AUS vs AFG: Who Qualifies for Semi-Final If Rain Washes Out Lahore Champions Trophy Match?
Find out which team will qualify for the semifinals if rain at Lahore forces the AUS vs AFG Champions Trophy match to be abandoned.
The Champions Trophy 2025 clash between Australia and Afghanistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, has taken an unexpected turn as rain has interrupted play. After Afghanistan set a target of 273 runs, Australia were cruising at 109/1 in 12.5 overs before the rain halted proceedings.
Who Will Win If AUS vs AFG Gets Abandoned?
As the rain delay continues, fans are eager to know the possible outcome if the match does not resume. According to ICC rules, a minimum of 20 overs must be bowled in the second innings for the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to determine a winner.
Since Australia have faced only 12.5 overs, DLS cannot be applied. If the match is abandoned, both teams will share one point each.
Semifinal Qualification Scenario If AUS vs AFG Is Washed Out
- Australia currently have 3 points, while Afghanistan have 2 points in Group B.
- If the match is abandoned, Australia will finish the group stage with 4 points and qualify for the semifinals.
- Afghanistan will end up with 3 points and will have to depend on the England vs South Africa match for their qualification chances.
- If England defeat South Africa by a big margin, then the team with a superior Net Run Rate (NRR) will progress to the semifinals.
With the rain showing no signs of stopping, Australia are in a strong position to qualify, while Afghanistan’s fate hangs in the balance. Fans will now keep a close eye on the weather and the England vs South Africa match.
