Champions Trophy: Mohammed Shami's three-fer helps India restrict Australia (264)
What's the story
In a thrilling 2025 ICC Champions Trophy first semi-final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Team India bowled out Australia for 264 in 49.3 overs.
The Aussies went past 260 with half-centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey. However, the likes of Mohammed Shami, Ravindra Jadeja, and Varun Chakravarthy thwarted Australia, who elected to bat.
Shami was the pick of India's bowlers, taking three wickets.
Shami
Smith struck at crucial junctures
Shami first got rid Cooper Connolly, who replaced Matthew Short in the line-up. Connolly had no clue against Shami and departed for a nine-ball duck.
The Indian seamer's next wicket came in the form of Australian skipper Smith, who kept Australia afloat.
Shami finally dismissed Nathan Ellis in his final spell. He conceded 48 runs in 10 overs.
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Shami finally among wickets
Shami, who went wicketless against New Zealand and Pakistan, has finally bounced back.
He broke several records with his 5/53 against Bangladesh in India's Champions Trophy opener. He is now the joint-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing tournament with New Zealand's Matt Henry.
Shami currently has eight wickets from four matches with an economy rate of 4.96.
Information
Shami races to 205 ODI wickets
Shami, who recently completed 200 wickets in ODI cricket, has now raced to 205 scalps. In 107 matches, the Indian seamer has a brilliant bowling average of 23.80. His tally includes 10 four-fers and 6 fifers.