What Afghanistan-Australia Washout Means For Champions Trophy 2025 Semifinals Race

Australia certified for the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals after their Group B match in opposition to Afghanistan was washed out in Lahore on Friday. Thanks to the end result, Australia have 4 factors from 3 matches whereas Afghanistan and South Africa each have 3 factors every. However, South Africa have performed one recreation much less and they’re going to tackle England of their remaining Group B encounter on Saturday. If South Africa win the sport, they are going to be a part of Australia within the semifinals because the group-topper with 5 factors.

However, a loss for South Africa in opposition to England may open the door for Afghanistan because the second semi-final spot from Group B will then be determined by Net Run Rate (NRR). At current, South Africa maintain the benefit as they’ve a far superior NRR as of now.

]Chasing 274 for victory, Australia have been 109-1 after 12.5 overs when rain stopped play, giving them 4 factors of their three video games whereas Afghanistan are on the point of elimination forward of the final group recreation between South Africa and England in Karachi on Saturday.

(With AFP inputs)