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AFG Vs AUS, Champions Trophy: Match Washed Out, Australia Qualify For Semi-Finals

Australia entered the semi-finals of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after their all-important Group B clash against Afghanistan was called off due to rain in Lahore on Friday (February 28). The match was halted by a downpour when Australia were 109 for 1 in 12.5 overs, chasing a target of 274. Despite the ground staff's efforts to clear the field, several pools of water remained on the pitch and the umpires ultimately declared the match abandoned after an inspection. The interruption came just an hour before the cut-off time for completing the match. With the game called off, Australia advanced to the semifinals with four points. Their last match against South Africa in Rawalpindi was also abandoned.

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Fans leave as match abandoned due to wet outfield massage display on big scree on the end of the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Spencer Johnson, center, celebrates a wicket
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Spencer Johnson, center, celebrates a wicket | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz, left, reacts as Australia's Spencer Johnson, center, celebrates with teammate after his dismissal during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Ben Dwarshuis bowls
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Ben Dwarshuis bowls | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Australia's Ben Dwarshuis, left, bowls as Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran watches during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: 
 Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran run between the wickets
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran run between the wickets | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal, left, and Ibrahim Zadran run between the wickets for score during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran plays a shot
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran plays a shot | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal bats
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal bats | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal bats during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran walks off the field
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran walks off the field | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran walks off the field after his dismissal during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Adam Zampa celebrates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Adam Zampa celebrates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Australia's Adam Zampa, center, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah plays a shot
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah plays a shot | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Rahmat Shah, right, plays a shot as Australia's Josh Inglis watches during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal celebrates after scoring fifty
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal celebrates after scoring fifty | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal celebrates after scoring fifty during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal plays a shot
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal plays a shot | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Sediqullah Atal plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi plays a shot
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi plays a shot | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai plays a shot
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai plays a shot | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai, right, plays a shot as Australia's Josh Inglis watches during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Adam Zampa celebrates after the dismissal of Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Adam Zampa celebrates after the dismissal of Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Australia's Adam Zampa, second left, celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australian players celebrate after the dismissal of Mohammad Nabi
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australian players celebrate after the dismissal of Mohammad Nabi | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi, left, walks off the field as Australian players celebrate after his dismissal during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

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ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib, left, walks off the field
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib, left, walks off the field | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib, left, walks off the field as Australia's Nathan Ellis, second right, celebrates with teammates after his dismissal during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan bats
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan bats | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, right, bats as Australia's Josh Inglis watches during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai bats
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai bats | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai bats during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Fans cheer for their team
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Fans cheer for their team | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Fans cheer for their team during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai celebrates after scoring fifty
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai celebrates after scoring fifty | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai celebrates after scoring fifty during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Travis Head plays a shot
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Travis Head plays a shot | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Australia's Travis Head plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Matthew Short bats
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Matthew Short bats | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Australia's Matthew Short bats during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

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ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Matthew Short
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Matthew Short | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai, second right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Matthew Short during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Travis Head celebrates with Steve Smith after hitting a boundary
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Travis Head celebrates with Steve Smith after hitting a boundary | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Australia's Travis Head, left, celebrates with Steve Smith after hitting a boundary during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Travis Head celebrates after scoring fifty
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Travis Head celebrates after scoring fifty | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Australia's Travis Head celebrates after scoring fifty during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Steve Smith plays a shot
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Steve Smith plays a shot | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Australia's Steve Smith, center, plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan players walk off the field after rain stops the play
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Afghanistan players walk off the field after rain stops the play | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Afghanistan players walk off the field after rain stops the play of the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.| Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Steve Smith and Travis Head walk off the field after rain stops the play
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Australia's Steve Smith and Travis Head walk off the field after rain stops the play | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Australia's Steve Smith, right, and Travis Head walk off the field after rain stops the play of the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

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ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Groundsmen cover the pitch and other area
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Groundsmen cover the pitch and other area | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Groundsmen cover the pitch and other area as rain stops the play of the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Fans take shelter under a big screen
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Fans take shelter under a big screen | Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

Fans take shelter under a big screen displaying massage rain stops the play during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.| Photo: AP/K.M. Chaudary

ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: A super sopper dry out the wet outfield area
ICC Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: A super sopper dry out the wet outfield area K.M. Chaudary

A super sopper dry out the wet outfield area after rains stops the play of the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between Australia and Afghanistan, in Lahore, Pakistan.

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