Australia went safely through to the semi-finals after the match was abandoned.
Australia advanced to the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their last Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Chasing 274 against the tenacious Afghans, Australia raced to 109 for one in the 13th over before being cut short by heavy rain. While the pitch was kept covered, the outfield seemed drenched, leading match officials to halt play. Australia advanced to the knockout stage with four points, including two abandoned matches.
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South Africa, which has three points and faces an already-eliminated England on Saturday, appears to be on track to join them in the semi-finals. Australia was in control at 109/1 in 12.5 overs, chasing 274, when a downpour left the field waterlogged. Following a two-hour delay, the match was called off, ensuring Australia’s qualification with four points.
India and New Zealand have made the last four from Group A.
Brief Scores: Afghanistan 273 in 50 overs (Sediqullah Atal 85, Azmatullah Omarzai 67; Ben Dwarshuis 3-47, Adam Zampa 2-48) against Australia 109/1 in 12.5 overs (Travis Head 59 not out; Azmatullah Omarzai 1-43) – match abandoned due to rain
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