<p><strong>Champions Trophy Semifinal: </strong>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal Matchups: Who Plays Whom?</strong></h3> <p>The semi-final pairings follow a straightforward format:</p> <p>The Group A topper will face the Group B runner-up</p> <p>The Group A runner-up will play against the Group B topper</p> <p>Current Standings & Scenarios:</p> <p>South Africa tops Group B with 5 points</p> <p>Australia is second with 4 points</p> <p><em><strong>India vs New Zealand match will determine who tops Group A</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Possible outcomes:</strong></p> <p>If India wins, they will top Group A and face Australia in the semifinal in Dubai.</p> <p>If India loses, they will finish second and play South Africa instead.</p> <p>New Zealand's semifinal opponent will also depend on this result.</p> <h3><strong>When and Where are Champions Trophy Semifinals?</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>Road to Semifinals</strong></p> <p><strong>Group A:</strong> India and New Zealand reached the semifinals by defeating Pakistan and Bangladesh.</p> <p><strong>Group B:</strong> 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.</p> <p><strong>Also on ABP Live |<a title=" Rohit Sharma vs Rachin Ravindra: Who Had Better Start In ODIs?" href="https://ift.tt/uY5icnw" target="_self"> Rohit Sharma vs Rachin Ravindra: Who Had Better Start In ODIs?</a></strong></p>
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