Dubai [UAE], March 2: The Australian team has arrived in Dubai ahead of a potential appearance in the ICC Champions Trophy semifinal against India, while South Africa will fly in on Sunday, as per sources. Both teams have already secured their spots in the Champions Trophy semifinals from Group B, but their opponents will depend on the outcome of the final group stage match between India and New Zealand, scheduled for Sunday in Dubai.
As per the tournament’s hybrid model, India has been playing its matches in Dubai due to security concerns in Pakistan, which is hosting the majority of the tournament. If India wins and tops Group A, they will face Australia, the second-best team in Group B. New Zealand will then play South Africa, who have topped Group B. However, if New Zealand wins and tops Group A, they will play Australia, and India will face South Africa instead.
Depending on the result of the India-New Zealand clash, either Australia or South Africa will fly back to Pakistan for the other semifinal match.
Australia Squad for CT 2025:
- Steve Smith (c)
- Sean Abbott
- Alex Carey
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Nathan Ellis
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Aaron Hardie
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis
- Spencer Johnson
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Glenn Maxwell
- Tanveer Sangha
- Matthew Short
- Adam Zampa
- Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly
New Zealand Squad for CT 2025:
- Mitchell Santner (c)
- Michael Bracewell
- Mark Chapman
- Devon Conway
- Lockie Ferguson
- Matt Henry
- Tom Latham
- Daryl Mitchell
- Will O’Rourke
- Glenn Phillips
- Rachin Ravindra
- Nathan Smith
- Kane Williamson
- Will Young
- Jacob Duffy