AFG vs AUS Champions Trophy 2025: If the Afghanistan vs Australia match being played at Gaddafi Stadium gets canceled due to rain, what will happen to the Australian team? Let’s find out.

AFG vs AUS Match Washed Out: Australia Secures Semi-Final Spot in Champions Trophy

The ongoing Champions Trophy match between Afghanistan and Australia has been halted due to rain. Afghanistan batted first and set a target of 274 for Australia. When the match was interrupted, Australia had scored 109 runs for the loss of one wicket in 12.5 overs.

Australia’s previous match was also washed out due to rain, which proved costly for them, making this match a do-or-die encounter. However, if today’s match is abandoned due to rain, what will happen to Australia’s chances? Let’s find out.

If the match is abandoned, Australia will qualify

If the match gets canceled due to rain, both Afghanistan and Australia will be awarded one point each. This will take Australia’s tally to four points, putting them at the top of the Group B standings. Only South Africa will have a chance to surpass them in points.

Surprisingly, rain will work in Australia’s favor this time. If the match is washed out, Australia will become the first team from Group B to qualify for the Champions Trophy semi-finals.

Impact on Champions Trophy Standings – Will Afghanistan Be Eliminated?

Even if the Afghanistan vs. Australia match is abandoned, Australia will move to the top of the points table. Before this match, they were in second place with three points, having won one of their two matches. South Africa also has three points but holds a better net run rate.

However, Afghanistan will not be eliminated from the semi-final race just yet. They will also have three points, keeping their qualification hopes alive.

The final Group B match between South Africa and England is scheduled for Saturday. England is already eliminated, but this match will be crucial for Afghanistan.

If South Africa wins, they will qualify. But if England defeats South Africa, Afghanistan’s chances will depend on England winning by a large margin. Currently, South Africa has three points and a strong net run rate of +2.140, which means Afghanistan will need a miracle to qualify.