During the first semi-final against India, Australia opted to bat after winning the toss, making two changes to their lineup by bringing in Connolly and legspinner Tanveer Sangha. Connolly faced eight deliveries from Shami, struggling significantly and missing multiple attempts to drive, with six consecutive deliveries leaving him beaten or wide. Finally, on the seventh ball, he edged a shot while attempting a square drive, leading to his dismissal as India celebrated the catch. India maintained the same XI that triumphed against New Zealand in their previous game, utilizing a four-spinner attack.
2.1 Shami to Connolly: a wide delivery outside off, Connolly attempts a drive but only gets air…142kph
2.2 Shami to Connolly: another miss! Connolly tries to drive but is deceived by the angle, getting beaten on the inside edge this time
2.3 Shami to Connolly: a wide at 140kph, short and wide; Connolly attempts a square cut but misses, earning the wide call
2.4 Shami to Connolly: that’s four in a row! Connolly is struggling here. This delivery was well bowled, fuller and outside off, but his feet aren’t moving, and he pokes at it
2.5 Shami to Connolly: yet another miss, making it six in a row…Connolly drives but misses as he tries to target the off side square
2.6 Shami to Connolly: OUT! Has he edged it this time?! India seems very sure. A wide outside off again, Connolly goes for a square drive; could it be an under edge? Yes, it has taken the toe end. They are confirming if the ball reached KL Rahul cleanly. It’s all good
Australia opted to bat after winning the toss in the first semi-final against India. They made two changes to their lineup, including Connolly and legspinner Tanveer Sangha in place of Short and fast bowler Spencer Johnson. India fielded the same XI that secured a victory in their last group game against New Zealand, opting for a four-spinner attack.