NEW DELHI: In Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the four teams -- South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan and England -- have wrapped up their matches.
The top two teams, South Africa and Australia, have advanced to the semifinals.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!South Africa on Saturday clinched their spot with a dominant win over already-eliminated England, finishing at the top of the group, while Australia secured second place.
Now, the spotlight shifts to Group A.
India and New Zealand have both booked their semifinal berths, but their final group match on Sunday will determine the semifinal pairings for the event.
With both teams level on four points, New Zealand currently lead Group A on net run rate (NRR).
Whoever wins on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium will finish atop Group A.
If India beat New Zealand, they will top Group A and set up a semifinal clash with Australia on Tuesday, March 4, at the Dubai International Stadium.
New Zealand would then face South Africa in the second semifinal on Wednesday, March 5.
If India lose to New Zealand on Sunday, the Rohit Sharma-led side will take on South Africa on Tuesday, March 4, at the Dubai International Stadium.
The other semifinal between Australia and New Zealand will be held on Wednesday, March 5, in Lahore.
If India reach the final, the summit clash will be played in Dubai.
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