• India secured a place in the Champions Trophy final with a four-wicket victory over Australia, led by Virat Kohli's 84 runs.
• New Zealand advanced to the final after a record-breaking total of 362, defeating South Africa by 50 runs with standout performances from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson.
• The final will take place in Dubai, where India will seek to avenge their previous loss to New Zealand earlier in the tournament.

In a thrilling first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, India triumphed over arch-rivals Australia by four wickets, propelled by Virat Kohli's impressive innings of 84 runs. Kohli anchored the chase as India chased down a target of 265 runs with just 11 balls to spare, with KL Rahul contributing a critical 42 not out towards the end. This match, held at the Dubai International Stadium, saw India overcoming past emotional scars from their loss to Australia in the 2023 World Cup final. Captain Rohit Sharma praised the team's composure, stating, “We were very, very clinical with the bat,” according to Channel News Asia.

On the other hand, New Zealand also marked their passage to the final with a stunning performance against South Africa in the second semi-final, winning by 50 runs. New Zealand's batsmen delivered a stellar show, posting a tournament record total of 362-6, thanks to a remarkable partnership of 164 runs between Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson. Ravindra scored 108 runs while Williamson added 102 to the scoreboard. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips also made significant contributions, scoring 49 runs each. Captain Mitchell Santner highlighted the importance of the partnership, stating, "It kind of set up that kind of death phase, where you can probably start (acceleration) a little bit earlier," remarked Channel News Asia.

South Africa, despite a valiant effort from David Miller who scored an unbeaten 100, fell short with a total of 312-9. Their captain Temba Bavuma noted the need for better partnerships among the top order to chase down the daunting total, recognizing the pressure placed by New Zealand’s effective bowling attack, led by Santner with figures of 3-43. The match concluded with New Zealand demonstrating their strength in a high-scoring encounter at the Gaddafi Stadium, as reported by Al Jazeera.

Looking ahead, India and New Zealand's clash in the final is set for March 9 in Dubai, with India seeking revenge for their earlier defeat in the group stage. The match promises to be an exciting showdown as both teams vie for the coveted trophy.