India and Australia will face off in the first semi-final on March 4 at Dubai International Stadium.
New Zealand will meet South Africa in the second match on March 5 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Path to the semi-finals: A recap
India and New Zealand qualified for the semi-finals after winning their first two matches in Group A.
India finished on top after defeating New Zealand.
With five points from victories over England, Afghanistan, and Australia, South Africa topped Group B. Australia also qualified after defeating England in their opener and two no-results.
Hence, NZ are the only semi-finalist with a defeat in this competition.
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Champions Trophy final: Venue and reserve days
The Champions Trophy final will be played on March 9, with the venue still to be determined.
If India make it to the final, it will be played in Dubai, else it will be hosted at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Notably, all of India’s matches are being played in Dubai due to the political tension with Pakistan.
Both the semi-finals and final have reserve days to ensure uninterrupted gameplay.
India vs Australia: Head to head record
As per ESPNcricinfo, a total of 151 ODIs have been played between Australia and India.
The Aussies have a massive lead with 84 wins in comparison to India’s 57 victories. As many as 10 matches finished inconclusively.
They have faced each other three times in concluded CT matches, with India prevailing twice.
The 2023 World Cup final marked the preceding ODI meeting between the two teams. Australia returned with a comprehensive win.
NZ vs SA: Head to head record
New Zealand and South Africa have met each other in 73 ODI clashes, with South Africa owning the superior record over the Kiwis.
The Proteas have won 42 games in comparison to NZ’s 26 victories. Five matches have ended inconclusively.
The two teams have met twice in CT and have registered one win apiece.
Earlier this month, the two teams met in Lahore for a tri-series match. The Kiwis recorded a six-wicket win.
Key players for IND-AUS clash
Shreyas Iyer has been in spectacular form for India as his last six ODI scores read 78, 44, 59, 15, 56, and 79.
Meanwhile, Shubman Gill has four 50-plus scores in his last six outings. Two tons are part of this. Varun Chakravarthy and Mohammed Shami have claimed fifers for India in this tourney.
Josh Inglis made 120* off just 86 balls in Australia’s tournament opener against England.
Alex Carey and Travis Head also own half-centuries in this tourney.