The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has reached its final stages, with the four semifinalist teams selected. Remarkably, these four teams are the same ones that reached the semifinals of the 2023 One Day World Cup.
Sports News: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has entered its final phase, and the four semifinalists have been decided. Once again, the same four teams that made the semifinals of the 2023 One Day World Cup—India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa—have advanced to the final four. Cricket fans are now asking whether Rohit Sharma can lead India to victory and create history by winning the Champions Trophy.
All Four Teams in Semifinals; Pakistan's Dream Shattered
India and New Zealand secured their semifinal berths with b performances from Group A. Australia and South Africa booked their spots from Group B. Conversely, the tournament hosts, Pakistan, experienced a disappointing campaign, failing to reach the semifinals despite playing on home soil. Besides Pakistan, England, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan also missed out on the final four.
Rain Disrupts Matches; Three Games Abandoned
* The Australia vs. South Africa and Australia vs. Afghanistan matches were abandoned due to rain.
* The Pakistan vs. Bangladesh match was also incomplete due to rain.
Teams with the Most Semifinal Appearances in the Champions Trophy
India - 6 times
South Africa - 6 times
Australia - 5 times
England - 4 times
Pakistan - 4 times
New Zealand - 4 times
West Indies - 3 times
Sri Lanka - 3 times
Bangladesh - 1 time
The Indian team has showcased an impressive performance in this tournament so far. However, a match between India and New Zealand will be played on March 2nd in Dubai as part of the group stage. This match will provide both teams with a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their preparations before the semifinals.
