Rawalpindi, Feb. 24 -- Title contenders India's slot in the semifinals of ICC Champions Trophy was confirmed on Monday following New Zealand's victory over Bangladesh, the result also eliminating tournament hosts Pakistan from the event.

Besides India, New Zealand, who have registered two victories in as many matches, also advanced to the last four stage from Group A.

India won their first two matches in convincing fashion, beating both Bangladesh and Pakistan by identical margin of six wickets.

Having lost their first two games, Pakistan needed a lot of results to go their way to ensure their qualification for the semifinals.

However, the campaign of Mohammad Rizwan's team came to a premature end after the Kiwis chased down a target ...