Champion Trophy 2025: Rain Abandons Match
The abandonment of the match has added uncertainty to the qualification prospects of the teams, and the next matches will be crucial in determining the semi-finalists. With South Africa's NRR currently the highest, thanks to a 107-run win over Australia, and Afghanistan needing to win both their remaining matches to qualify, the competition is far from over.
Australia and South Africa's Champions Trophy match was abandoned due to rain without a ball being bowled, leaving both teams with three points and uncertain qualification prospects for the next stage.
The match, which was part of Group B, was called off at 5pm local time after the umpires inspected the conditions and found the ground unsuitable for play. The teams were level on points, with South Africa topping the pool on net run rate. The abandonment of the match means that both teams will need to win their remaining matches to qualify for the semi-finals.
The top two teams in each group will advance to the semi-finals, and the competition is heating up. England, South Africa, and Australia are in a crucial stage of the tournament, with each team needing to win their remaining matches to secure a spot in the semi-finals. England needs to win both their remaining matches to qualify, while South Africa will qualify with a win over England, and could top the group if their NRR is higher than Australia's.
The teams will now move on to their next matches, with Australia facing England in Lahore and South Africa taking on Afghanistan. Australia will qualify for the semis with five points if they beat Afghanistan on Friday. The outcome of these matches will determine the fate of each team, and the competition is expected to be fierce.
