In case India beats New Zealand on Sunday in Dubai and tops the table, it will take on Australia, which is the second-placed team in the other group. On the other hand, if India loses to the Kiwis, it will face Group B table-topper South Africa in the first semifinal.

Both Uthappa and former india head coach Lalchand Rajput, who attended the launch of the book ‘Life Lessons From Cricket’ in Dubai, felt that India had “definitely” had an advantage of being the only team to play all of their matches at a single venue.

Australia's Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's abandoned Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore.

Australia is likely to miss the service of injured opener Matt Short during the upcoming semi-final clash of the ongoing Champions Trophy against New Zealand or India next week.

Ahead of the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia suffered a major setback as opener Matthew Short got injured on Friday, as per the ICC. Short injured his calf while fielding and appeared hampered when making a quickfire 20 at the top of Australia's batting order before rain saw the match with Afghanistan in Lahore abandoned.

Steven Smith sheds light on injured Matthew Short, set to miss semis (Photo Source - Getty Images) are likely to restructure its top order for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final after Matthew Short suffered a quad injury during the team’s final league match against Afghanistan on Friday.