Champions Trophy Semi-Final Qualification Scenario If AUS Vs SA Match Gets Abandoned?

Rain in Rawalpindi [Source: AP Photo]

The Champions Trophy clash between Australia and South Africa faces rain threat as Rawalpindi is witnessing rainfall at the moment and the toss has been delayed. At the moment, there is 64% chance of rain as the game could get abandoned if the rain doesn't stop.

In case the rain god is relentless, the contest could be washed out and it could be a dire situation for both Australia and South Africa as both the sides needed a solitary win to reach the semis of the Champions Trophy.

In case the rain threatens the game and the fans get a no-contest, the Champions Trophy semi-finale qualification scenario will get interesting and here's how.

Champions Trophy points table Group B

If the match between Australia and South Africa gets washed out due to rain, both the sides will get a point each, meaning, they'll reach at 3 points.

Scenario 1

After England Vs Afghanistan match

After the South Africa Vs Australia match, the next match will be between England and Afghanistan. If England win the match, they'll have two points but will still be at the third spot. 

Similarly, if Afghanistan do the unthinkable Vs England and thrash them, England will be ruled out of the competition and Afghanistan will come at the third place.

Scenario 2

After Australia Vs Afghanistan match

Australia's next match will be against Afghanistan and they are the favourites to beat the Afghan side. If they do that, the Aussies will have 5 points and will reach the semis. However, if Afghanistan cause an upset and beat the Aussies, then the group will be wide open as the Afghans will leapfrog Australia and will have 4 points, meaning, Australia will crash out of the tournament.

Scenario 3

After England Vs South Africa match

The final group stage match of this group will have England Vs South Africa. If England beat Afghanistan and beat the Proteas, they'll reach the semis, however, if South Africa beat the Three Lions, England will be ruled out of the Champions Trophy.

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