IND vs AUS [WATCH]: Mohammed Shami stuns Steve Smith with a banger in the Champions Trophy 2025

The Champions Trophy 2025 has entered its most exciting phase with a thrilling semi-final between India and Australia underway. While India have set their eyes to outperform Aussies and enter the final of the tournament. The contest entered its most exciting phase as Mohammed Shami astonished the cricketing world with a splendid ball which marked the end of the Australian skipper.

Mohammed Shami bowls a beauty to Steve Smith

The incident occurred during the 36th over, Shami delivered a crucial breakthrough for India by dismissing Steve Smith. The Australian skipper, who had been looking to accelerate the scoring in the final few overs, came down the track and tried to make room to drive a low full-toss. However, he misjudged the delivery and failed to make proper contact, with the ball crashing into the off-stump halfway up.

Smith, visibly frustrated, shook his head as he walked back to the pavilion for a well-made 73 off 96 balls, including four boundaries and one six. His knock had been vital in building momentum for Australia, but the wicket came as a relief for India, as Smith had been finding the boundary with increasing ease in the preceding moments. Shami, with a calm smile on his face, had delivered a moment of relief for his team.

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Shami’s masterclass against the Aussies

India’s experienced pacer, Shami, was in sensational form during the semi-finals against Australia. The 34-year-old delivered a spectacular over to the young Cooper Connolly, who had been tasked with opening the innings alongside Travis Head in place of the injured Matthew Short. Shami’s precision and skill were on full display as he relentlessly challenged Connolly, eventually dismissing him for a duck. This early breakthrough set the tone for India’s attack. Later in the match, Shami struck again, removing the seasoned Steve Smith, his second wicket of the crucial encounter. Smith had been looking solid, but Shami’s accuracy and pace proved too much for him. Shami’s contributions were invaluable, providing India with vital breakthroughs and further consolidating his reputation as one of the most reliable pacers in big-match situations.

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