Sunil Gavaskar feels that India will be the favourites against Australia in the semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025 as they're playing in Dubai. India continued their fine form in Dubai with another win over New Zealand.

India are preparing to take on New Zealand in the final group match of the ICC Champions Trophy. With the two teams already qualified, this match will determine which team finishes top and plays against Australia,

The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar believes that Rohit Sharma-led India might prefer Australia over South Africa for their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.

The Australian and South African cricket teams will fly into Dubai ahead of the Champions Trophy semifinals, even though it remains uncertain whether their match will be held in Dubai or Pakistan, according to a BBC report.

Australia and South Africa might have already secured their Champions Trophy semi-final-spots yet neither nation know what country their respective games are going to be played in. While Pakistan are the official hosts of the ICC tournament,

India may be the first team to secure a place in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, but their opposition is yet to be decided. Whether they would face South Africa or reigning 50-over world champions Australia would depend on the outcome of India’s final group game against New Zealand.

India, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand have qualified for the ICC Champion Trophy 2025 semifinals. India will be playing their semifinal in Dubai and not in Pakistan.

The Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals will take place in Dubai and Pakistan. India will play their semifinal clash in Dubai.