Revisiting India vs Australia matches in ICC Champions Trophy knockouts
What's the story
India defeated Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the 2025 Champions Trophy, driven by Mohammed Shami's three-wicket haul (3/48) and a brilliant half-century from Virat Kohli (84 off 98 balls).
This marks the third time India have beaten Australia in a Champions Trophy knockout match.
Here's a look back at India's three knockout victories over Australia in the tournament's history.
#1
Won by 44 runs, Dhaka, 1998 QF
India defeated Australia by 44 runs in the 1998 Champions Trophy quarter-final in Dhaka.
Sachin Tendulkar starred with a stunning 141 off 128 balls, while Ajay Jadeja added 71 off 65 as India posted 307/8.
Defending a target of 308, India bowled out Australia for 263, with Tendulkar also shining with the ball, taking 4/38.
Pacer Javagal Srinath managed 2/36 from nine overs.
#2
Won by 20 runs, Nairobi, 2000 QB
India's second Champions Trophy knockout win over Australia came in the 2000 quarter-final in Nairobi.
Yuvraj Singh led the charge with 84 off 80 as India set a 266-run target.
With Zaheer Khan (2/40), Ajit Agarkar (2/59), and Venkatesh Prasad (2/43) taking two wickets each, along with Tendulkar and Robin Singh's contributions, India bowled out Australia for 245, securing a 20-run victory.
#3
Won by 4 wickets, Dubai, 2025 SF
India secured their third Champions Trophy knockout win over Australia with a four-wicket victory.
Shami (3/48), along with Ravindra Jadeja and Varun Chakravarthy's two-wicket hauls, restricted Australia to 264.
Chasing 265, India lost early wickets, but Kohli (84 off 98) and Shreyas Iyer (45 off 62) stabilized the innings.
A crucial 42* off 34 from KL Rahul sealed the win with 11 balls remaining