If India-Australia semi-final match is cancelled, then who will play the final? This is ICC's rule

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

What will happen if the India-Australia match is cancelled?

Rain and Australia have had a different relationship in the Champions Trophy 2025. In the last two editions, 3 matches of Australia were washed out due to rain. This time also, one 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 suffer. Let us tell you, this time ICC has kept a reserve day for both the semi-final matches. But every effort will be made to finish the game on the scheduled day. If this is not possible, then on the reserve day, the match will start from where it was stopped.

That is, if the India-Australia semi-final match is not completed on March 4, then March 5 will be used as a reserve day. At the same time, under the Duckworth Lewis rule, the team batting later will have to play at least 25 overs to get a result. In the group stage, the team batting later has to play only 20 overs. But if the result of the match is not decided even on the reserve day, then the team that is on top in the group stage will reach the final. Let us tell you, the Indian team was on top in the group stage. In such a situation, if the result of the match is not decided, India will play the final.

Reserve day for South Africa-New Zealand match too

The second semi-final match of the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between South Africa and New Zealand. These two teams will clash at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. March 6 has been kept as a reserve day for this match. If the result of this match also does not come out, then the South African team will qualify for the final. Actually, South Africa was on top in Group B. At the same time, New Zealand finished second in Group A.