Australia’s road to the Champions Trophy semi-finals has been marked by resilience and favourable results despite facing significant setbacks before the tournament began. The team lost five of their starting XI players but showed admirable mental toughness in the face of adversity.
Their tournament got off to a thrilling start against England, where they chased down 352, the highest-ever target at an ICC event. Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, and Marnus Labuschagne collected multiple scalps, while Josh Inglis’ game-changing 120* propelled Australia over the line.
The team’s match against South Africa was abandoned due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi, resulting in shared points. Their next game against Afghanistan also ended in a washout, but they still managed to secure another point. This, combined with their win over England, sealed their spot in the semi-finals.
Australia will now face India in a cut-throat semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, with the winner advancing to the tournament decider on Sunday, March 9.
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/champions-trophy-2025/news/recapping-australia-s-road-to-the-champions-trophy-semi-finals