AUS vs SA Champions Trophy 2025: Rain Washes Out Clash, Semi-Final Battle Heats Up!
The big match between Australia and South Africa in the Champions Trophy 2025 was canceled. Rain continued to fall at Rawalpindi Stadium, making play impossible. Both teams wanted to boost their semi-final chances after winning their opening matches. However, rain decided the outcome.
Since the match is off, Australia and South Africa will each get one point. This brings their total to three points in Group B.
Rain Wins as a Crucial Match Gets Washed Out
As per AccuWeather, Rawalpindi had a 60% chance of rain, and the forecast proved accurate. The washout makes the semi-final qualification race harder. Now, both teams need to win their last group-stage matches.
- Australia will play Afghanistan in their final group match. A win will guarantee their spot in the semi-finals.
- South Africa will face England. The result will be key in deciding the final standings.
England and Afghanistan are still winless. They need to win their next matches to stay in the race.
Semi-Final Qualification Scenario for Australia & South Africa
If Australia beats Afghanistan, they qualify for the semi-finals.
If Australia loses and England wins against Afghanistan, then Australia will need South Africa to beat England to move on.
With Group B wide open, the race for a semi-final spot just got even more intense!