the pavilion by Mohammad Shami without opening his account. However, after this Travis Head made a fast start and scored 26 runs in 20 balls. He hit three consecutive fours in one over of Shami. Earlier, Shami gave Head a lifeline by dropping his catch in his very first over. Australia's score is 33/1 after five overs. Head and captain Smith are batting.

 Toss Advantage for Australia

Earlier, Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and decided to bat first. Team India has come out wearing a black band. After losing the toss, captain Rohit Sharma said that we were ready in both ways. When you are in two minds, it is good to lose the toss. Regarding the pitch, he said that the pitch is changing its nature. We have to play good cricket. We have played well in all three matches and we will do the same today as well. 

Team India Playing 11

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakraborty.

Australia Playing 11

Cooper Connolly, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Tanveer Sanga