EXPLAINED: Who Will India Play In Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final?

EXPLAINED: Who Will India Play In Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Photo : AP

The Champions Trophy 2025 is now up and running with the tournament reaching its business end. The first two semi-finalists have already been confirmed, with India and New Zealand reaching the final four of the competition after the Kiwis comprehensively defeated Bangladesh by 5 wickets. India have had a great start to their campaign as they have defeated Bangladesh and Pakistan in their first two games of the tournament. Now, fans would be wondering who would the Men in Blue face in the final four of the competition.

Who Will India Play In Semi-Final?

India are currently on 4 points from 2 games. They next face New Zealand in their final group game of the Champions Trophy on March 2 (Sunday) in Dubai. If India win that game then they would finish top of the group. If this happens then they would play the runner-up of Group A, which features Australia, South Africa, England and Afghanistan.

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If India lose their final game against the Kiwis then they would finish second in group A. In that case, the Men in Blue will take on whoever finishes on top of Group A.

South Africa and Australia are the leaders of the group with 2 points each. Hence, they are the most likely to qualify from this group B, if they win one or both of their final two matches each.

When Will India Play The Semi-Final?

Irrespective of which position India finish in, they will play their semi-final match on Tuesday, March 4 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

How New Zealand Helped India Qualify For Semi-Final With One Game Remaining?

New Zealand sealed their place in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final alongside India with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh. The Kiwis chased down a total of 237 with 23 balls to spare. Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham's 129-run partnership was key. Ravindra scored at ton on his Champions Trophy debut.

Earlier, Bangladesh managed to score 236 runs in their must-win game against New Zealand. Najmul Hossain Shanto top-scored for Bangladesh with a score of 77 while Jaker Ali hit 45 off 55 balls. Michael Bracewell shone with the ball and took a four-fer. William O'Rourke scalped one wicket.

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