ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Have India qualified for semi-finals after win over Pakistan?

India beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai.

India have started their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign on a resounding note with two consecutive wins, defeating both Bangladesh and Pakistan by six wickets each in Dubai.

Against Bangladesh, Shubman Gill’s century helped India gun down the target of 229. Against Pakistan, it was Virat Kohli who turned back the clock to produce another match-winning knock against Pakistan in an ICC event, scoring 100* off 111 balls.

With two wins in two games, India are at the top of Group A, and have one game remaining – against New Zealand. Pakistan, who have lost both their matches, are at the bottom with a game against Bangladesh left. Bangladesh and New Zealand, who will meet on Monday, have two games left.

Have India qualified for semi-finals after win over Pakistan?

No. India have not yet qualified for the semi-finals despite winning both their matches. They will qualify for the semis if New Zealand beat Bangladesh on Monday. That way, New Zealand will also qualify for the semi-finals.

If New Zealand lose to Bangladesh and Pakistan also lose to Bangladesh, then India will need to beat New Zealand or avoid losing by a margin that their NRR slips below both Bangladesh and New Zealand. The India vs New Zealand match is the last group match, so India will know their semi-finals scenario before the game.

Following India’s win, Man of the Match Virat Kohli said, “To be honest, it feels good to be able to bat in that manner in an important game to seal qualification. Feels good to contribute in a game where we lost Rohit early, had to put in the understanding of what we learnt in the last game. My job was to control the middle overs against the spinners without taking too many risks, towards the end Shreyas accelerated and I got a few boundaries as well. It allowed me to play my usual ODI game. I have a decent understanding of my game, it is about keeping the outside noise away, staying in my space and taking care of my energy levels and thoughts.”

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