What will happen if rain wash out Australia vs South Africa clash in Champions Trophy 2025? Check Group B's semi-final qualification scenario

The Champions Trophy match between South Africa and Australia is in danger of rain because of the current downpour in Rawalpindi, which has caused the toss to be postponed. There is currently a 64% chance of rain, and if it does not stop, the game might be abandoned. Both Australia and South Africa required a single victory to advance to the Champions Trophy semifinals, so if the rain god is unrelenting, the match could be rained out, which could be disastrous for both countries.

The Champions Trophy semi-final qualifying scenario will become more intriguing if the weather threatens to cancel the game and the spectators are not allowed to compete.

Points table if AUS vs SA gets washed out

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If the game is called off, both Australia and South Africa will advance to three points (one win and one no result). South Africa's better Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.140 over Australia's +0.475 will keep them at the top of the Group B standings even if both teams are level on points.

Group B semi-final qualification scenario

If South Africa wins their next match, they will be well-positioned to guarantee a spot in the semi-finals. Although they might need to win their last group-stage game to guarantee their qualification, Australia will still be in the running. If they win their remaining games, Afghanistan and England, who both currently have zero points, will have a remote possibility of qualifying. The outcome of England and Afghanistan's remaining games might determine whether Australia and South Africa qualify if they finish the group stage with three points apiece.

There are two games left for England (0 points). They could achieve four points if they defeat South Africa and Afghanistan, which could eliminate South Africa from the semi-finals. Afghanistan has two games left and is at zero points. They might also achieve four points and possibly eliminate Australia from the race if they defeat both England and Australia. Although Australia and South Africa are not immediately eliminated by a washed-out encounter, it would make their remaining group matches crucial. One of today's teams may not advance to the semi-finals if Afghanistan or England win both of their remaining matches.