The much anticipated Champions Trophy Group B clash between Australia vs South Africa today has not been started due to rain. The match, which was supposed to decide the first semi-finalist from Group B is looking likely to be a shortened game. However, a washed-out match is also a possibility, as the live visuals from Rawalpindi do not look much promising.
If the rain does play a complete washout, then both Australia and South Africa will get one point each. What it also means is the other two teams from Group B- Afghanisthan and England are not completely out of the semi-final race and will be in with still a chance if they manage to win both games.
Current Group B Standings
South Africa opened their Champions Trophy 2025 account with a thumping 107 win against Afghanistan.
Australia are placed second in the points table on account of their comprehensive five-wicket win against arch-rivals England.
Scenarios if the AUS vs SA match is washout
If the match is a complete washout, then Australia and South Africa will get a point each. Both teams will also progress through the semi-finals if they win their last respective matches in the group stage.
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If South Africa beats England, Australia loses to Afghanistan
If Proteas wins their last group match against England, and if Australia loses to Afghanistan, then Proteas will qualify for the semi-finals.
England vs Afghanistan (February 26) match will have a major impact on Group B standings. If England defeats Afghanistan, they will get two points. If England loses to South Africa on March 1, Australia will qualify even with three points.
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Australia wins versus Afghanistan, South Africa loses to England
If Australia wins against Afghanistan and South Africa face defeat against England, Australia will qualify for the semi-finals.
South Africa will be stranded on three points, which still may allow them to qualify for semis if Aghanisthan beats England.
England and Afghanistan will only have two points each, which will result in elimination, as South Africa and Australia will have three points at least.
Australia and South Africa face defeats in their last matches
If both Australia and South Africa lose their last respective matches to Afghanistan and England, then the winner of the ENG vs AFG match will reach the semi-final.
The second semi-final spot will depend on better net run rates between Australia and South Africa.
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Conclusion
The rain-affected AUS vs SA game has opened a lot of options for other teams to have a chance for semi-final qualification. The remaining matches in Group B are important in deciding the fate of the standings of Group B.
