Team India Semi-Final Scenario: The second match of the Champions Trophy 2025 was played between India and Bangladesh in Dubai, in which Team India won by 6 wickets. In this way, Rohit Sharma’s army has started its campaign in the Champions Trophy with a bang. However, despite this victory, Team India is not at the top of the points table of Group A, but it is at number two.
Let us tell you that the first match of the Champions Trophy 2025 was played between Pakistan and New Zealand. In that match, New Zealand won easily by 60 runs. With the help of this victory, the New Zealand team is at the top of the points table.
Despite The Victory, Why Is India At Number Two In The Points Table?
New Zealand and Team India have won their respective first matches and the net run rate of both the teams is in plus. But New Zealand’s net run rate is better than the Indian team. New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 60 runs after bowling them out in 47.2 overs. That is why their net run rate is plus 1.200. On the other hand, the Indian team’s net run rate is plus 0.408, which is less than New Zealand. New Zealand defeated Pakistan by a big margin, which is why it is at the top of the points table.
How Will Team India Reach The Semi-Finals?
Rohit Sharma and company still have to play two more matches in the group stage. Team India will face Pakistan in its second match, which will be played on February 23. On the other hand, the Indian cricket team will face New Zealand in its third match, this match will be held on March 2. The Indian team will need to beat either Pakistan or New Zealand by a big margin to secure its place in the semi-finals. However, it should try to win both its remaining matches, so that its path to reach the semi-finals is completely clear.
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All the cricket fans are now eagerly waiting for the high voltage match between India and Pakistan on February 23. If Pakistan loses against India even by 1 run, its journey will almost end.
