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SA vs AUS, Champions Trophy 2025:\u00a0<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

Relentless rain throughout the day prevented any play in Australia vs South Africa Champions Trophy 2025 match, leading to its cancellation.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\u2014 Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Champions Trophy 2025 Group B Standings<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Africa now leads the table with 3 points.<\/p>\n

Australia also sits at 3 points but holds the second position due to net run rate.<\/p>\n

England remains third with zero points and NRR of -0.475, still searching for crucial points.<\/p>\n

Afghanistan is at the bottom with zero points and NRR of -2.140, yet to make an impact.<\/p>\n

Tomorrow’s ENG vs AFG CT 2025 match set to be a virtual knockout game<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n