Match has been abandoned due to rain
28 February, 2025
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The match between Australia and Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy was abandoned on Friday at Gaddafi Stadium. As a result, Australia has qualified for the semi-final and secured the top position in Group B with 4 points.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan, currently standing third in the points table with 3 points, has to wait for other favorable results to qualify for the semi-final of ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The last group-stage match of Group B will be played tomorrow, Saturday, March 1, between England and South Africa at B=National Bank Stadium in Karachi.
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, with the winners of each semi-final facing each other in the final, which will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on March 9.
Final will move to Dubai if India qualifies for it.
Following are the current standings of Group B:
| Points Table | M | W | L | N/R | P | NRR | |
 South Africa |
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2.140 | |
 Australia |
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.475 | |
 Afghanistan |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -0.990 | |
 England |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.305 |
