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India has officially secured a spot in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals! 🎉 Thanks to New Zealand’s victory over Pakistan on February 24 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan is now out of the race, confirming the two semifinalists from Group A. But here’s where it gets interesting—India might have a say in who they face in the knockouts!
India’s Path to the Semifinals: Who Will They Face?
For those unaware, Team India will determine their semifinal opponent based on their performance in the final group stage match. All of India’s matches—including the first semifinal—are set to take place in Dubai.
According to the tournament’s structure:
- A1 plays B2
- B1 plays A2
Right now, if India wins against New Zealand, they’ll top Group A as A1 and play B2 in the semifinal. But if they lose, they’ll slip to A2 and face B1 instead.
Rain Chaos in Group B: Who Will Qualify?
Here’s the big twist—weather in Rawalpindi could decide India’s semifinal rival! ☔ The Australia vs. South Africa match was supposed to be underway, but rain has put a stop to it. If the match gets abandoned, both teams will share points, throwing Group B into total uncertainty.
As things stand, South Africa and Australia lead the table and are favorites to qualify. But if the rain causes more disruptions, things could take a dramatic turn:
✅ If the match is washed out, all four teams in Group B could still qualify.
✅ South Africa, despite a strong net run rate, could be knocked out if they lose to England.
✅ Australia faces the same risk!
This means India cannot prepare for just one opponent, as the semifinal picture remains unpredictable.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Group B Standings
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.140 |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.475 |
| 🏴 England | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.475 |
| 🇦🇫 Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2.140 |
With rain playing a major role in Group B’s fate, Cricket Army fans should brace for an unpredictable road ahead! 🌧️🏏
🔹 Who do you think India will face in the semis? Drop your predictions below! 👇
