At the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore, Afghanistan and Australia will square off in their third group stage match of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The outcome of the current competition will be determined by the forthcoming encounter between Afghanistan and Australia. Rain has forced the cancellation of the Champions Trophy’s Group B matches, including Australia vs. South Africa and Pakistan vs. Bangladesh, without a toss. No team from the group has yet to confirm a spot in the semifinals due to the Australia vs. South Africa washout.
Afghanistan then overcame England in their second group round encounter to maintain their chances of making it to the big event’s semifinals. Australia vs. Afghanistan will determine who advances to the semifinals from Group B. The second semifinalist will be determined following the match between South Africa and England. If Proteas wins, they will guarantee a place in the top four; if they lose, they will remain level with Australia on points. The side with the higher run rate would then advance.
According to the weather prediction, there is a potential that rain would cause chaos in Lahore during the pivotal match between Afghanistan and Australia.
What would happen if the Champions Trophy match between Afghanistan and Australia washed out?
With four points, Australia will advance to the semifinals if the match between Afghanistan and Australia is rained out. The outcome of the match between South Africa and England will depend on Afghanistan’s chances. South Africa will advance if they defeat England; if they lose, the Afghans and Proteas will be level on points, and the side with the higher run rate advances. South Africa should qualify unless they suffer a crushing defeat to England since they are ahead in run-rate. Afghanistan will suffer a severe setback if it occurs.
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