No Result | Afghanistan vs Australia ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Highlights: Australia Qualify for Semi-Finals After AFG vs AUS Ends in No Result Due to Rain, Wet Outfield

The match has been called off in Lahore. The outfield at the Gaddafi Stadium has taken quite a beating due to the rain and the water could not be cleared out on time. This means that Australia have qualified for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals, becoming the third team to do so after India and New Zealand. Afghanistan meanwhile are virtually out and the outcome of the South Africa vs England match will determine the fourth side to make it to the semis. Check the updated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 points table here.

The groundsmen are trying to clear out the water from the outfield and there's quite a lot of it. We will have a pitch inspection at 8:45 PM local time which is 9:15 PM IST.

The covers are coming off at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore with the rain already having stopped. There ground is full of several puddles and the super-soppers are out clearing up the surface.

We have an update from Lahore and it is a positive one. The rain has stopped but so heavy was the downpour that the ground has been covered with water and it might take time to clear the puddles up and made ready for the AFG vs AUS match. Wondering what happens if the match is washed out? Read here.

At the moment, the rain looks pretty heavy in Lahore and we might be in for a long delay. Australia are clearly on the frontfoot and will will this match if it does not resume.

The rain has stopped play in Lahore. The umpires signalled the groundsmen to come out and cover the pitch as the downpour has gotten strong. The players are walking off.

FIFTY for Travis Head! The left-hander has taken control of this chase with an excellent knock and he will now aim at making it big. He was dropped earlier on but has looked largely flawless since that. Afghanistan will need him back in the pavilion if they are to stay in this match.

Australia have had a strong powerplay with Steve Smith and Travis Head out there in the middle. A total of 90 runs have been scored. Afghanistan have had their chances and unfortunately for them, have not made the most of them with two catches being dropped. Travis Head has looked very good after being dropped by Rashid Khan earlier.

OUT! Azmatullah Omarzai has provided the breakthrough finally with Gulbadin Naib being the fielder to take Matt Short's catch. The right-hander was dropped earlier in the over but this time, the experienced Gulbadin Naib ensured that the chance was not spilled. Matthew Short c Gulbadin Naib b Azmatullah Omarzai 20(15)

Matthew Short and Travis Head are off to a good start in this run chase. But Afghanistan could have had the wicket of Travis Head with Rashid Khan dropping a catch to dismiss the latter off Fazalhaq Farooqi's bowling. There has been a misfield in the fourth over as well.

Matthew Short and Travis Head have started the run chase for Australia in this match. Afghanistan need early wickets to put pressure on Australia. The Aussies on the other hand will look to make the most of the powerplay.

What a performance this has been from Azmatullah Omarzai! He is showing just why he is so important to this Afghanistan team with an array of aggressive shots and due to his 67-run knock, Hashmatullah Shahidi and his team have been able to put 273 runs on the board. Afghanistan would not be too proud of their batting performance, especially in the middle overs but the late flourish from Azmatullah Omarzai's bat helped them get to a total of some substance. Earlier, it was Sediqullah Atal who scored 85 runs. For Australia, Ben Dwarshuis took three wickets while Spencer Johnson and Adam Zampa got two each. We will be back with the chase shortly!

OUT! Azmatullah Omarzai has found the fielder this time and his brilliant 67-run knock has come to an end. The right-hander put up a fight with this performance and Afghanistan are looking to finish on a high. Azmatullah Omarzai c Alex Carey b Ben Dwarshuis 67(63)

OUT! Azmatullah Omarzai has found the fielder this time and his brilliant 67-run knock has come to an end. The right-hander put up a fight with this performance

FIFTY for Azmatullah Omarzai! The right-hander has batted well today and will look to add as many runs as possible to the total. He has batted well and while wickets have been falling at the other end, he has been superb.

OUT! Ben Dwarshuis has accounted for Rashid Khan and it is a big wicket in the context of the match. The Afghanistan star was looking to score quick runs but this time, miscued the shot with Glenn Maxwell taking the catch. This dismissal could make a difference of about 10-20 runs to the eventual total. Rashid Khan c Glenn Maxwell b Ben Dwarshuis 19(17)

Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai are gearing Afghanistan up for a big finish. The momentum has swung a bit in favour of Afghanistan in the past few overs and it will be left to see how many they get from here on. Meanwhile, Azmatullah Omarzai cmpleted 1000 runs in ODIs.

The 200 is up for Afghanistan but it has come at the cost of seven wickets. Rashid Khan and Azmatullah Omarzai are out in the middle and with nine overs left, both of them will look to add as many runs as possible.

OUT! Gulbadin Naib has to depart as he miscues a shot off Nathan Ellis' bowling. The right-hander attempted a pull shot but did not make a proper connection, miscuing the ball and Josh Inglis did well to take the catch. Gulbadin Naib c Josh Inglis b Nathan Ellis 4(12)

Out! Just as when Afghanistan needed a strong partnership, Adam Zampa delivered for Australia, dismissing슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Hashmatullah Shahidi. Afghanistan captain슬롯 머신 사이트 추천was just not able to break the shackles and falls cheaply. He shuffles inwards to try and ramp sweep this delivery and Zampa smartly pushes it flat and wide.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Hashmatullah Shahidi슬롯 머신 사이트 추천c Marnus Labuschagne b Adam Zampa 20 (49).