Who Will India Face In Semi-final In Case Of Both Win Or Defeat Against New Zealand? Scenarios Explained
The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy has witnessed a thrilling start, with India’s campaign gaining momentum with consecutive victories against Bangladesh and Pakistan. As the team prepares to face New Zealand in their next match, let’s delve into various scenarios to determine who India will face in the semi-final.
If India Beat New Zealand
A victory over New Zealand would secure India’s position at the top of the Group A standings. In this scenario, India will face Australia in the semi-final, scheduled for March 4th at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Meanwhile, New Zealand, finishing second in the group, will face South Africa in Lahore on March 5th.
Semi-Final 1: India vs Australia in Dubai (March 4th)
Semi-Final 2: South Africa vs New Zealand in Lahore (March 5th)
If New Zealand Beats India
If India succumbs to defeat, they will finish second in the Group A standings. In this case, India will face South Africa in Dubai, while New Zealand, as group toppers, will face Australia in Lahore.
Semi-Final 1: South Africa vs India in Dubai (March 4th)
Semi-Final 2: New Zealand vs Australia in Lahore (March 5th)
What if the IND vs NZ Match Gets Washed Out?
In the unlikely event of the match being abandoned due to rain, New Zealand would take the top spot in the group due to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR). With an NRR of +0.863, the Blackcaps would edge out India’s +0.647.
IND vs NZ Squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Indian Squad:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (Wicket-Keeper)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Harshit Rana
- Mohammed Shami
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Rishabh Pant
- Washington Sundar
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Arshdeep Singh
New Zealand Squad:
- Will Young
- Devon Conway
- Kane Williamson
- Rachin Ravindra
- Tom Latham (Wicket-Keeper)
- Glenn Phillips
- Michael Bracewell
- Mitchell Santner (Captain)
- Matt Henry
- Kyle Jamieson
- William O’Rourke
- Daryl Mitchell
- Nathan Smith
- Mark Chapman
- Jacob Duffy
The next few days will be crucial for the Indian team as they aim to top the group and secure a spot in the semi-finals. Stay tuned for the thrilling conclusion of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy!
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