South Africa, nearly assured a semi-final spot in the Champions Trophy 2025, will face England in their final league game to confirm their entry. Australia has already qualified, while Afghanistan’s chances hinge on England defeating South Africa by over 207 runs or chasing down a target quickly. If rain affects the match, South Africa will still advance due to their superior net run rate. Depending on India’s performance against New Zealand, they may face Australia or South Africa in the semi-finals. The final group matches will determine the placements ahead of the knockouts scheduled for March 2025.
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<p>With their path to a Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final nearly secured, South Africa is set to face England in their final league match on Saturday to formally confirm their advancement. Australia has already booked their spot in the semi-finals from Group B, and South Africa stands in second place on the points table. As long as the team, led by Temba Bavuma, doesn't suffer a significant defeat against England, they will progress to the semi-finals. This implies that even a close victory will suffice for them to reach the knockout stages.</p>
<p>Afghanistan remains the third contender for the semi-finals in Group B, but their chances are exceedingly slim. The scenario requires England to defeat South Africa by at least 207 runs or to chase down a target within 11.1 overs, assuming a first innings total of 300 in both instances, for Afghanistan to have a shot at qualifying.</p>
<p>So far, a total of 10 matches have been played in the Champions Trophy 2025, with 8 matches occurring in Pakistan, and three matches being abandoned due to rain. What happens if rain disrupts the South Africa versus England match as well? Sharing points would guarantee South Africa's advancement to the next round, but how would that affect the semi-final line-ups?</p>
<p>If rain cancels the match between South Africa and England, the team led by Temba Bavuma would finish with four points, tying with Australia. However, South Africa's superior net run rate (NRR) of +2.140 would position them at the top of the group, while Australia’s NRR stands at +0.475. Importantly, if a game results in no result, a team’s NRR remains unchanged.</p>
<p>If India finishes at the top of the Group A table, they will face Australia in the tournament's semi-finals. This scenario would see South Africa and New Zealand face off in the knockout round.</p>
<p>Should the Rohit Sharma-led team end up in second place, they will confront South Africa in the final four, with Australia matched against the Blackcaps.</p>
<p>India and New Zealand are set to collide in their last league game on March 2 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The outcome of this match will also determine the final standings for the two teams in the Group A table.</p>
<p>Any match India plays is scheduled to take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 4, while the other semi-final will occur at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 5.</p>
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