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Cricket fans are in for a thrilling contest as India and Australia lock horns in the 2025 Champions Trophy semi-final. This highly anticipated clash will be the first ODI encounter between the two teams since the 2023 Cricket World Cup final on November 19, 2023.
Meanwhile, the other semi-final will feature New Zealand taking on South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday, March 5.
India’s Road to the Semi-Finals
Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, has been in dominant form throughout the tournament. The Men in Blue won all three of their group-stage matches, topping Group A with a perfect record.
Now, they will face Australia at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday, March 4, with a spot in the final on the line.
How Australia Reached the Semi-Finals
Australia’s journey to the semi-finals had its fair share of challenges.
They secured a win against England.
Their games against South Africa and Afghanistan were washed out due to rain.
They were on the verge of defeating Afghanistan before rain stopped play.
Despite the interruptions, Australia finished second in the group and earned a spot in the knockout stage.
New Zealand and South Africa Set for Semi-Final Battle
In the other semi-final, New Zealand will take on South Africa in Lahore on March 5.
