The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has reached an exciting turn as New Zealand and India have qualified for the semi-final spot from Group A. India defeated Pakistan, and New Zealand defeated Bangladesh in their last match. The defeat of Bangladesh on Monday confirmed India’s progression.
New Zealand had a great start earlier in the tournament when they defeated host Pakistan in the first match. For Pakistan, defending champions and hosts of the first ICC event since 1996, the tournament has been a disaster. Back-to-back defeats against New Zealand and India broke their hopes, making an early exit from the competition.
Same with Bangladesh, failing to keep pace, leaving Group A firmly in the hands of India and New Zealand. Now the focus has shifted towards Group B, where Australia and South Africa are set to clash in a high-stakes encounter in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. This match against the two strongest teams of the tournament is going to be an interesting one. This match will determine another semifinal spot.
The contest between Australia’s batting and South Africa’s bowling will be an eye-pleasing moment to watch. In the later half of the tournament, the semifinal lineup is taking shape, with India and New Zealand already confirmed from Group A. The outcome of the Australia-South Africa battle will decide which team is going to join the race of the semifinals in ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Edited by Shvetank Maurya
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