Al Jazeera looks at the second semifinal of cricket’s Champions Trophy on Tuesday with New Zealand facing South Africa.

After going through all the tangled scheduling, New Zealand returns to its recent favorite venue in Pakistan when it takes on South Africa in the second semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Lahore on Wednesday.

England will reach Champions Trophy semi-finals if they win last two group games against Afghanistan on Wednesday and South Africa on Saturday - but one defeat will end their tournament early; South A

The match between Australia and South Africa in the Champions Trophy was abandoned due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi, with both teams getting a point each. This washout makes the Afghanistan vs England match a virtual knockout for Group B.

Australia and South Africa, two strong batting teams, face off in Rawalpindi on Tuesday for a spot in the Champions Trophy semifinals. Despite missing key bowlers, Australia impressed with their historic chase against England.

Rain has delayed the toss in the Champions Trophy Group B game between South Africa and two-time winner Australia.

South Africa will be looking to put a whirlwind couple of days behind them when they take on New Zealand in the Champions Trophy semi-final in Lahore on Wednesday. The Proteas undertook what has now become a pointless 18-hour trip to Dubai and face a strong New Zealand side for a spot in the final.

After losing to India in their final Group A match in Dubai, New Zealand are set to face South Africa in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy on Wednesday in Lahore. Skipper Tom Latham acknowledged the Proteas' strong form and the challenge they present.

New Zealand go into their Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday buoyed by beating the Proteas at the same venue in a tri-series last month. The Black Caps lost to India in their final Group A match on Sunday in Dubai but Tom Latham said it would have no bearing on the encounter for a place in the final.