The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

Semfinal featuring India and Australia will take place in Dubai and South Africa vs New Zealand clash will take place in Pakistan's Lahore.

The two teams await the result of the game between India and New Zealand to find out where they will play their semifinal

A storied cricket rivalry will add a new chapter when India and Australia square off in the first semifinal of the 2025 Champions Trophy.

India has scored a hat-trick of wins in the Champions Trophy by defeating New Zealand. Team India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in the last league match played in Dubai. With this, it has also been confirmed which team India will compete in the semi-finals.

India secures a dominant victory over New Zealand to book a spot in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025, where they will face arch-rivals Australia. A stellar performance from India’s bowlers and a solid batting display sealed the win,

New Zealand fell to India's spin ploy as the Rohit Sharma-led side ended at the top of Group A with a 44-run victory in Dubai on Sunday. India decided to drop Harshit Rana and field four spinners for their final group-stage game before the semifinals.