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Champions Trophy 2025: Latest Points Table: India & New Zealand Seal Semifinal Spots

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.

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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