Champions Trophy 2025: Steve Smith, Alex Carey take Australia to 264 even as Mohammed Shami picks three wickets

Australia posted a competitive 264 runs in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against India, thanks to crucial contributions from Steve Smith (73) and Alex Carey (61). Despite losing early wickets and struggling mid-innings, key partnerships and late acceleration helped them achieve a defendable total. Shami and Jadeja were standout performers for India with the ball.