Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Ultimate Line-Up Confirmed: India To Face Australia, New Zealand Play South Africa; Test Date, Timings, Venues

The semi-final match-ups have been confirmed for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after India thrashed New Zealand by 44 runs in Dubai to seal their place on the prime of Group A within the match. Shreyas Iyer and Varun Chakravarthy performed key roles in India’s spectacular win over New Zealand. 

Chasing a goal of 250 for victory, Kane Williamson stored New Zealand within the run chase with a chic 81 earlier than Chakravarthy spun the online. Varun eliminated opener Will Younger, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry for figures of 5/42 as India bowled out Black Caps out for 205 in 45.3 overs.

Earlier, Shreyas top-scored for India with 79 off 98 balls whereas Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel chipped in with 45 and 42 respectively.

Semi-Ultimate Fixtures For ICC Champions Trophy 2025

India will now play Australia within the first semi-final on Tuesday, in Dubai, whereas New Zealand will play South Africa within the second semi-final on Wednesday, in Lahore.

1st Semi-Ultimate: India vs Australia

Dubai Worldwide Stadium, Tuesday 4th March, beginning at 1pm native time (9am GMT), 2: 30 PM IST

2nd Semi-Ultimate: South Africa vs New Zealand

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Wednesday fifth March, beginning at 2pm native time (9am GMT), 2: 30 PM IST

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Ultimate

The winners of the semi-finals will meet within the last on Sunday ninth March, in a venue to be confirmed. If India attain the ultimate, the ultimate shall be performed in Dubai. But when India lose within the semi-final, Lahore will host the ultimate.