India tops Group A in the Champions Trophy after a dominant win against New Zealand, securing a semifinal face-off with Australia in Dubai. Despite Australia's rain-hit group stage, they remain formidable but will miss star pacer Mitchell Starc.

Many former cricketers from Pakistan, Australia and England believe India staying in Dubai gives them an advantage.

Several former cricketers have called out India's advantage of staying in Dubai for the Champions Trophy. However, India skipper Rohit Sharma has rejected claims, saying that the pitches have behaved differently in all the matches played in Dubai so far.

The Champions Trophy schedule has drawn criticism for excessive travel, favouring India in Dubai. Vivian Richards slammed the ICC, while concerns over fairness and the hybrid model persist.

Australia spinner Adam Zampa says he is below his best at the Champions Trophy but will still be ready to take big wickets in the semi-final against India on Tuesday. Zampa took 2-48 in the washed-out group match against Afghanistan and 2-64 in the five-wicket win over England in Lahore to help Australia reach the last four of the ODI tournament.

Spinner Varun Chakravarthy did most of the damage as India beat New Zealand by 44 runs to win Group A and set up a Champions Trophy semifinal match against Australia.

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.

After yesterday's match, the semi-finalists for the tournament were finally decided. Team India will be playing their semi-final match against Australia on March 4. While South Africa will play their semifinal