Australia are through to the semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy ….

Australia are through to the semi-finals of the 2025 Champions Trophy after their Group B clash against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain. Australia bowled out Afghanistan for 273 in exactly 50 overs. Sediqullah Atal overcame an early examination to hit 85, while Azmatullah Omarzai shined with 67 to help Afghanistan post a competitive total on a used pitch. Travis Head was leading the chase through a quick 59 not out off 40 deliveries, with Steve Smith alongside him unbeaten on 19. Australia, who conceded 37 extras, was the standout bowler with 3-47, while Adam Zampa and Spencer Johnson took two scalps each. A win for South Africa will see them top Group B, and push Australia to second place. Afghanistan are on the brink of elimination from the competition after reaching three points. England need to win by a margin of over 207 runs and cause South Africa’s net run rate to slip below theirs’ to enter the Semi-finals. It’s also the sixth game featuring Australia that has been abandoned in the Champions Trophy.