The final standings of the points table will be significant even beyond the semifinal spots, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that the top seven teams plus hosts Pakistan will qualify for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. Al Jazeera examines what the teams must accomplish as the tournament's notably drawn-out group stage approaches its final two weeks in order to advance to the semifinals on November 15 and 16: The hosts have a commanding lead heading into the semifinals after winning six of their first six games.
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