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T20 WC: Australia, England split points after second MCG washout

MELBOURNE: The crucial Group 1 Super 12s fixture between Australia and England has been abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain, here on Friday.

Earlier, another Group 1 fixture between Ireland and Afghanistan was abandoned at the same venue.

Following the match abandonment, Australia and England were awarded a point each. England move to the second in the table with three points while Australia jumped to fourth with as many points.

Australia will now face Ireland in their next group match on October 31 (Monday) in Brisbane whereas England will compete against New Zealand on Tuesday.

The top two teams of the group will qualify for the semifinals which are scheduled on November 9 and 10, respectively.

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