Here’s how India celebrated after reaching the final of Champions Trophy 2025

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India‘s thrilling victory over Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal has sparked jubilant celebrations across the country. With a nail-biting finish orchestrated by Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul, India secured a spot in the final, reigniting hopes of lifting the coveted trophy.

India’s convincing win in a nail-biting semifinal

The semifinal clash between India and Australia in Dubai was nothing short of a cricketing spectacle. Chasing 265, India found themselves under pressure at 225/5, needing 40 runs off 44 balls. It was then that Pandya and Rahul stepped up, displaying nerves of steel. Pandya’s quickfire 28 off 24 balls and Rahul’s unbeaten 42 off 34 balls ensured India crossed the finish line with 11 balls to spare. Ravindra Jadeja added the finishing touch with a two-run cameo from just one delivery.

Earlier in the day, India’s bowlers had restricted Australia to 264, with Mohammed Shami taking three crucial wickets. Varun Chakravarthy and Ravindra Jadeja chipped in with two wickets each. The dismissal of Australian captain Steve Smith (73) and Glenn Maxwell (7) in quick succession turned the tide in India’s favour during the first innings.

Praise from cricketing legend

Indian captain Rohit Sharma lauded his team’s resilience during the post-match presentation. He highlighted Virat Kohli‘s crucial knock of 84 runs and praised Pandya’s late-game heroics as pivotal to the victory.

Former cricketers also joined in celebrating the win. Sachin Tendulkar took to social media and tweeted, “Clinical performance by Team India. @MdShami11 set the tone early, and our batters chased with patience… @imVkohli’s knock stood out. All the very best for the final. ”

Clinical performance by Team India. @MdShami11 set the tone early, and our batters chased with patience… @imVkohli‘s knock stood out.

All the very best for the final.

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) March 4, 2025

Team India’s shot at glory

India’s journey to the final has been remarkable. Finishing atop Group A with dominant wins over Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand, they have showcased an all-round performance throughout the tournament. This semifinal win also marked their first ODI victory against Australia in an ICC event since their heartbreaking loss in the 2023 World Cup Final.

The final is scheduled for Sunday in Dubai, as political tensions have prevented India from traveling to Pakistan, the original host nation. Regardless of venue challenges, Indian fans are optimistic about their team reclaiming ICC glory after an 11-year drought since their last Champions Trophy win.

Fans erupt in joy: Celebrations across India

As soon as Rahul sealed the win with a six, celebrations erupted across India. Fans poured onto streets waving the tricolour, bursting firecrackers, and chanting slogans of “India! India!” Social media platforms were flooded with congratulatory messages for the team, with hashtags like #ChampionsTrophyFinal and #TeamIndia trending globally.

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