Australia Advances as Afghanistan Match Washed Out in Champions Trophy 2025

Australia secured a spot in the semifinals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after their Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain, leaving them with four points from three matches. Afghanistan's qualification chances are slim, as they currently hold three points and must rely on the outcome of the upcoming match between South Africa and England. For Afghanistan to advance, England would need to defeat South Africa by at least 207 runs, a highly unlikely scenario. South Africa, with three points but a superior net run rate, can guarantee their own semifinal berth with a win against England. The match's abandonment occurred when Australia was chasing a target of 274, with Travis Head scoring 59 runs before the rain interrupted play. The final Group B match will determine the second semifinalist from the group, with the top two teams advancing to the semifinals.