Champions Trophy 2025: Australia and South Africa will travel to Dubai ahead of potential semi-final

Whichever team finishes second in Group A will meet the winner of Group B and vice-versa. India are guaranteed to play the first semi-final on Tuesday regardless of their group position, however.

There has been criticism throughout the tournament of the advantage India hold by playing all of their matches at the venue.

Others have played across the four venues in Pakistan and Dubai.

“If you can stay in one place, stay in one hotel, practice in the same facilities, play in the same stadium, on the same pitches every time, it’s definitely an advantage,” South Africa batter Rassie van der Dussen said earlier this week.

“I don’t think you have to be a rocket scientist to know that.”

BBC chief cricket commentator Jonathan Agnew said: “India are camped out in Dubai, playing in the same ground and same places in the changing room.

“Both Australia and South Africa will fly to Dubai but only one will play there and the other will get back on a plane to Lahore. It’s all got a bit crazy.”