With Afghanistan vs Australia set to be a giant match, however since rain is predicted, what if Australia vs Afghanistan is washed out? Check out the potential outcomes concerning Group B’s semi-final berths.
Every Afghanistan cricket supporter wants to see their team thump Australia in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 clash. However, this will not be an easy task, as the Kangaroos are never easy to beat. They have always shown strong character when it mattered the most.
Currently, Group B in the Champions Trophy is nothing short of a thriller, as no semi-finalist has been confirmed yet. Today’s match, whether it takes place or gets abandoned due to rain, will determine one of the semi-finalists. However, the Australia vs Afghanistan match is under a rain threat, with a 71% chance of showers, which means the game could be washed out. Recently, quite a few matches have been abandoned due to rain, raising concerns about this fixture as well.
So, if Australia vs Afghanistan gets washed out, which team will benefit, and which team will suffer? How will it impact the semi-final spots in Group B? Take a detailed look.
What will happen if Australia vs Afghanistan is washed out?
The scenario is quite simple—if the match is washed out, it will clearly benefit Australia. Currently, they have three points, and if the weather doesn’t improve and the match gets abandoned, both teams will receive one point each. This would take Australia to four points, securing their place in the semi-finals, while Afghanistan will be eliminated.
As for Afghanistan’s semi-final chances, it’s extremely straightforward, they must win the match to qualify. A victory would book their spot in the semi-finals, where they would finish either first or second, depending on the result of the South Africa vs England game. Even if South Africa loses their upcoming match against England, the Proteas can still reach the semi-finals. However, they would prefer an Australian victory to secure their spot, regardless of their own match result.
At the moment, winning is the only option for Afghanistan to stay in the tournament.
Group B Points Table
| POS | TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOST | N/R | TIED | Net RR | POINTS |
| 1 | South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.14 | 3 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.475 | 3 |
| 3 | Afghanistan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.99 | 2 |
| 4 | England | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -0.305 | 0 |
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