AUS vs AFG / Australia made it to the semi-finals at CT 2025, match with Afghanistan cancelled

AUS vs AFG: The third semi-finalist of the Champions Trophy 2025 has been decided. Two-time champions Australia have made it to the semi-finals. The match played between Australia and Afghanistan in Lahore could not be completed due to rain and was canceled. Due to this result, Australia got an additional point, which took it to the last-4 with four points.

Afghanistan almost out of the tournament

Afghanistan's hopes of reaching the semi-finals have suffered a major setback. After this result, it also has three points, which is equal to South Africa. However, South Africa still has one match left, which will be played against England on March 1. It is important for Afghanistan that South Africa loses this match by a big margin, only then its chances of reaching the last-4 can remain alive.

Excitement still remains in Group B

India and New Zealand have already reached the semi-finals, after which the matches of Group B have become important. Two teams from this group will qualify for the semi-finals. Australia has confirmed its place, while the fourth semi-finalist will be decided by the match between South Africa and England on March 1. If South Africa wins this match or loses by a small margin, it will enter the semi-finals.

Travis Head's brilliant performance

Australian batsman Travis Head played an excellent innings of 59 runs in this match. Apart from him, Steve Smith scored 19 runs and Matt Short scored 20 runs, which helped the Australian team cross the 100-run mark. However, rain interrupted the match and finally the match was cancelled.

Afghanistan's struggling innings

Afghanistan, who came to bat first, did not have a good start. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz was out without opening the account. After this, Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal shared a 67-run partnership. Sediqullah Atal scored a brilliant 85 runs in 95 balls and was the top scorer of the team. Azmatullah Umarzai also scored a half-century.

Australian bowlers shine

Australian bowlers also performed brilliantly. Ben Dwarshuis took three wickets, while Spencer Johnson and Adam Zampa took two wickets each. The entire Afghanistan team was all out after scoring 273 runs in 50 overs.

The next match will be decisive

Now all eyes are on the match between England and South Africa on March 1. If South Africa suffers a big defeat, then Afghanistan's hopes will remain alive. However, given the current situation, it seems difficult for Afghanistan to reach the semi-finals.