What Afghanistan-Australia Wash Out Means For Champions Trophy Semis Race 

Australia qualified for the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals after their Group B match against Afghanistan was washed out in Lahore on Friday. Thanks to the result, Australia have 4 points from 3 matches while Afghanistan and South Africa both have 3 points each. However, South Africa have played one game less and they will take on England in their final Group B encounter on Saturday. If South Africa win the game, they will join Australia in the semifinals as the group-topper with 5 points.

However, a loss for South Africa against England might open the door for Afghanistan as the second semi-final spot from Group B will then be decided by Net Run Rate (NRR). At present, South Africa hold the advantage as they have a far superior NRR as of now.