India vs Australia Semifinal: All you need to know for the ICC Champions Trophy Knockout Stage

The distances to first class will zoom down. We’re off for the team’s two semifinal clashes before the nail-biting grand final, with India vs Australia and New Zealand facing off against South Africa.

All four of the best teams will compete in the semifinals to claim their spot in the grand finale of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Twelve days of thrilling cricket thus far, and it is now heading into the last phase-the knockout rounds.

From match timings to venues, squad updates to live streaming details, here is some of the information you will need for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinalists

After dominating performances in the group stages, four teams have made it to the semifinals:

• Group A: 🇮🇳 India & 🇿🇦 South Africa
• Group B: 🇦🇺 Australia & 🇳🇿 New Zealand

These four cricketing powerhouses will now battle for the prestigious ICC Champions Trophy title.

📅 ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinal Schedule

🏏 Semifinal 1:
Match: India vs Australia
Date: March 4, 2025
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Time: 2:30 PM IST (Toss at 2:00 PM IST)

🏏 Semifinal 2:
Match: South Africa vs New Zealand
Date: March 5, 2025
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 2:30 PM IST (Toss at 2:00 PM IST)

Both semifinals will be high-stakes encounters, as the winners will secure their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 final on March 9.

📍 ICC Champions Trophy Final: Date & Venue

🏆 Grand Finale – March 9, 2025

The venue for the final depends on the outcome of India vs. Australia in the first semifinal:

• If India wins: Final will be played in Dubai
• If Australia wins: Final will be played in Lahore

With India being one of the most dominant teams in world cricket, a potential India vs. Pakistan final (if Pakistan had qualified) could have been a dream scenario. But for now, fans can expect a blockbuster final between two of the semifinal winners.

⏳ Reserve Days for Semifinals – What Happens If It Rains?

Both semifinal 1 and semifinal 2 have reserve days in case of rain interruptions. This ensures that cricket fans get to witness a full match without any washout disappointments.

Also Read: Reserve day for the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals

If rain disrupts play on the scheduled day, the match will be resumed on the next day from where it left off.

📺 Where to Watch ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinals?

For fans who can’t make it to the stadium, there are multiple ways to watch the semifinals live:

📡 TV Broadcast:

Star Sports Network (India)
Sports18 Network

📲 Live Streaming Online:

Jio Hotstar

Simply tune in to these platforms on March 4 and March 5 at 2:30 PM IST to enjoy the high-voltage semifinals.

The ICC Champions Trophy semifinals are set to deliver unforgettable cricketing drama. Will India continue their dominance? Can Australia break their knockout curse? Will South Africa or New Zealand script history? Tune in to find out! Don’t forget to grab your snacks, pick your side, and enjoy the action.