Champions Trophy: Relentless Rain Cancels Aus vs SA Match in Rawalpindi
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Synopsis
The Group B match in the Champions Trophy between Australia and South Africa was abandoned due to heavy rain in Rawalpindi. Both teams receive a point each, leaving South Africa at the top of the group.
Key Takeaways
- Match between Australia and South Africa abandoned due to rain.
- Both teams gain one point each.
- South Africa leads Group B with three points.
- Next matches include Australia vs Afghanistan and South Africa vs England.
- India and New Zealand qualify for semi-finals.
Rawalpindi, Feb 25 (NationPress) The Group B match of the Champions Trophy featuring Australia and South Africa was called off without a toss due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
Despite waiting for over three hours past the scheduled start time, the weather conditions did not improve, leading officials to ultimately cancel the match.
The highly anticipated first match between these two teams in the tournament ended in disappointment, with both teams receiving a point each due to the lack of a result. This leaves South Africa at the top of Group B with three points and a net run rate of +2.140, while Australia sits second with a net run rate of +0.475.
Both South Africa and Australia commenced their tournament journeys with victories against Afghanistan and England, respectively. A win in this match would have significantly boosted their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
The last encounter between these two sides in an ODI at an ICC event was a thrilling semi-final during the 2023 World Cup, where Australia triumphed narrowly over South Africa.
In this group, England and Afghanistan are the other competing teams, set to clash on Wednesday in Lahore.
Australia is scheduled to face Afghanistan in their final Group B match on February 28, while South Africa will take on England on March 1.
India and New Zealand have already confirmed their places in the semi-finals from Group A, which are set for March 4 and 5.
India will compete in their semi-final in Dubai on March 4, while New Zealand will play their semi-final in Lahore on March 5.
