Rain washed out the Australia vs South Africa match, turning Group B into a knockout battle for semifinal spots.

South Africa stays on top, ahead of Australia on Net Run Rate. England vs Afghanistan on Wednesday is now a knockout match.

Highlights:

• South Africa vs Australia match washed out due to rain.
• Both teams get one point each.
• Check semi-final scenario for Group B.

Rain washed out Tuesday’s Group B match between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi without a ball bowled, giving both teams one point each. South Africa stays on top due to a higher Net Run Rate. England vs Afghanistan on Wednesday is now a knockout match.

In Group A, India and New Zealand have secured semi-final spots. They will face each other in Dubai on March 2, with the winner topping the group.

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The washout of the Australia vs. South Africa match has significantly impacted the semi-final qualification scenarios in Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Here’s an updated overview:

Current Standings:

1. South Africa: 3 points (NRR: +2.140)
2. Australia: 3 points (NRR: +0.475)
3. England: 0 points (NRR: -0.475)
4. Afghanistan: 0 points (NRR: -2.140)

Qualification Scenarios:

1. South Africa
   • Win vs England → Qualify for the semi-finals.
   • Lose vs England → Can still qualify if NRR remains higher than the other teams finishing on 3 points.
2. Australia
   • Win vs Afghanistan → Qualify for the semi-finals.
   • Lose vs Afghanistan → Qualification depends on NRR and other results.
3. England
   • Win both games (vs Afghanistan & South Africa) → Qualify.
   • Lose any match → Eliminated.
4. Afghanistan
   • Win both games (vs England & Australia) → Can qualify, subject to NRR.
   • Lose any match → Eliminated.

Key Match: England vs Afghanistan on Wednesday is a knockout. The winner stays in contention, while the loser is out.