Rawalpindi: The match between Australia and South Africa in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is called off due to rain. There was constant rain in Rawalpindi and the match was abandoned at 5:43 PM IST.
According to the Duckworth-Lewis system, both teams should have played a minimum of 25 overs for a result to be concluded. If the teams don’t meet the required quota, there is no reserve day for the contest. Both the teams are rewarded with 1 point each with the match ending in no result. Both teams are at three points now after the fixture occupying the first two places in the Group. Now, England and Afghanistan are also in the hunt to make it to the semifinal of the tournament.
The next match will be between England and Afghanistan on Wednesday, February 26. The winner of the contest will have a chance to enter the semis with a win in their last group fixture.
How Australia can qualify for the semifinal?
As the fixture against South Africa is abandoned, Australia must win their last group clash against Afghanistan. In such a scenario, the team will take their tally to five points. However, if Afghanistan beats Australia, the Kangaroos will be knocked out of the race to the semifinal.
How South Africa can qualify for the semifinal?
South Africa must win their last group fixture against England at any cost. South Africa will sail into the semifinal with a tally of five points. However, if England registers a win against South Africa, the Proteas might not enter the semifinal.
How England and Afghanistan can enter the semifinal?
England and Afghanistan have played one match each but are yet to earn a point. Both teams should win their last group fixture in order to enter the semis. Also, they will pray for both South Africa and Australia losing their respective matches. However, only one team can go through to the last four as they will meet each other in the group fixture where the loser will be knocked out of the race to the semis.
