RAWALPINDI: The much-anticipated match between South Africa and Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled for Tuesday, is called off due to persistent rain.
The showers continued throughout the afternoon, which prevented the toss from taking place.
The conditions were unsuitable for play as the umpires called off the game without a ball bowled.
Australia and South Africa were given one point following the cancelation of the match. After winning their opening games, both teams are now at the top of the table.
Due to a superior net run rate of +2.140, Proteas is at the top with three points, while Aussies are at the number two spot with an NRR of +0.475.
The England and Afghanistan teams are in third and fourth positions, respectively, after losing their opening matches. Afghanistan and England have an NRR of -0.475 and -2.140, respectively.
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Australia and South Africa teams come into this game riding high on momentum, having secured wins in their opening matches of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Australia started their campaign with a stunning chase against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. England had set a record-breaking Champions Trophy total of 351/8, powered by Ben Duckett’s incredible 165 off 143 balls.
However, the Aussies responded in a dominant fashion, hunting down the target in 47.3 overs with Josh Inglis smashing a blistering 120 off 86.
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South Africa, on the other hand, made a strong statement with a 107-run win over Afghanistan. The Proteas racked up 315/6, thanks to a well-constructed century from Ryan Rickelton.
Captain Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram chipped in with crucial fifties, setting up a dominant total before bowling out Afghanistan for 208.
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