The semi-final matches of the Champions Trophy to be held between four teams in the month of March are going to be very exciting. This tournament, which is being held after 8 years, is waiting for its champion. 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.

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 knockout matches.

What will happen if the match does not happen?

In Pakistan, the host of Champions Trophy 2025, some matches did not result due to rain, but thankfully Dubai remained untouched by it. The India-Australia semi-final is also to be held in Dubai where there is no chance of rain, but what will happen if it happens is the big question. By the way, rain and Australia have a different relationship. In the last two tournaments, 3 matches of Australia were washed out in the rain. At the same time, this time also one match in Australia could not be played due to rain. In such a situation, there is a fear in the minds of fans that if something similar happens in the semi-finals, 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. It is clear that in case the match is not held, the Indian team will make it to the Champions Trophy for the third consecutive time.

The equation between New Zealand and South Africa

The second semi-final will be played in Lahore where the world has seen the poor arrangements. March 6 has been kept as a reserve day for this match. If this match also does not result in a result, then South Africa's team will qualify for the final. In fact, South Africa was on top in Group B. Whereas, New Zealand finished second in Group A. Overall, if it rains in Lahore, then there is a high possibility of the match being cancelled there.

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