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.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is nearing the end of the group stage. The tournament has lived up to the hype, delivering some high-scoring contests. From Group A, India and New Zealand have emerged as two of the strongest teams in the competition, securing a spot in the semi-finals with two wins from two games each.

Following the pair's washout, pressure remains firmly on both sides to win their way into the Champions Trophy semi-finals stage.

England faces Afghanistan in its second Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Wednesday. With Australia and South Africa’s match being washed out, this encounter has turned into a potential knockout fixture. Q: Why is the England vs Afghanistan match crucial?

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 features a pivotal match between Australia and South Africa, which is likely to be affected by rain, today. A washout grants both teams a point, and will have an impact on their standings.

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.

Ibrahim Zadran hit a memorable 177 runs to help Afghanistan beat England by eight runs in a closely contested Champions Trophy Group B clash in Lahore on Wednesday.