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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has already got its two semi-finalists in India and New Zealand from the Group A. After New Zealand defeated Bangladesh on Monday, February 24 by five wickets, they themselves earned a qualification into the next round and also knocked out hosts and defending champions Pakistan as well as Bangladesh from the tournament. Earlier, India’s six-wicket victory over Pakistan also neared their chances of appearing for the semi-finals.
But the scenario is still a lot different in Group B, which is also known as the group of death. After Australia handed England a five-wicket defeat, a day prior South Africa defeated Afghanistan by 107 runs. A victory each in the bag of the 2023 World Cup champions and the Proteas men, both of them have occupied the top two positions.
What will happen if AUS vs SA CT 2025 clash gets washed out?
But as they are scheduled to take on each other on Tuesday, February 25, slight drizzle in Rawalpindi in the afternoon wasn’t good to see. Although with a lot of fans expecting another high-scoring thriller, the toss was eventually delayed with continuous downpour. Here in this article, we’ll list down all possible scenarios available seeing if the match gets washed out with the weather not looking promising either in the evening.
Keeping it clear, if the game is washed out, both teams will earn one point each according to the standard ICC rules for abandoned matches. As a result, both South Africa and Australia will move to three points (one win and one no result). Despite tied points, South Africa will continue to remain at the top of the Group B standings due to their superior Net Run rate (NRR).
Furthermore, it is to be seen that the temba Bavuma-led side will be in a strong position to secure a semi-final spot if they win their next game. Meanwhile for Australia, they will still be in the running and would also need a win to qualify. The other two teams in England and Afghanistan will also be given a slight chance to qualify if they win their remaining matches.
