Champions Trophy 2025: AUS vs AFG Called Off, Australia March Into Semifinals

Champions Trophy 2025: Australia advances to the CT 2025 semi-finals with 4 points.

This is the eighth no-result or abandoned match in Champions Trophy history.

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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, forcing the umpires to abandon the match.

With this result, Australia advances to the semi-finals with 4 points. Notably, this is the eighth no-result or abandoned match in Champions Trophy history, with Australia featuring in six of them.

With Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 match abandoned, Steve Smith-led Australia secured a crucial point, taking their tally to four and booking their place in CT 2025 semi-finals.

Australia reached 109/1 in 12.5 overs while chasing a target of 274

Meanwhile, Afghanistan's qualification hopes now depend on a miracle - they need England to register a massive win over South Africa to stay in contention.

Before rain intervened and forced the game to stop, Travis Head was in great form, smashing an unbeaten 59 off 40 balls as Australia reached 109/1 in 12.5 overs while chasing a target of 274.

Here's how Afghanistan can qualify for Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal

For Afghanistan to secure a semifinal spot: In ENG vs SA CT 2025 match, if England bat first, they must defeat South Africa by a margin of at least 207 runs. If England chase, they need to reach the target within 11.1 overs, assuming a first-innings total of 300 in both scenarios.

Afghanistan put up a strong total of 273 runs

Afghanistan put up a solid total of 273 runs in their 50 overs. Sediqullah Atal led the charge with a well-crafted 85 off 95 balls, hitting six fours and four sixes. Azmatullah Umarzai provided strong support, scoring 67 off 63 balls, which included one four and five sixes.

For Australia, Ben Dwarshuis was the most effective bowler, taking 3 wickets for 47 runs in 9 overs. Spencer Johnson and Adam Zampa picked up two wickets each, while Nathan Ellis and Glenn Maxwell contributed with one wicket apiece.