ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals: Teams, Schedule & Match Officials
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has reached its thrilling semi-final stage, featuring four powerhouse teams: India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa. Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating these high-stakes encounters as the battle for the coveted trophy intensifies.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Fixtures
Semi-Final 1: India vs Australia
- Date: March 4, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
Semi-Final 2: New Zealand vs South Africa
- Date: March 5, 2025
- Time: 2:30 PM IST
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
These two matches promise to be fiercely contested, with no clear favorites as all four teams have demonstrated remarkable performances throughout the tournament.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Teams & Qualification Path
India – Secured their place early from Group A with dominant victories. Their recent 44-run win against New Zealand, led by Varun Chakravarthy’s brilliant five-wicket haul, cemented their position as group toppers.
New Zealand – Qualified from Group A with consistent performances. Despite their loss to India, they managed to secure the second semi-final spot.
Australia – Advanced from Group B after their match against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain, ensuring their progression.
South Africa – Earned the last semi-final spot by defeating England in their final group match with a commanding seven-wicket victory.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Semi-Final Match Officials
India vs Australia (Semi-Final 1, Dubai)
- On-field Umpires: Chris Gaffaney (New Zealand) & Richard Illingworth (England)
- Third Umpire: Michael Gough (England)
- Fourth Umpire: Adrian Holdstock (South Africa)
- Match Referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
New Zealand vs South Africa (Semi-Final 2, Lahore)
- On-field Umpires: Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) & Paul Reiffel (Australia)
- Third Umpire: Joel Wilson (West Indies)
- Fourth Umpire: Ahsan Raza (Pakistan)
- Match Referee: Ranjan Madugalle (Sri Lanka)
Semi-Final Scenarios & Path to the Final
If India Wins Against Australia: They will advance to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final,
where they will face either South Africa or New Zealand.
If New Zealand Wins Against South Africa: The Kiwis will secure their spot in the final and
await the winner of India vs Australia.
If Australia Triumphs Over India: Australia will head to the final, looking to claim another ICC title.
If South Africa Defeats New Zealand: The Proteas will have a shot at their maiden ICC Champions
Trophy victory.
With such intense competition and world-class cricket action, the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals are set to deliver edge-of-the-seat entertainment. Stay tuned for all the live updates, match analysis, and expert opinions.
Where to Watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals Live?
For fans in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and worldwide, check your local broadcasters or streaming platforms for live coverage of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
India: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
South Africa: SuperSport
UK: Sky Sports
USA & Canada: Willow TV
Follow live updates and scores on the official ICC website and social media platforms!
Conclusion
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals will be a cricketing spectacle, with India, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa battling for supremacy. Will India continue their dominance, or will Australia reclaim their former glory? Can South Africa finally break their ICC trophy curse, or will New Zealand shock the world?
Stay tuned for match updates, predictions, and all the latest news from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!
