Overview
- India and New Zealand have qualified for the Champions Trophy semifinals after both secured two wins in Group A, eliminating Pakistan and Bangladesh from contention.
- Virat Kohli's unbeaten century against Pakistan helped India chase down a tricky target, marking a potential resurgence in his ODI form and earning him his 51st ODI century.
- New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra played a pivotal role in their victory over Bangladesh, scoring 112 runs and continuing his strong form in ICC tournaments.
- Persistent rain led to the abandonment of the Group B match between Australia and South Africa, with both teams sharing a point and leaving their semifinal hopes to be decided in upcoming matches.
- Pakistan's dismal performance, including losses to India and New Zealand, has led to calls for captain Mohammad Rizwan's resignation and broader changes to the team's structure and contracts.