Afghanistan’s chances of reaching the Champions Trophy semi-finals hinge on defeating South Africa and improving their run rate. England must beat South Africa by a significant margin.

South Africa beat England by seven wickets in Lahore to reach Champions Trophy semifinals while eliminating Afghanistan.

Australia reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after its last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield on Friday. Australia, which achieved a record chase of 352 against England in the opening game,

England were knocked out of the Champions Trophy after they suffered an eight-run defeat against tournament debutants Afghanistan in a Group B match on Wednesday.

England are dumped out of the Champions Trophy by a nerve-shredding eight-run defeat by Afghanistan in Lahore.

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat against England in a must-win Champions Trophy game for both teams.

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Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia on Friday. Afghanistan made a big turnaround in the tournament when it eliminated England with a stunning eight-run victory at the same venue on Wednesday.

The Steve Smith-led Australia has sealed the semi-final berth of the Champions Trophy 2025. Their clash against Afghanistan was called off following the rain interruption. The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Australia and Afghanistan was halted due to rain.