NEW DELHI: The wait is over. The semifinal lineups are set, including India’s path forward. India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in their final Group A match, setting up a last-four clash against Australia.
The India vs Australia semifinal will be played on Tuesday at the Dubai Cricket Stadium.
In the other semifinal, New Zealand will face South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday.
Both India and New Zealand had already sealed their semifinal spots, making their last group match a dead rubber.
If India advance to the final, the title showdown will take place in Dubai.
India began their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh, followed by another six-wicket victory against arch-rivals Pakistan, and then a dominant win over New Zealand in their final group-stage match.
In the tournament opener, Shubman Gill’s century and Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket haul powered India past Bangladesh.
Virat Kohli then stole the show with a brilliant century, guiding India to a commanding win over Pakistan.