The first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy will be held today with reigning champions Australia facing off rejuvenated England at Centurion. The match will start at 7.30 pm BST.

Australia luckily escaped Pakistan in their last group match to be champion of the Group A while England stunned Sri Lanka and South Africa to overcome the group hurdles. Though the English were defeated at the hands of New Zealand in the last match, would get some mental edge by defeating Australia in their last encounter after the Ashes. The second semifinal between New Zealand and Pakistan will take place tomorrow.

-The Independent