The Australian cricket staff has already departed for Dubai, whereas South Africa are set to depart late Saturday night time or early Sunday morning, forward of the Champions Trophy semifinals. Nonetheless, uncertainty looms over whether or not their matches will really be held there.
Dubai is scheduled to host the primary semifinal on Tuesday, whereas Lahore is ready to host the second on Wednesday. The semifinal lineup stays undecided, with India’s opponent — both Australia or South Africa — set to be confirmed solely after India’s final Group A match towards New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. India have performed all their matches in Dubai, giving them a possible benefit over touring groups.
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A supply accustomed to the developments informed PTI that Australia departed for Dubai. The choice was made following their match towards Afghanistan, which was deserted as a consequence of rain on Friday night time in Lahore.
A BBC report earlier recommended that each Australia and South Africa sought to succeed in Dubai early to maximise coaching time in the event that they have been to face India in Tuesday’s semifinal.
“Group B concludes with South Africa’s match towards England on Saturday, however neither the Proteas nor Australia will know their semifinal venue till after India’s match towards New Zealand on Sunday,” the report famous.
“Have been they (Australia and South Africa) to attend till Monday and solely journey when the fixtures have been confirmed, that might rule out the opportunity of coaching in Dubai, the place India can have performed all three group matches,” it added.
The BBC report additionally highlighted a potential situation the place Australia and South Africa might need to return to Pakistan inside 24 hours of leaving, relying on the ultimate standings.
As per the match format, the staff ending second in Group A will face the winners of Group B, and vice versa. No matter their last place within the group, India are assured of enjoying their semifinal in Dubai on Tuesday.
