
‘Already won the match’: Netizens rejoice after Varun Chakravarthy dismisses Travis Head early in CT25 semi-final clash
Hindustan TimesSocial media erupted with joy after Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Australian batsman Travis Head in his very first over during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final clash between India and Australia in Dubai on Tuesday. Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Australian batsman Travis Head in his very first over The crucial breakthrough came on Chakravarthy’s second delivery, as Head, who has been a persistent thorn in India's side in recent years, attempted an aggressive shot too early. More recently, his back-to-back centuries in the Border-Gavaskar series played a decisive role in ensuring India would not progress to a third straight World Test Championship final. While some fans expressed sheer joy at the breakthrough, others breathed a collective sigh of relief, knowing the wicket of such a formidable opponent had given India a crucial early advantage in this high-stakes semi-final clash.
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