Proteas Face Champions Trophy Semi-final Travel Nightmare As Icc Accommodates India ... Again

While the Proteas officially qualified for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy midway through their match with England in Karachi, they now face a logistical nightmare ahead of the knockout stage.

The Proteas progressed from Group B after dismissing England for 179 in 38.2 overs to secure their spot in the final four alongside Australia. The Proteas, who will top the group if they get over the line against the English, will have to wait for the result of Sundays match between New Zealand and India to see who they will face in the semis.

The Group A decider between India and New Zealand will determine the log standings, with the winner finishing the group stage on top. They will then face the team who finishes second in Group B.

But here is where the problems start

One of the semi-finals will be played in Dubai to accommodate India , who are playing all their matches in the United Arab Emirates because of their diplomatic beef with Pakistan.