New Zealand and India have officially booked their places in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals from Group A, following New Zealand’s dominant five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Monday.
The two teams will now battle for the top spot in Group A on March 2 in Dubai. However, regardless of the outcome, India will compete in the first semi-final on March 4 in Dubai, while New Zealand will play the second semi-final on March 5 in Lahore.
Bangladesh and Pakistan Eliminated from Champions Trophy 2025
Both Bangladesh and host nation Pakistan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to secure a win in their first two matches. They will now face off for consolation points in their final Group A match on February 27 in Rawalpindi.
Match Highlights: New Zealand’s Victory Over Bangladesh
New Zealand’s success was powered by a stellar performance from Michael Bracewell, who delivered an exceptional 4-wicket haul (4/26) in his 10-over spell. Meanwhile, Rachin Ravindra stole the show with a brilliant century, scoring 112 off 105 balls, marking an impressive comeback after missing three games due to a forehead injury sustained in the Pakistan tri-series.
Champions Trophy 2025: Group B Remains Wide Open
While Group A’s semi-finalists are confirmed, Group B remains highly competitive. Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa are all still in contention, though Afghanistan and England face must-win scenarios after losing their opening matches.
Stay tuned for more Champions Trophy 2025 updates, match schedules, and in-depth analysis as the tournament progresses!