Afghanistan shocked England by knocking them out of Champions Trophy 2025. The England Team led by Jos Buttler required a win to stay alive in the tournament but Afghanistan ruined all their hopes. England will now play against South Africa and its a must win for the proteas especially when Afghanistan manages to beat Australia on February 28 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. A win for Afghanistan would move them to the top of the Group B table with four points, leaving Australia with three.
Meanwhile, Group A’s scenario is clearer for both India and New Zealand as both the teams have qualified for the semi-finals.
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Champions Trophy Group A Points Table:
| Team | Matches | Won | Loss | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.863 |
| India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.647 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.443 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1.087 |
Champions Trophy Group B Points Table:
| Team | Matches | Won | Loss | Tie | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | +2.140 |
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | +0.475 |
| Afghanistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -0.990 |
| England | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.305 |
The last group stage matches in Group B will determine the semifinal encounters. The top team from each group will meet the second team from the other group. In case Australia and South Africa win their own games and India beats New Zealand, India will lead Group A and might encounter Australia in the semifinal. Alternatively, in case India finishes second in Group A, they will meet South Africa.
