'Varun Chakravarthy Is National Hero': Fans Rejoice After India Spinner Takes Just 1 Ball To Dismiss Travis Head In CT 25 Semis; Video

The Indian team were jubilant after Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Travis Head during the semi-final match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Head who has been India's nemisis scored a fiery 39 runs off just 33 deliveries.

Travis Head tried to loft Varun down the ground, but he chipped it into the air and Gill made good ground to his left at long-off to take a spectacular catch.

Varun Chakravarthy took 5 wickets in India's last match against New Zealand in the group stage. The Indian spinner has been in phenomenal form as of lately. Chakravarthy's consistency has been crucial for the success of the Indian team.

Besides Team India, fans were even jubilant over Head's dismissal. They took to social media and expressed their joy of watching Australian opener heading back to pavilion.

The stage is set for an electrifying encounter between India and Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy, taking place at the Dubai International Stadium on March 4, 2025. This matchup promises to be a thrilling contest between two of the strongest teams in the tournament.

Australian captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat first, opting to put runs on the board on a pitch that is expected to favor spinners as the game progresses. Currently Australia are 58-2 at the end of 9 overs with Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith in the middle.

Here's how Netizens reacted to Varun Chakravarthy taking the wicket of Travis Head

The fans would be hoping that Varun Chakravarthy keeps his amazing bowling form in the upcoming matches.