Champions Trophy Semifinal: The four semi-finalists for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have been confirmed. India and New Zealand have advanced from Group A, while South Africa and Australia have qualified from Group B.
South Africa currently leads Group B, followed by Australia in second place. However, the final Group A standings - and the semi-final matchups - will be determined after Sunday's (March 2) India vs New Zealand clash in Dubai.
Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal Matchups: Who Plays Whom?
The semi-final pairings follow a straightforward format:
The Group A topper will face the Group B runner-up
The Group A runner-up will play against the Group B topper
Current Standings & Scenarios:
South Africa tops Group B with 5 points
Australia is second with 4 points
India vs New Zealand match will determine who tops Group A
Possible outcomes:
If India wins, they will top Group A and face Australia in the semifinal in Dubai.
If India loses, they will finish second and play South Africa instead.
New Zealand's semifinal opponent will also depend on this result.
When and Where are Champions Trophy Semifinals?
The first semifinal will be held in Dubai on March 4, where India will face either Australia or South Africa based on the final standings.
The second semi-final is scheduled for March 5 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, featuring New Zealand against either Australia or South Africa, depending on the India-New Zealand result.
Road to Semifinals
Group A: India and New Zealand reached the semifinals by defeating Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Group B: South Africa's match against Australia was washed out, but their dominant wins over Afghanistan and England secured them 5 points and a top spot. Australia, with 4 points, qualified after defeating England and collecting points from the rain-affected matches against Afghanistan and South Africa.
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