Aakash Chopra sees Varun Chakravarthy as a key player for India in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia. Despite initial doubts about

KL Rahul of India celebrates as Will Young of New Zealand is bowled out by Varun Chakaravarthy of India during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between New Zealand and India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Semifinals- India vs. Australia in Dubai, South Africa vs. New Zealand in Lahore (Source: Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images) The travelling issues for the teams have started to take a toll on the teams in .

India secured their place in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals with a perfect record after defeating New Zealand by 44 runs. Spinner Varun Chakrava

It's been relative smooth sailing for India at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 thus far, with the side unbeaten through three fixtures heading into the knockout phase.

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),

Now, India will face the world-champions Australia in the first semi-final match on Tuesday, 4 March 2025 at the same venue. South Africa will travel back to Lahore where they will face New Zealand in the second semi-final on Wednesday,

India confirmed a semi-final meeting with Australia in Dubai on Tuesday after defeating their Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand by 44 runs in the final group match of the ICC Champions Trophy at the same venue on Sunday.

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs on Sunday to win Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semifinal against Australia.

New Zealand opts to bowl first against India in a crucial Champions Trophy 2025 match at Eden Gardens. The game is pivotal for both teams as they vie for a semi-final spot

In the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 match against India, New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santer has won the toss and elected to bowl first. So far, India has not lost any match in their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign and will look to continue their winning momentum.