The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

Australian spin star Adam Zampa conceded he’s been well below his best at the Champions Trophy amid a “hectic” travel schedule which included an inspired early move to Dubai after India locked in a semi-final showdown.

Australia was proven right to travel to Dubai early as it has now discovered it will play India there on Tuesday in the Champions Trophy semifinals.

Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

India secured a semifinal berth by defeating New Zealand in their final Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, setting up a clash with Australia in Dubai. India's victories over Bangladesh and Pakistan,

India, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand have qualified for the ICC Champion Trophy 2025 semifinals. India will be playing their semifinal in Dubai and not in Pakistan.

Australia has reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after its last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield in Lahore.

Full squads list for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is being held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March 2025. ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 schedule Mohammad Rizwan (capt),

India beat New Zealand by 44 runs to set up rerun of the Cricket World Cup final against Australia in last four.

The scheduling of the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy in two different countries has meant both teams that have qualified from Group B - Australia and South Africa* - will travel to the UAE this weekend.