The ICC Champions Trophy Group B match between Afghanistan and Australia was canceled due to rain, but Australia has made it to the semi-finals. In pursuit of Afghanistan’s target of 274 runs, Australia scored 109 runs for the loss of one wicket in 12.5 overs, but the match was stopped due to rain. Both teams got one point each and Australia qualified for the semi-finals after 4 points.
Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bat in the match played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Afghanistan’s first wicket of the innings fell for 3 runs. After that, Ibrahim and Siddiqullah batted responsibly, but Ibrahim Zadran got out after scoring 22 runs, then Rahmat Shah returned to the pavilion after scoring 12 runs. Siddiqullah was also caught out after scoring 85 runs.
Because of Responsible batting of Azmatullah Umarzai, the Afghan team scored 273 runs on the last ball of the last over. Azmatullah Umarzai was outstanding with 67 runs. On behalf of Australia, Bain got 3, Johnson and Zampa got 2, 2 players out.
Chasing Afghanistan’s target of 274 runs, Australia played an aggressive game and scored 109 runs for the loss of one wicket in 12.5 overs. Meanwhile, the match was stopped due to rain, then the match was abandoned and both teams were awarded one point each.
Australia got 4 points and also qualified for the semi-finals. It should be noted that the last match of Group B will be played tomorrow between South Africa and England.
