- Team India’s journey in the Champions Trophy 2025 has been great so far. By defeating Pakistan in the second match, they have secured a place in the semi-finals. They will clash with this team on March 4
Team India has performed brilliantly in the Champions Trophy 2025 under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. So far 2 matches have been played. In the first match, they won by 6 wickets against Bangladesh. In the second match, they defeated arch-rival Pakistan by 6 wickets. After this defeat, host Pakistan was eliminated from the tournament, while India confirmed its place in the semi-finals. India is going to face such a team on March 4. India’s dream of becoming the world champion has been shattered by defeating them many times in big matches. In such a situation, Rohit Sharma will have to be cautious of this team.
Team India will face this team in the semi-finals on March 4
Two teams from Group A have confirmed their semi-final ticket for the Champions Trophy 2025. Team India became the first team to qualify from this group. While New Zealand has made its place in the semi-finals by defeating Bangladesh in the second match. At present, the wait is on from the other group to know which are the two teams from Group B that can get entry into the semi-finals. According to the current points table, South Africa and Australia are on top after winning their first matches.
The second match is to be played between these two teams. But, rain has knocked in Rawalpindi. Due to this, this match can be a draw and both teams may have to be satisfied with 1-1 points. However, there is nothing to worry about for both teams. The decision can be made based on the net run rate. Because South Africa’s net run rate is +2.140 due to which it remains on top.
While Australia can be seen in the second position. In such a situation, both teams can easily qualify for the semi-finals by winning their third match. At present, India has played its third match with New Zealand on March 2. If India wins this match, then it will reach the first position in Group A. After which the situation will become clear and Team India can clash with Australia, which is in second place in Group B, in the semi-finals.
India will have to be cautious of Australia
According to the scenario, the semi-final match can be played between India and Australia. In such a situation, Rohit Sharma will have to be cautious of the Australian team. The Kangaroo players had shattered India’s dream of winning the ICC title not once but twice in the year 2024. Rohit Sharma must not have forgotten that wound yet. Let us tell you that Australia had a crushing defeat in the final of the ODI World Cup in the year 2023. In the final of the ICC Test Championship 2023, Australia shattered India’s dream. In such a situation, Team India will need to be cautious of them in the Champions Trophy.