Dubai witnessed high-voltage cricket action on Tuesday, March 4, as India lock horns with Australia in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. (Match Blog | Full Coverage)
One of the most anticipated battles of the match unfolded when India's mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was introduced into the attack and he wasted no time making an impact.
Australian opener Travis Head, known for his heroics against India in ICC events, was once again looking dangerous at the crease. He provided his team with a solid start, scoring a quickfire 39 off 33 balls, including five boundaries and two massive sixes. However, just as he started to accelerate, India captain Rohit Sharma turned to his trump card, Varun Chakravarthy, in the ninth over.
The move paid off instantly. On just the second ball of his spell, Chakravarthy lured Head into an attacking shot. The left-hander attempted to clear the long-off boundary but mistimed his shot, sending the ball straight into the hands of Shubman Gill. The dismissal sent a wave of relief through the Indian camp, as they had managed to break a crucial partnership early in the innings.
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