Australia's Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's abandoned Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore.

The scheduling of the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy in two different countries has meant both teams who qualify from Group B - most likely Australia and South Africa - will travel to the UAE on Saturday.

The scheduling is such that India are assured of playing its semi-final in Dubai, regardless of which team they take. Group A's other semi-finalists New Zealand will play its last four match in Lahore. The match-ups and venues of the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals will be confirmed after India vs New Zealand final Group A game on Sunday.

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

In case India beats New Zealand and tops the table, it will take on Australia - the second-placed team in the other group. On the other hand, if the Men in Blue lose to the Kiwis, they will face Group B table-topper South Africa in the first semifinal.

The Australian and South African teams are facing complex travel arrangements ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals, as it is unclear whether they will play in Dubai or Pakistan.

In his final game as captain, Jos Buttler won the toss and England decided to bat against South Africa at the Champions Trophy.

Australia's Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's abandoned Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore. Skipper Steve Smith said the opener,

Rain has delayed the toss in the Champions Trophy Group B game between South Africa and two-time winner Australia.

Australia and South Africa might have already secured their Champions Trophy semi-final-spots yet neither nation know what country their respective games are going to be played in. While Pakistan are the official hosts of the ICC tournament,