By Smrati Khare 18 hours ago
As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 moves into the knockout stage, cricket fans are eager to know who will play against India in the semi-finals. India has been dominant throughout the tournament, securing their place in the semi-final with impressive performances. However, their opponent in the knockout stage will depend on the final standings of the group stage matches.
After an intense group stage, the four semi-finalists for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 have been confirmed:
Group A: India and New Zealand have secured their spots.
Group B: South Africa and Australia have advanced to the knockouts.
However, the final group-stage match between India and New Zealand will determine which team finishes first in Group A, affecting the semi-final matchups.
The semi-final fixtures will be based on the group rankings:
If India finishes 1st in Group A → They will face Australia (2nd in Group B).
If India finishes 2nd in Group A → They will face South Africa (1st in Group B).
India’s semi-final will be played on March 4, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium.
The second semi-final will be played on March 5, 2025, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
India has played all their matches at Dubai International Stadium, giving them a home-like advantage in the semi-finals.
India has been one of the strongest teams in the tournament, winning their first two matches convincingly. Final group match against New Zealand will decide their position in Group A. With key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav in top form, India will be a tough team to beat in the semi-finals.
After the India vs New Zealand match, the semi-final fixtures will be officially confirmed. If India wins, they will top the group and face Australia. If New Zealand wins, they will top the group, and India will play South Africa.
Stay tuned for more updates on who India will face in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!
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