The match played between Afghanistan and Australia on Friday under the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 was canceled due to rain. This was the third match of the tournament, which was a bad weather.
Afghanistan scored 273 runs, Atal and Umarzai played great innings
Afghanistan won the toss and scored 273 runs in 50 overs, batting first. Sedikullah Atal (85) and Ajmatullah Umarajai (67) played brilliant innings for the team. However, the team did not start well and in the first over, Rahmanullah Gurbaz returned to the pavilion without opening an account.
This was followed by a 67 -run partnership between Ibrahim Jadaran (22) and Atal. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (20), Mohammad Nabi (1) and Gulbadin Naib (4) could not contribute much. At the same time, Rashid Khan added 19 runs to the score to 273 by adding 19 runs in 17 balls.
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Rain stopped game after fast start, Australia reaches semi -finals
Australia’s team started a strong start to chase a target of 274 runs. Till the game stopped due to rain, Australia had scored 109 runs losing 1 wicket in 12.5 overs.
Travis Head (59 unbeaten, 40 balls, 9 fours, 1 six) were in excellent rhythm and took full advantage of a life left by Rashid Khan. At the same time, captain Steve Smith (19 unbeaten, 22 balls) was present with him at the crease.
The match was stopped about an hour before the cutoff time due to rain and the umpires decided to cancel the match due to wet the grounds. Australia got 4 points from this draw and confirmed their place in the semi -finals. Earlier, his match played against South Africa in Rawalpindi was also canceled due to rain.
Now everyone’s eyes are on the semi -final matches, where Australia is moving firmly in the title race.
