Champions Trophy: Australia vs. South Africa Semi-Final Abandoned Due to Rain
The highly anticipated Champions Trophy semi-final between Australia and South Africa has been abandoned due to persistent rain. The match, scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi, was called off without a toss as heavy rain started from the beginning and showed no signs of stopping. As a result, both teams have been awarded one point each.
Impact on the Points Table
With the Australia vs. South Africa match canceled, the competition in Group B has intensified. The upcoming match between England and Afghanistan has now become crucial.
- Both South Africa and Australia are currently tied on three points each in the Group B standings.
- Australia won their first match against England by 5 wickets, with 15 balls to spare.
- South Africa secured a dominant 107-run victory against Afghanistan in their opening game.
- Although both teams are level on points, South Africa leads the group due to a higher net run rate (NRR):
- South Africa NRR: +2.140
- Australia NRR: +0.475
With one match remaining for both South Africa and Australia, the semi-final qualification is still uncertain. England and Afghanistan also have a chance to qualify if they win their next two matches. However, given their superior net run rate, South Africa will secure a semi-final spot if they win their final group match.
Australia’s Unlucky Streak in the Champions Trophy
Rain has once again played spoilsport for Australia in the Champions Trophy. This marks the fourth time in the tournament’s history that an Australian match has been canceled or ended in a draw due to rain. Despite being one of the most successful cricket teams, weather conditions continue to be an obstacle for Australia in this tournament.
