The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finalists have been confirmed, after India thrashed New Zealand within the ultimate group-stage recreation of the match (immediately) on Sunday.
India set to face Australia within the first semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday, March 5. New Zealand will tackle South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday, March 6.
South Africa topped Group B, with Australia ending second, only a level behind. India, who completed high of Group A, will play Australia on the Dubai Worldwide Stadium on March 5.
The second semi-final will see South Africa face New Zealand on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 6.
The winners of those two matches will meet within the ultimate on Sunday, March 9, with the venue but to be confirmed.
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It is very important point out right here that the total implications of the India’s refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan had been laid naked on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to seek out out whether or not they may play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.
Political tensions between the neighbours imply India haven’t performed a cricket match in Pakistan since 2008 and the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) weren’t inclined to vary the coverage for the Champions Trophy, citing authorities recommendation over safety points.
In consequence, though the remainder of the match is going down in Pakistan, India performed all of their group matches in Dubai and can keep put for Tuesday’s semi-final in addition to the ultimate subsequent Sunday, in the event that they make it by way of.