Washout secures Australia’s spot in Champions Trophy semi-final

Australia advanced to the Champions Trophy semifinals after their rain-hit match against Afghanistan was abandoned. Chasing 274, Australia were 109 for 1 when the game was called off. Travis Head was in fine form with 59 runs. Afghanistan’s hopes hinge on the South Africa-England match outcome, with net run-rate calculations potentially deciding their fate.

​Australia advanced to the Champions Trophy semifinals after their rain-hit match against Afghanistan was abandoned. Chasing 274, Australia were 109 for 1 when the game was called off. Travis Head was in fine form with 59 runs. Afghanistan’s hopes hinge on the South Africa-England match outcome, with net run-rate calculations potentially deciding their fate.