Heading towards the climax, only two group stage matches remain in the 2025 Champions Trophy. India, New Zealand, and Australia are in the semi-finals. The final standings and semi-final pairings will be decided by the upcoming fixtures. Let’s look at India’s potential semi-final opponents.
Australia, Group B’s first team to reach the semi-finals with four points, secured their spot after a rain-affected game against Afghanistan. Despite Afghanistan’s strong performance, their semi-final chances are slim due to their current position and net run rate.
To keep their semi-final hopes alive, Afghanistan needs England to beat South Africa by 207 runs or more. If England bats second, they must chase down the target in 11.1 overs (assuming both teams score 300 in the first innings), making the upcoming England vs. South Africa match pivotal for Afghanistan.
The Group A winners will face Group B’s second-placed team in the Dubai semifinal. India will be playing in the first semifinal regardless. If Australia leads Group B and India loses to New Zealand, they will play Australia. Should South Africa top Group B by defeating England and India lose to New Zealand, it sets up an India vs South Africa semifinal in Dubai.
In Group B, Australia lead with 4 points from three games (NRR: +0.475) while South Africa have three points awaiting one match (NRR: +2.140). In Group A, India are 2nd with 4 points (NRR: +0.647); New Zealand lead by NRR (+0.863).
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