Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals: All You Need to Know
The ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 has reached its most thrilling stage—the semi-finals! After an intense group stage, we now have four teams battling for a spot in the grand finale. India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa have emerged as the top contenders, each aiming for glory. Let’s break down everything you need to know about the upcoming clashes, the schedule, venues, and what makes this edition of the tournament so unique.
India and New Zealand secured their spots from Group A, with India remaining dominant throughout. Meanwhile, in Group B, South Africa finished at the top with five points, followed by Australia, who managed to qualify despite rain-affected matches. One of the biggest talking points has been India’s decision to play all their matches in Dubai due to political tensions with Pakistan, which has influenced the scheduling of the semi-finals.
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The first semi-final, set for Tuesday, March 4 , will see India take on Australia at the Dubai International Stadium at 09:00 GMT. This is a classic rivalry, and fans are eagerly waiting to see whether Rohit Sharma’s side can continue their dominant run or if Australia will pull off a surprise. The second semi-final on Wednesday, March 5 , features South Africa vs. New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore , also at 09:00 GMT. Both teams have looked strong in the tournament, making this a highly unpredictable contest.
One of the key rules for the knockout stage is the availability of reserve days. If rain disrupts a match, play will resume the next day from where it was stopped. The final, scheduled for Sunday, March 9 , will be played at a venue depending on India’s fate—if they qualify, it will be held in Dubai; otherwise, Lahore will host the final. If rain washes out the final on both the scheduled day and the reserve day, the trophy will be shared between the finalists.
Looking back at history, this is the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy. Past winners include Australia, India, Pakistan, and South Africa, with the most recent title (2017) going to Pakistan. The tournament has always delivered thrilling encounters, and 2025 promises to be no different.
For fans eager to follow the action, BBC Sport will provide live coverage, including ball-by-ball commentary on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, and the BBC Sport website and app . Viewers in the UK can watch the matches live on Sky Sports .
As the tournament heats up, the big question remains—who will lift the trophy this time? Will India’s dominant form continue? Can Australia reclaim their past glory? Will South Africa finally break their semi-final curse, or will New Zealand stun the cricketing world once again? The next few days will give us all the answers!
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