In the interval after being brought back to substance, the game was suspended because of a one-hour sudden evening downpour, however, the outfield had grown so wet that the ground staff couldn’t dry it down in time. However, even with all efforts, it was necessary to abandon the match because of the unsafe playing condition. This result has helped determine semifinal qualifiers for some teams and virtually eliminated them from the Champions Trophy 2025 points table.
Group A Standings & Qualification
Group A winners India and New Zealand have completed both matches unbeaten to set up a semifinal place. The table-topping will be decided from their final group stage clash against each other on March 2. Meanwhile, Pakistan and Bangladesh have a dismal time, being unable to record a single win. Both teams are already eliminated and will now start to focus on a rebuild for future tournaments.
Group B Standings & Scenarios
Australia has officially passed the washout and is now through to the semifinals with an unbeaten run through the group. Second down at the table, South Africa plays England in their final group match. It will also decide which second semifinalist belongs to Group B.
The washout has been a big blow for Afghanistan. Now their qualification depends on an unlikely scenario: England will qualify depending on a 200-run margin win against South Africa. If any other result, then South Africa would progress to the next round.
With the knockout rounds fast approaching, teams will be in game mode as prematurely and the dream of lifting the Champions Trophy remains in a few teams’ reaches.
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