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The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday due to persistent rain in Rawalpindi. The washout meant that both teams had to share one point each in Group B.
Match Called Off Without Toss
No toss was conducted as the weather showed no signs of improvement.
The cut-off time for a minimum 20-over match was 7:32 PM, but match officials called off the game much earlier due to continuous rain.
With this result, Australia and South Africa remain in contention for the semi-finals, but the England vs Afghanistan match on Wednesday has now become a virtual knockout—the losing team will be eliminated from the tournament.
Tournament Scenario After the Washout
Australia and South Africa have both won their opening games and now have three points each.
England vs Afghanistan on Wednesday is now a must-win match—the loser will be eliminated.
Pakistan & Bangladesh are already out of the tournament after suffering two consecutive losses.
Australia’s Unlucky Champions Trophy Streak Continues
Interestingly, this is Australia’s fourth abandoned match in their last eight Champions Trophy outings, highlighting their unfortunate run with rain-affected games.
Next Matches in Group B:
Australia vs Afghanistan – February 28 (Lahore)
South Africa vs England – February 29 (Karachi)
Meanwhile, in Group A, India and New Zealand have already secured semi-final spots after winning their first two matches.
Weather Concerns & PCB’s Challenge
More rain is predicted in Rawalpindi and Lahore, raising concerns over further washouts.
Pakistan is hosting an ICC event for the first time in 29 years, but with the host nation already eliminated, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) faces the challenge of maintaining fan interest in the tournament.
With crucial matches ahead, all eyes will be on the weather and the battle for the final semi-final spots.
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