The first semi -final match of the Champions Trophy in Dubai is going on a thrilling match. Australia did not have a good start to bat first after winning the toss. The team lost both its openers quickly.
Travis Head also returned to the pavilion after scoring 39 runs. But captain Steve Smith is standing at the crease and gradually becoming a headache for the Indian bowlers. Luck also appears in Smith’s favor. Something happened on the field with the Kangaroo captain, which disappointed all Indian fans.
Smith was not out even after the ball hit stumps.
Smith became busy handling the Australian innings after Travis Head returned to the pavilion. Smith tried to defend the last ball of the 14th over thrown by Akshar Patel, but the ball hit the stumps with his bat. But despite the ball stumps, Bells did not move from its place.
Seeing this scene, all Indian fans and bowlers were completely surprised. When Smith was given this life -saving treatment, he was playing on a score of 23 runs. Smith is looking in a good rhythm and is batting wisely.
Australia’s poor start
The Australian team did not have a good start to bat first after winning the toss in the semi -final match. Cooper Konoli returned to the pavilion without opening the account after playing 9 balls. Shami showed Konoli the way to the pavilion. Travis Head appeared in good form and scored 39 runs off 33 balls. But the head could not take advantage of a good start and returned to the pavilion by catching Shubman Gill in an attempt to hit a big shot off Varun Chakraborty. Australia has made 2 changes in its playing 11. The Indian team has just landed on the field with the last 11 that will play against New Zealand. The Indian team is playing with four spinners the semi -final match.
