Dubai, March 4 -- Australia's premier batter Steve Smith impressed in yet another knockout match, scoring a fine half-century against India during the semifinal of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.

During the clash against India, Smith scored 73 in 96 balls, with four boundaries and a six. He was taking on a world-class Indian attack with a strike rate of 76.04. He perished to a fine delivery from Mohammed Shami which castled his stumps.

In ICC Knockout matches, Smith has a fine record: 65 against Pakistan in the 2015 World Cup quarterfinal at Adelaide, 105 vs India in the semifinals at Sydney, 56* vs New Zealand in the final at Melbourne. He continued his fine run with a brilliant 85 in the 201...