SA vs AUS, Champions Trophy 2025: Relentless rain in Rawalpindi led to the cancellation of Australia vs South Africa match in ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Both teams received one point each, making the Group B semi-final race even more thrilling, with multiple teams still in contention for a knockout spot.
Relentless rain throughout the day prevented any play in Australia vs South Africa Champions Trophy 2025 match, leading to its cancellation.
Even a shortened 20-over game wasn’t feasible. The matches has been cancelled and both teams receive a point each, making tomorrow’s England vs Afghanistan clash a virtual knockout – where the losing team will be the third to exit the Champions Trophy tournament.
While Group A’s semi-finalists (India and New Zealand) are already confirmed, this washout has intensified the battle for the remaining spots in Group B.
It’s a shame that the Rawalpindi ground isn’t fully covered. Such an important match – SA vs Aus – might go down the drain because no one addressed this issue. Was the ICC money utilised wisely by hosts? pic.twitter.com/nPwthd1fji
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 25, 2025
Champions Trophy 2025 Group B Standings
South Africa now leads the table with 3 points.
Australia also sits at 3 points but holds the second position due to net run rate.
England remains third with zero points and NRR of -0.475, still searching for crucial points.
Afghanistan is at the bottom with zero points and NRR of -2.140, yet to make an impact.
Tomorrow’s ENG vs AFG CT 2025 match set to be a virtual knockout game
The washout of today’s Australia vs South Africa match has turned tomorrow’s England vs Afghanistan clash on February 26 into a virtual knockout.
Both teams are yet to register a win in the tournament, and the loser of this match will be eliminated from the Champions Trophy 2025.
Meanwhile, Australia will face Afghanistan in their final league-stage match on February 28. A win for Australia would take them to 5 points, ensuring a spot in the semi-finals. With the race for the knockout stage heating up, every match in Group B is now crucial.
