India has secured a spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals, but their opponent remains uncertain due to various scenarios in Group B. Currently, South Africa and Australia lead, while Afghanistan stays hopeful after a recent win against England. The final matches will determine the top two teams; if both Australia and South Africa win, they will qualify. Afghanistan could reach the semifinals by defeating Australia. India, having two wins, will face either South Africa or Australia depending on the Group A result against New Zealand. An Afghanistan victory coupled with South Africa’s win could also alter the matchup for India.
India has secured their place in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals, but their opponent remains uncertain as multiple scenarios are still in play in Group B. Currently, South Africa and Australia lead the group, but a stunning victory against England on Wednesday has kept Afghanistan’s chances of advancing alive. With two matches left in Group B, three teams are vying for the top spots, while only England has been eliminated after suffering two consecutive losses.
In the last two matches of Group B, Afghanistan will face Australia, while South Africa will take on England. Should South Africa and Australia win their respective matches, they will both qualify for the semifinals.
If Australia defeats Afghanistan, South Africa will qualify regardless of the outcome of their match. However, if Afghanistan triumphs over Australia, they will secure their place in the semifinals, with Australia’s fate hinging on an England victory and the net run rate. South Africa holds a significant advantage in net run rate (NNR of +2.140) over Australia (+0.475).
Who can India face in the semifinals?
India has already secured their semifinal position with two victories in the tournament. While both India and New Zealand have qualified, the final match between these two teams will determine who tops the group. The leading team from Group A will face the second-placed team from Group B in the semifinals.
If both Australia and South Africa win their matches, and India defeats New Zealand, the Rohit Sharma-led team is set to encounter Australia on Tuesday. Conversely, if India finishes second, they will face South Africa in the same scenario.
Alternatively, if Afghanistan overcomes Australia and South Africa wins against England, India will meet Afghanistan if they top their group. If India loses to New Zealand, they will then face South Africa in that specific case.
Should both South Africa and Australia lose their matches, India will compete against Afghanistan if they finish second. In this scenario, a victory for India over New Zealand will lead to a semifinal matchup against either South Africa or Australia, depending on which team secures the second position in Group B based on net run rate.
Topics mentioned in this article