Senior batter Tom Latham said New Zealand will take confidence from their recent win over South Africa in the tri-series when they face the same opponents in the semifinal of the Champions Trophy
It's India vs Australia in the first Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final in Dubai on Tuesday while New Zealand will face South Africa in the second semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday
Australia flew to Dubai from Karachi late Friday night after their match against Afghanistan was washed out, a result that guaranteed them a semifinal berth.
Not knowing if they would be playing their Champions Trophy semifinal in Dubai or in Lahore, both Australia and South Africa travelled to the UAE in anticipation as their opponent will be decided after the outcome of the India-New Zealand contest.
Both Australia and South Africa had to fly to Dubai on Saturday. But, only one of the teams will stay there for the Champions Trophy semi-final against India.
India will find out their Champions Trophy semi-final opponents after their final group match against New Zealand on Sunday.
England were completely outclassed by South Africa, making it seven ODI defeats in a row for the side.
India will play their Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai on March 4.
South Africa sealed top spot in Group B with a superb all-round display to beat England by seven wickets.
Champions Trophy 2025: The scheduling is such that India are assured of playing its semi-final in Dubai. Group A's other semi-finalists New Zealand will play its last four match in Lahore.
South Africa pace legend Dale Steyn reckons the fast-rising Afghanistan can go on to win an ICC limited-overs tournament in the next decade if their players learn how to play patiently.
England vs South Africa LIVE Streaming, Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa are all set to face England in their last Group B match of Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday in Karachi.
South Africa vs England Highlights, ICC Champions Trophy 2025: A top-notch display from South Africa secured top spot for them in Group B, as Afghanistan were eliminated from the semi-final race.
Champions Trophy 2025: South Africa play against England in their final league game on Saturday.
Australia booked their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals after their Group B match against Afghanistan was called off due to wet outfield in Lahore.
Australia qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals after their Group B match against Afghanistan was washed out in Lahore.
Ron Draper, who was the oldest living Test cricketer, has died in Gqeberha at the age of 98 years and 63 days, his family said Friday.
India are playing all their matches in Dubai, and even the semifinal and final will be held there if the team goes the distance.