Champions Trophy 2025: The equation for the semi-finals is decided, Australia or South Africa

Champions Trophy 2025: The equation for the semi-finals is decided, Australia or South Africa, India will face this team

In the 12th match of the Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian team defeated New Zealand by 44 runs. This was India's third consecutive win, which has already confirmed its place in the semi-finals. With this win, the Indian team came on top in Group A. With this match, it has also been decided between which teams the two semi-final matches will be played.

In the 12th match of the Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian team defeated New Zealand by 44 runs. This was India's third consecutive win, which has already confirmed its place in the semi-finals. With this win, the Indian team came on top in Group A. With this match, it has also been decided between which teams the two semi-final matches will be played. Dailymintz

The top team of Group A will face the second-ranked team of Group B. In this case, the Indian team will clash with Australia. This match will be played on 4 March at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. On March 5, New Zealand will clash with South Africa in the second semi-final. This match will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The final match will be played on 9 March.

Both semi-final matches

1.1st Semi-Final: March 4 - India vs Australia, Dubai
2.Second Semi-Final: March 5 - South Africa v New Zealand, Lahore

It will not be easy for India to defeat Australia

The Indian team will clash with Australia in the semi-finals. This match is not going to be easy for India. 151 ODI matches have been played between the two teams so far. During this time, the Indian team has played only 57 matches so far. On the other hand, the Kangaroo team has won 84 matches. Apart from this, 10 matches have also been inconclusive.

India's journey so far in the tournament

The Indian team defeated Bangladesh by 6 wickets in its first match. After this, Team India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in a high voltage match. With 2 wins, the Indian team reached the semi-finals. In its last match, India defeated the Kiwi team.

Champions Trophy Group A

1.India: 3 matches, 3 wins – 6 points
2.New Zealand: 3 matches, 2 wins – 4 points
3.Bangladesh: 3 matches, lost 2 – 1 point
4.Pakistan: 3 matches, lost 2 - 1 point

Champions Trophy Group B

1.South Africa: 3 matches, 2 wins – 5 points
2.Australia: 3 matches, 1 win – 4 points
3.Afghanistan: 3 matches, won 1 – 3 points
4.England: 3 matches, 0 wins, 0 points