South Africa and Australia have secured their spots in the semifinals from Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. India and New Zealand, with their final group match on Sunday, will determine the semifinal pairings from Group A. Current standings show New Zealand ahead on net run rate. The top two teams from Group B, South Africa and Australia, have advanced to the semifinals.
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