Rain In Australia Vs Afghanistan: What Is The Final Cut-Off Time Before Wash-Out?

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The Group B qualification scenarios for the semifinal of Champions Trophy 2025 are getting interesting with each passing day and rain has made it even more engrossing. The game between South Africa and Australia got washed out while the ongoing Australia and Afghanistan game has also been hampered by rain.

The weather forecast showed 71 percent chance of rain a day before the game, but the weather improved significantly ahead of the game and there was no interruption in the first half. Australia blasted 109 in quick time and when they looked well-set for a win, the rain interrupted and it is pelting down at the moment.

What Is The Cut-Off Time For AUS vs AFG Champions Trophy 2025 Match?

Only 12.5 overs have been bowled in the second innings, and if 20 overs are not completed from the Australia's innings, the game will be abandoned. The cut-off time before the game can get called off is 10:41 PM IST. Overs will start getting reduced around 8:30 PM IST and if there is no further action, both teams will share the points.

It will take Australia to four points and they will qualify for the semis while Afghanistan will move to the third point. The Afghans would then need South Africa to lose by a big margin to England and hope that their net run-rate gets better than South Africa.

If the match turns out to be a 20-over affair, Australia would have to chase down a target of 123 while for the 30-over game, the target will be 191. However, things look quite bleak at the moment with plenty of puddles in the outfield, and the drainage system in the newly renovated grounds are under scanner.

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