The Champions Trophy 2025 has reached a thrilling stage, with the first semi-final match between India and Australia scheduled for March 5th in Dubai. This match holds immense significance for cricket fans, as India will have an opportunity to avenge their loss to Australia in the 2013 ODI World Cup final.
Sports News: The Champions Trophy 2025 has reached a thrilling stage, with the first semi-final match between India and Australia scheduled for March 5th in Dubai. This match is crucial for cricket fans, as India aims to avenge their loss to Australia in the 2013 ODI World Cup final. Rohit Sharma's team is in excellent form, but the Australian team is equally formidable.
Before this high-voltage match, the biggest question is: if the India-Australia semi-final ends in a draw, which team will proceed to the final? Let's understand the ICC rules for such a scenario.
What Happens if the India-Australia Semi-final is a Draw?
1. Super Over
In case of a draw, both teams will be given six balls each. The team scoring more runs in this over will advance to the final. What if the Super Over also ends in a draw? If the scores remain tied after the Super Over, another Super Over will be played. This process will continue until a winner is declared.
2. If a Super Over is Not Possible?
If inclement weather or other reasons prevent a Super Over, the team with the better performance in the group stage will advance to the final. Since India topped Group A, they will proceed to the final.
3. What Happens in Case of Rain?
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has reserved a reserve day for both semi-final matches. If rain interrupts the match and the full game cannot be completed, it will be continued on the next day. However, if the match remains incomplete even on the reserve day, the top-ranked team in the points table (in this case, India) will advance to the final.
How Was the Semi-final Match Schedule Determined?
The top team from Group A plays against the second-placed team from Group B in the semi-final.
The top team from Group B plays against the second-placed team from Group A in the semi-final.
According to this rule, India topped Group A, and Australia finished second in Group B. Therefore, they face each other in the first semi-final. The second semi-final will be between South Africa (Group B toppers) and New Zealand (Group A runners-up).
