The Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday after persistent rain kept the players from the field.

Rain has delayed the toss in the Champions Trophy Group B game between South Africa and two-time winner Australia on Tuesday. The square and the pitch remained under covers at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium due to a persistent light drizzle and more rain is forecast later in the day.

Both Australia and South Africa will share a point each, keeping them in strong contention for a semifinal spot.

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The Steve Smith-led Aussies and Temba Bavuma's Proteas thus earned a point apiece to now possess three points each from two games. The next Group B match between Afghanistan and England is a virtual eliminator,

Relentless rain in Rawalpindi caused the Champions Trophy match between South Africa and Australia to be called off, frustrating fans and players. South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, expressed disappointment as both teams were eager for the encounter after Australia's narrow victory in their last ODIs encounter.

South Africa batsman Heinrich Klaasen has recovered from an elbow injury that kept him out of their Champions Trophy opener against Afghanistan, skipper Temba Bavuma said.

Rain began to fall from early morning and despite being relenting into light drizzle, the weather continued to worsen with bad light, delaying the toss.

South Africa will face Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match today at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, starting at 2:30 PM (India time). Rain is expected to disrupt the game, with a high chance of interruptions and possible DLS adjustments.