LAHORE, Pakistan - Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Read more at straitstimes.

A heavy downpour dashed Afghanistan’s hopes as Australia was assured of a spot in the last-four stage after the game was washed out. Australia was cruising at 109 for one in 12.5 overs, chasing Afghanistan’s 273.

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The match is vital for qualifying for the Champions Trophy semifinals, so rain could pose a significant obstacle.

The Australia vs Afghanistan Group B match of the Champions Trophy 2025 was abandoned after rain played a spoilsport at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday.

Afghanistan take on Australia in a high-stakes Group B clash at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday, 28 February, at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Fresh off an eight-run win over England, Afghanistan must secure another victory to reach the semi-finals.

The Champions Trophy 2025 clash between Afghanistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, has been called off due to relentless rain. Despite the best efforts of the ground staff, the conditions remained unplayable,

Australia qualified for the Champions Trophy semi-finals on Friday after their Group B match against Afghanistan ended without a result in persistent rain in Lahore on Friday. Heavy rain stopped play and as water pooled in the stadium the umpires ended the match at 20:55 (1555 GMT) Afghanistan had totalled 273 all out in 50 overs after they winning the toss and batting.