The two semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on March 4 and 5 respectively. India will face Australia in the first semi-final in Dubai while South Africa will face New Zealand in the other one to be played in Lahore.
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“It’s tough to say (the two finalists of Champions Trophy) but my gut feel says India-South Africa – same as the T20 World Cup final," the former South African batter said.
South Africa defeated England in their last group stage match played at Karachi. The Proteas won the match by 7 wickets with more than 20 overs to spare. The commanding win raised them to the top of Group B and would give them confidence ahead of the all-important knockouts.
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“I just like the look of the team. Marco Jansen in great form, the likes of (Heinrich) Klaasen in form, Rassie van der Dussen, Keshav Maharaj. I love the look of Wiaan Mulder – very handy allrounder. It will be nice to get that final again. I think it’s always a great final to watch India and South Africa," he said.
“But you definitely can’t count out New Zealand and Australia – two powerhouse teams. Especially, the Aussies, when it comes to ICC trophies, they always seem to knock on the door," said De Villiers.
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India have won all their three matches in the tournament while Australia won just a single match against England while their other two matches were washed out due to rain. It will be a repeat of the 2023 ODI World Cup final.
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