The Champions Trophy 2025 is at its exciting penultimate phase, with the group-stage matches already completed. The final group-stage match, India vs. New Zealand, was held on March 2, closing the round-robin phase.
Now, attention turns to the semi-finals, where four top teams—India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa—will fight it out to reach the final. Below is a comprehensive look at the schedule for the semi-finals, squads for each team, and live-streaming details for cricket enthusiasts globally.
Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final Schedule
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The Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals promise the same eagerly anticipated matchups, with the four tournament qualification teams lining up to impress in the elimination phase. Each of the encounters will be top-of-the-bill affairs with each team showcasing consistent form thus far in the tournament.
First Semi-Final:
– Date: Tuesday, 4th March 2025
– Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
– Time: 2:30 PM IST
– Teams: India vs Australia
Second Semi-Final:
– Date: Wednesday, 5 March 2025
– Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
– Time: 2:30 PM IST
– Teams: New Zealand vs South Africa
Semi-Final Team Matchups
In the inaugural semi-final, India will take on Australia, who were second in Group B. The encounter will be at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and is sure to be an interesting game, considering the abilities of both sides. India comes into the match with a spotless record, having won all their group-stage matches, whereas Australia has displayed consistent form all through the competition.
The second semi-final will be between New Zealand and South Africa. The match will be played at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both sides have shown great cricket in the group stage, and their semi-final encounter is likely to be a tightly contested match.
Squads for the Semi-Final Matches
Below are the squads of the four teams that have qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025:
India:
– Rohit Sharma (captain)
– Shubman Gill
– Virat Kohli
– Shreyas Iyer
– KL Rahul
– Rishabh Pant
– Hardik Pandya
– Axar Patel
– Washington Sundar
– Kuldeep Yadav
– Harshit Rana
– Mohammed Shami
– Arshdeep Singh
– Ravindra Jadeja
– Varun Chakravarthy
New Zealand:
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– Mitchell Santner (captain)
– Michael Bracewell
– Mark Chapman
– Devon Conway
– Kyle Jamieson
– Matt Henry
– Tom Latham
– Daryl Mitchell
– Will O’Rourke
– Glenn Phillips
– Rachin Ravindra
– Nathan Smith
– Kane Williamson
– Will Young
– Jacob Duffy
South Africa:
– Temba Bavuma (captain)
– Tony de Giorgi
– Marco Yansin
– Heinrich Klaasen
– Keshav Maharaj
– Aiden Markram
– David Miller
– Wiaan Mulder
– Lungi Ngidi
– Kagiso Rabada
– Ryan Rickelton
– Tabraiz Shamsi
– Tristan Stubbs
– Rassie van der Dussen
– Corbin Bosch
– Traveling Reserve: Kwena Mphaka
Australia:
– Steve Smith (captain)
– Sean Abbott
– Alex Carey
– Ben Dwarshuis
– Nathan Ellis
– Jack Fraser-McGurk
– Aaron Hardie
– Travis Head
– Josh Inglis
– Spencer Johnson
– Marnus Labuschagne
– Glenn Maxwell
– Tanveer Sangha
– Matthew Short
– Adam Zampa
– Traveling Reserve: Cooper Connolly
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details for Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals
For cricket enthusiasts in India, all the semi-final matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be live broadcast on the JioStar network. The JioStar network guarantees a better viewing experience, providing fans with access to a variety of technical features to watch the game more fully.
– Live Streaming: The match will be streamed live on Jio Hotstar, and 16 various feeds will be available. It will feature commentary in Hindi, English, Marathi, Haryanvi, Bengali, Bhojpuri, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada so that fans across the nation can watch the match of their choice.
– Television Broadcast: For those who want to watch the match on TV, the semi-finals will be broadcast on Star Sports and Network 18’s Sports18 channels. The matches will be available for viewing with commentary in various languages, such as English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada so that it can be viewed by a large number of people.
What to Expect from the Semi-Finals
The semi-final contests of the Champions Trophy 2025 are guaranteed to provide exciting cricket action. India, with their perfect group-stage record, will seek to continue their momentum against Australia, who possess an excellent record in ICC tournaments. New Zealand and South Africa are also in good form and will be eager to prove themselves in the knockout stage.
Both teams are strong, and the semi-finals will be expected to be nerve-wracking matches, where the victors will proceed to the final match and the losers will experience the agony of being knocked out.
With an excellent lineup of cricketers and a die-hard fan population, the semi-finals of Champions Trophy 2025 will be a never-to-be-forgotten experience for cricket enthusiasts.
As the Champions Trophy 2025 enters its final stages, the anticipation is at its peak. With India, New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa ready to battle it out for a spot in the final, the semi-finals are going to be a cricketing treat. Whether you are viewing it from the comfort of your home or watching the matches live, the knockout phase of this high-profile tournament is going to keep the fans on tenterhooks.
Make sure to tune in to the JioStar network for live streaming or catch the action on Star Sports to experience all the thrills of the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals.
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