Wed Feb 26 17:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Rain Ruins Australia-South Africa Champions Trophy Clash in Rawalpindi
**RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN** – Relentless rain forced a washout of the highly anticipated Champions Trophy match between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, leaving both teams with a point each. The game, which promised a thrilling encounter between two batting powerhouses, never got underway, failing to even reach the minimum overs required for a shortened T20 match.
The washout leaves Group B wide open. Australia and South Africa both sit atop the group with three points each following their opening wins against England and Afghanistan respectively. However, with the Group A semi-finalists already decided, the remaining Group B matches will be crucial in determining the other two semi-finalists. All four teams – Australia, South Africa, England, and Afghanistan – remain in contention. Tomorrow’s match between England and Afghanistan is particularly critical, with the loser facing elimination. The final round of matches will see Australia face Afghanistan and South Africa take on England.
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