During the Champions Trophy semifinal between India and Australia, an unexpected moment left everyone in shock. In the 6th over of the second innings, Rohit Sharma played a powerful straight drive off Nathan Ellis that nearly struck the umpire. The ball rocketed down the ground, forcing the umpire to quickly bend down to avoid being hit. As the ball raced to the boundary, the umpire, Chris Gaffaney, gave a relieved smile, and Rohit Sharma responded with an amused expression.
- Rohit Sharma’s shot nearly hit the on-field umpire.
- Chris Gaffaney dodged the ball and later smiled at Rohit.
- The shot was so powerful that even the bowler moved away.
— kuchnahi123@12345678 (@kuchnahi1269083) March 4, 2025
Australia’s First Innings Performance
After winning the toss, Australia opted to bat first and scored a competitive 265 runs. Steve Smith played a key role, scoring 74 runs, while Alex Carey added 50 runs to the total. Their steady batting helped Australia set a challenging target for India.
Top Performers for Australia:
| Player | Runs Scored |
|---|---|
| Steve Smith | 74 |
| Alex Carey | 50 |
India’s Struggle in the Chase
India had a poor start as opener Shubman Gill was dismissed early for a single-digit score. Rohit Sharma looked in good touch but could only score 28 runs off 29 balls before getting out. At 43/3, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer were at the crease, trying to rebuild the innings.
India’s Current Score:
- Runs: 43
- Wickets Lost: 3
- Key Players at the Crease: Virat Kohli & Shreyas Iyer
This high-pressure match continues to unfold, with India fighting to stay in the game. Fans are eager to see if Kohli and Iyer can turn the tide in India’s favor.
Check out the Champions Trophy Stats
