The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

Australian spin star Adam Zampa conceded he’s been well below his best at the Champions Trophy amid a “hectic” travel schedule which included an inspired early move to Dubai after India locked in a semi-final showdown.

Australia was proven right to travel to Dubai early as it has now discovered it will play India there on Tuesday in the Champions Trophy semifinals.

With India to play New Zealand on Sunday and the first semi-final scheduled for Tuesday, both Australia and South Africa will be travelling to Dubai.

Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

Australia travelled thousands of miles from Lahore to Dubai on Saturday, in the knowledge that they might have to make the return journey on Monday, without playing a game in between.

Australia has reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after its last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield in Lahore.

The scheduling of the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy in two different countries has meant both teams that have qualified from Group B - Australia and South Africa* - will travel to the UAE this weekend.

Full squads list for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is being held in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates from 19 February to 9 March 2025. ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 schedule Mohammad Rizwan (capt),