Bangladesh and Pakistan Knocked Out, Group B Battle Heats Up
February 25, 2025: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 saw a major shake-up in Group A as New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by five wickets in Rawalpindi, securing their semifinal berth alongside India. With both teams winning their opening two games, they are assured of a top-two finish, eliminating Bangladesh and Pakistan from the competition.
Meanwhile, in Group B, South Africa leads the table after their dominant 107-run win over Afghanistan, while Australia sits in second place after beating England. The battle for semifinal spots from Group B remains wide open, with all teams still in contention.
Updated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table
Group A Standings
| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.863 |
| India (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.647 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.443 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.087 |
🔹 New Zealand & India qualify for semifinals
🔹 Bangladesh & Pakistan eliminated
Group B Standings
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| Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2.140 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0.475 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.475 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -2.140 |
🔹 South Africa tops the group with a strong NRR
🔹 Australia follows closely behind after a big chase against England
🔹 England & Afghanistan need wins to stay in the race
What’s Next?
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- India vs New Zealand (Final Group A Match) → To decide the table topper
- Australia vs South Africa → A crucial clash in Group B, as the winner moves closer to the semifinals
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