New Delhi: Cricket fans are in for a thrilling contest as India and Australia face off in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The high-voltage match will take place on Tuesday in Dubai. Team India enters the semi-final with great confidence, having won all three of their group-stage matches. Now, they are set to take on Australia in a bid to secure a spot in the final.
Australia defeated India in the final of the 2023 ODI World Cup, and this semi-final presents an opportunity for Rohit Sharma’s men to settle the score. The Indian team has been in stellar form throughout the tournament, making them strong contenders to dominate the Aussies.
What Happens If the Semi-Final Ends in a Tie?
ICC has set clear rules regarding tied matches in the semi-finals. If the India vs. Australia match ends in a tie, a Super Over will be played to determine the winner. Each team will get one over to score as many runs as possible, and the team with the higher total will advance to the final.
However, if the Super Over cannot be played due to unfavorable conditions, the team that topped the points table in the group stage will qualify for the final. In this case, India, which finished first in Group A, would move ahead.
Reserve Day and Other Rules
To ensure a fair contest, ICC has allocated a reserve day for both semi-final matches. If rain disrupts play on the scheduled day, the match will continue on the reserve day.
Semi-Final Line-Up and Tournament Progress
The semi-final fixtures were determined based on ICC’s regulations, which state that the top team from Group A faces the second-placed team from Group B, while the top team from Group B plays the second-placed team from Group A. India finished at the top of Group A, while Australia secured the second spot in Group B. As a result, they will battle it out in the first semi-final.
The second semi-final will feature South Africa and New Zealand. South Africa finished at the top of Group B, while New Zealand secured the second spot in Group A. With intense competition ahead, cricket lovers worldwide eagerly await the Champions Trophy semi-finals.