Rain Halts Play in Australia-Afghanistan Champions Trophy Match

Rain halts play in Australia-Afghanistan Champions Trophy match. Credit: Mid-day

Rain stopped play in Australia’s Champions Trophy Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore, where a spot in the semifinals is up for grabs on Friday.

Australia was 109-1 after 12.5 overs, with Steve Smith and Travis Head undefeated at 19 and 59, respectively, as they chased 274 to win.

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Rain halts play in Australia-Afghanistan Champions Trophy match. Credit: Wisden

In the event of a washout, Afghanistan would be on the verge of elimination while Australia advanced to the semi-finals.

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Azmatullah Omarzai hit 67 and Sediqullah Atal scored 85 as Afghanistan reached 273 all out in 50 overs.

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