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

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.

The Champions Trophys group stage concluded with Indias 44-run victory over New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. The semi-finals line-up has finally been unveiled.

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.

DUBAI - Spinner Varun Chakravarthy returned figures of 5-42 as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash with Australia in the Champions Trophy. India won all three of their group matches to top Group A and will play the first semi-final of the 50-over tournament in Dubai on Tuesday.

The final venue decision hinges on the outcome of the last Group A match between India and New Zealand on Sunday, which will determine if Australia or South Africa will face Rohit Sharma and Co in Dub

LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) -Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Chasing 274 for victory against the plucky Afghans,

India defeated New Zealand by 44 runs in Dubai on Sunday to finish on top of Group A and set up a semifinal match against Australia in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Coming into the game on level points with New Zealand,

IND lost Shubman Gill cheaply for 2 with Matt Henry providing NZ an early breakthrough after captain Mitchell Santner opted to bowl. Virat Kohli has now walked out after having scored a century in his last match.