Who Will India Face in the Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal

India has already secured a place in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy 2025 ahead of its final group match on Sunday against New Zealand. However, the opponent for the knockout match on March 4 in Dubai remains undecided, with multiple scenarios still in play.

Group A Standings

India and New Zealand have confirmed their spots in the semifinals. Both teams remain unbeaten and will face off in their final group-stage match on Sunday in Dubai. Nevertheless, the outcome of this game will determine which team finishes first in Group A. The top team will take on the second-placed team from Group B, while the second-ranked team will play against the Group B leader.

Group B Scenarios

Group B remains open, with South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan all in contention for the semifinals. England has already been eliminated following two consecutive losses. The final group-stage matches will decide which two teams advance.

• If Australia and South Africa win: They will secure the two semifinal spots, with South Africa likely finishing first due to their superior net run rate.
• If Australia beats Afghanistan: Australia will qualify, and South Africa will advance regardless of their result against England.
• If Afghanistan beats Australia: Afghanistan will secure a semifinal spot, and Australia’s qualification will depend on South Africa’s match and net run rate calculations.
• If Afghanistan and South Africa win: India, if they finish first in Group A, will face Afghanistan in the semifinals. If India finishes second, they will meet South Africa.
• If both South Africa and Australia lose: Afghanistan will move to the top, and net run rate will determine the second semifinalist between Australia and South Africa.

Possible Semifinal Matchups

The semifinal opponent for India depends on both their result against New Zealand and the outcome of the Group B matches.

• India vs Australia: If India finishes first in Group A and Australia finishes second in Group B, they will face each other.
• India vs South Africa: If India finishes second and South Africa tops Group B, they will meet in the semifinals.
• India vs Afghanistan: If Afghanistan beats Australia and South Africa wins, India (if they finish first) will play Afghanistan.
• India vs South Africa/Australia: If both South Africa and Australia lose, the net run rate will determine India’s semifinal opponent.

The final group-stage matches will determine the complete semifinal lineup. India will be keeping a close eye on the results before their knockout clash in Dubai.