Afghanistan’s chances of reaching the Champions Trophy semi-finals hinge on defeating South Africa and improving their run rate. England must beat South Africa by a significant margin.

Australia were forced to collect a point for the second consecutive time in the ICC Champions Trophy after their final group match, against Afghanistan in Lahore on Friday, was called off 12.5 overs into their chase of the 274-run target.

Afghanistan’s hopes of qualifying for the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal has been almost dashed after their final group stage final against Australia was washed due to rain at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday,

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Afghanistan vs Australia ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Australia has qualified for the semifinals as the Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has been washed out.

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday. Afghanistan made a big turnaround in the tournament when it eliminated England with a stunning eight-run victory at the same venue on Wednesday.