In the Champions Trophy 2025, the thrill of cricket fans is now going to increase further. The knockout matches are going to start from 4 February. The first semi -final match of the tournament will be played between the teams of India and Australia. This match between the two teams will be held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. But the biggest question is that if the semi -final match played between the two teams is canceled due to rain, then which team will reach the finals and what rules have the ICC made this time for knockout matches.

What would happen if the India-Australia match was canceled?

The Champions Trophy 2025 has a rains and Australia has a leading relationship.

In the last two editions, 3 matches of Australia were washed away in rain. At the same time, this time also a match of Australia could not be played due to rain. In such a situation, there is a fear in the minds of the fans that if something similar happens in the semi -finals, then which team will harm. Let me tell you, this time the ICC has kept Reserve Day for both semi -finals. But all efforts will be made to end the game on the scheduled day itself. If this is not possible, the match on Reserve Day will start from where it will be stopped.

That is, if the India-Australia semi-final match is not completed on March 4, then March 5 will be used as Reserve Day. At the same time, under the Duckworth Lewis Rules, the team batting later will have to play at least 25 overs. The team batting later in the group stage has only 20 overs. But if the result of the match does not come out on Reserve Day, then the team that stayed on the group stage will reach the final. Let me tell you, the Indian team was at the top in the group stage. In such a situation, India will play the final if the result of the match is not released.

Reserve Day also for South Africa-New Zealand match

The second semi -final match of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between South Africa and New Zealand teams. Both these teams will clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. March 6 has been kept as Reserve Day for this match. If this match does not result in the result, then the South African team will qualify for the final. Actually, South Africa topped Group B. At the same time, New Zealand finished second in Group A.

Reserve Day also for South Africa-New Zealand match

The second semi -final match of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between South Africa and New Zealand teams. Both these teams will clash at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. March 6 has been kept as Reserve Day for this match. If this match does not result in the result, then the South African team will qualify for the final. Actually, South Africa topped Group B. At the same time, New Zealand finished second in Group A.