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.

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

The scheduling is such that India are assured of playing its semi-final in Dubai. Group A's other semi-finalists New Zealand will play its last four match in Lahore.

With India playing all their matches in Dubai, Australia and South Africa must wait for the Group A outcome before knowing if they’ll return to Pakistan

Australia and South Africa might have already secured their Champions Trophy semi-final-spots yet neither nation know what country their respective games are going to be played in. While Pakistan are the official hosts of the ICC tournament,

With India to play New Zealand on Sunday and the first semi-final scheduled for Tuesday, both Australia and South Africa will be travelling to Dubai.

South Africa, Australia to travel to Dubai due to messy scheduling. (Photo Source - ICC) The ICC semi-final schedule has created a logistical challenge across two countries for the two Group B qualifiers,