Virat Kohli Fierce Send-Off to Travis Head in IND vs AUS Semi-Final – CT 2025
Varun Chakaravarthy Strikes as India Removes Travis Head
India achieved a key moment in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final against Australia. Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Travis Head. This brought huge relief to the Indian team and its fans. The left-handed opener troubled India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final. He looked dangerous again, even after a tough start. However, a tactical bowling change by Rohit Sharma turned the tide in India’s favor.
Travis Head’s Early Assault Raises Concerns
After Australia won the toss and chose to bat first, Head initially found it difficult to settle. As he grew more confident, he began to play aggressive shots. One flick over square leg even reminded Indian fans of his winning innings in the 2023 World Cup final. As momentum shifted to Australia, India needed a breakthrough. They wanted to stop Head from having another strong performance.
Varun Chakaravarthy Delivers Key Wicket
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Rohit Sharma felt the urgency and brought in Varun Chakaravarthy in the ninth over. This decision paid off right away. On the second delivery, Chakaravarthy bowled a full-length ball at the off-stump line. Head stepped forward, attempting to clear the long-off boundary. However, he mistimed the shot, making contact with the lower half of the bat.
The ball soared to long-off. Shubman Gill sprinted and made a stunning catch. Head had to head back to the pavilion. The Indian camp celebrated wildly after the dismissal. This showed how important it was to get rid of one of Australia’s top batters early.
Virat Kohli’s Fiery Send-Off to Head
As Head walked away, Virat Kohli showed his feelings. He gave the Australian opener a classic, aggressive send-off. His reaction showed how intense the match was. It also highlighted the importance of that wicket for India’s chance to reach the final. Rohit Sharma and the team celebrated loudly. They knew they had broken an important partnership.
India started strong, gaining momentum early on. This set up an intense battle as they tried to limit Australia and earn a place in the Champions Trophy 2025 final.