champions trophy 2025: The 10th match of the Champions Trophy between Afghanistan and Australia was canceled due to rain. Batting first, Afghanistan had set a target of 274 runs in front of Australia.
But when Australia had scored 109 runs at the loss of 1 wicket in 12.5 overs, the match had to be stopped due to rain. After this the match could not be started again. After the match was cancelled, both the teams got 1-1 point and thus Australia reached the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy with 4 points. After India and New Zealand, it has become the third team to reach the semi-finals.
Both teams got 1-1 point
Due to the cancellation of the match, both teams got 1-1 point. With this, Australia reached the semi-finals with 4 points. It became the third team to reach the semi-finals of Champions Trophy 2025. India and New Zealand teams have already confirmed their place in the semi-finals. Afghanistan is at number three with 3 points. But even now the Afghanistan team can reach the semi-finals. For this, it will need the help of England.
How can Afghanistan still reach the semi-finals
Afghanistan is currently below South Africa in net run rate. The last league match of Group B will be played on Saturday where England and South Africa will clash. If South Africa wins, it will become the fourth team to reach the semi-finals, but even if England manages to win, South Africa will reach the semi-finals. If England defeats South Africa by a big margin, then there will be opportunities for Afghanistan. For this, England will have to win by 207 runs, which does not seem to be an easy task.
