South Africa vs Australia Champions Trophy
Match: The seventh match of Champions Trophy 2025 i.e. South Africa vs Australia (AUS vs SA) match has been declared cancelled. The weather in Rawalpindi was so bad that even the toss of the match could not take place.
Now the equation for the semi-finals in Group B has taken an interesting turn. Talking about the African team, it defeated Afghanistan by 107 runs in its first match. Now, after the match against Australia was drawn, its total points have become 3. Know here how is the equation for South Africa to reach the semi-finals now?
Semi-final equation for South Africa
South Africa currently tops Group B with 3 points
Australia is at the top. Australia also has only 3 points, but its net run rate is less than South Africa. South Africa still has one match left in the tournament, which it has to play against England on March 1. If it wins over England, then the African team will directly reach the semi-finals.
If Africa loses against England, it will be left with only 3 points. In such a situation, South Africa will have to hope that Afghanistan wins against either England or Australia. If England manages to reach 4 points and Afghanistan defeats Australia, then South Africa and Australia will have equal points and only the team with the better net run rate will be able to move ahead.
Group B Points Table
Talking about the points table of Group B, South Africa is currently at the top with 3 points, whose net run rate is +2.140. Australia, which is in second place, also has 3 points and its net run rate is +0.475. England and Afghanistan are yet to open their account of points.
- South Africa – 2 points (+2.140)
- Australia – 2 points (+0.475)
- England – 0 points (-0.475)
- Afghanistan – 0 points (-2.140)
