Champions Trophy 2025: India to face Australia in semi-final
With the India vs New Zealand match on 2nd March, the group stage matches of the Champions Trophy ended. Team India registered their third consecutive win by defeating New Zealand by 44 runs in the last league match. After Team India’s victory, it was also decided that India will face Australia in the semi-finals. Both teams will clash in Dubai on March 4, while the second semi-final will be played between South Africa and New Zealand. This match will be played in Lahore. 8 teams were divided into two groups. The top 2 teams from both the groups have got the ticket to the semi-finals.
India has topped the table in this Champions Trophy by remaining undefeated. By winning 3 consecutive matches, India has entered the semi-finals by staying at the first position with 6 points. At the same time, the Kiwi team also made it to the last 4 by staying at the second position in this group. The New Zealand team won 2 out of 3 matches while it lost against India. It has 4 points. In Group B, South Africa has made it to the semi-finals by staying on top by winning two matches. At the same time, Australia entered the semi-finals by winning one match. South Africa had 5 points from 3 matches while Australia had 4 points from 4 matches and remained at second place.
