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The Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals are set to deliver thrilling cricket action, with the four teams in the semi-finals and fixtures confirmed. While India will take on the world champions Australia in the first semi-finals at the Dubai International Stadium, South Africa are set to clash against New Zealand in the sℱecond s💝emi-finals at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Amidst the hype and talking points before the all-important clash, ICC has announced the match officials for the semi-finals of ꩵthe tournament.
Full-list of match officials for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025
The first semi-final will see a captivating showdown between India and Australia, scheduled for Tuesday, 4th March, in Dubai. On-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth will be in charge, ensuring a smooth and fair contest between two of the tournament’s biggest powerhouses. Meanwhile, the second semi-final, featuring New Zealand and South Africa, will take place on Wednesday, 5th March, in Lahore. Kumar Dharmasena and Paul Reiffel ♏will oversee this exciting clash, ✨where both teams will be eager to secure their place in the final. With world-class officials and intense match-ups, both semi-finals promise to be unforgettable.
The full lꦬist of the match officials for the vital clashes is as follows:
Semi-final 1: India v Australia (Dubai)
- On-field umpires: Chris Gaffaney and Richard Illingworth
- Third umpire: Michael Gough
- Fourth umpire: Adrian Holdstock
- Match referee: Andy Pycroft
- Umpire coach: Stuart Cummings
Semi-final 2: South Africa v New Zealand (Lahore)
- On-field umpires: Kumar Dharmasena and Paul Reiffel
- Third umpire: Joel Wilson
- Fourth umpire: Ahsan Raza
- Match referee: Ranjan Madugalle
- Umpire coach: Karl Hurter
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Group-stage journey of the four semi-finalists
India: With 6 points in 3 matches, India topped the Group A of the Champions Trophy 2025 and is the only team to win all its matches. India won their first group stage match against Bangladesh and their second match against Pakistan by 6 wickets. Following whic🍌h they defeated New Zღealand by 44 runs.
Australia: The world champions managed to garner a total of 4 points in 3 matches. Two group stage matches of the Australian team were washed away due to rain while they registered a triumphant win against England in their opening fixture of the tournament.
South Africa: The Proteas secured the top-spot in group B after their dominant win over Afghanistan and Englan🌞d. They defeated the Afghan side by 107 r🍰uns and clinched a 7-wicket win over England. Their second group stage clash against Australia was washed away due to rain.
New Zealand: The Black 𒊎Caps defeated both Bangladesh and Pakistan in the first two group stage matches to secure a place in the semi-finals of the tournament. However, they slipped-up against Indian in their final group stage match, New Zealand are also one of the favourites to enter the final of the competition.
