Lahore: Despite Pakistan’s early exit from the tournament, the lineup for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals has been finalized following South Africa’s impressive performance, where they bowled out England for just 179 runs to seal their spot.
Pakistan, who were hosting the ICC event for the first time in 29 years, were already eliminated from the competition after failing to make it past the group stage.
India
India kicked off their campaign with a strong start, defeating both Bangladesh and Pakistan in their opening matches. They are set to face New Zealand in the final group stage match, aiming to secure a top position.
New Zealand
Led by Mitchell Santner, New Zealand entered the tournament after a strong performance in the tri-nation series. The Black Caps defeated Pakistan and Bangladesh in their opening matches, putting them in a strong position to progress to the semi-finals.
Australia
Australia, despite being plagued by weather disruptions and missing key players like Pat Cummins, have managed to make an impact under the leadership of Steve Smith. The Aussies registered a thrilling victory over England in a high-scoring encounter, but their match against South Africa was abandoned due to rain. Nevertheless, they dominated Afghanistan in their opener.
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South Africa
South Africa secured their semi-final spot by eliminating England in a dominant fashion, reducing them to just 179 runs. They had earlier crushed Afghanistan in their opening match, putting them in an excellent position to challenge for the trophy.
With the semi-finalists now confirmed, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Champions Trophy, with India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa all vying for the coveted title.
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