Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

Australia was proven right to travel to Dubai early as it has now discovered it will play India there on Tuesday in the Champions Trophy semifinals.

The Australian cricket team has left for Dubai, while South Africa plan to leave soon for the Champions Trophy semifinals. Matches are scheduled in Dubai and Lahore, but the exact fixtures depend on India's match against New Zealand.

The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

Australia has reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after its last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield in Lahore.

The Champions Trophys group stage concluded with Indias 44-run victory over New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday. The semi-finals line-up has finally been unveiled.

The final venue decision hinges on the outcome of the last Group A match between India and New Zealand on Sunday, which will determine if Australia or South Africa will face Rohit Sharma and Co in Dub

LAHORE, Pakistan (Reuters) -Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Chasing 274 for victory against the plucky Afghans,

Australia travelled thousands of miles from Lahore to Dubai on Saturday, in the knowledge that they might have to make the return journey on Monday, without playing a game in between.