The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is heating up with intense competition among the top cricketing nations. As the group stage progresses, teams battle to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The much-anticipated clash between Australia and South Africa was unfortunately abandoned due to rain, leading to shared points between both teams. Let’s take a look at the updated points table and match results after this washout.
Champions Trophy 2025 Updated Points Table
With the Australia vs South Africa match ending with no result, both teams secured one point each. This washout has significantly impacted Group B’s standings, making the upcoming matches even more crucial.
Group A Standings
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Ties | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.863 |
| 2 | India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.647 |
| 3 | Bangladesh | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.443 |
| 4 | Pakistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.087 |
Group B Standings
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Ties | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate |
| 1 | South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2.140 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.475 |
| 3 | England | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.475 |
| 4 | Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.140 |
Match Results So Far
The Champions Trophy 2025 has witnessed some thrilling encounters, but the Australia vs South Africa match became the first washout of the tournament. Here’s a look at the match results so far:
| No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 19 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | Karachi | 2:30 PM | New Zealand won by 60 Runs |
| 2 | Feb 20 | India vs Bangladesh | Dubai | 2:30 PM | India won by 6 wickets |
| 3 | Feb 21 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Karachi | 2:30 PM | South Africa won by 107 runs |
| 4 | Feb 22 | Australia vs England | Lahore | 2:30 PM | Australia won by 5 wickets |
| 5 | Feb 23 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 2:30 PM | India won by 6 wickets |
| 6 | Feb 24 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi | 2:30 PM | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 7 | Feb 25 | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi | 2:30 PM | Match Abandoned |
How This Washout Affects Group B?
- South Africa and Australia both gained one point each, keeping them at the top of Group B.
- England vs Afghanistan on Feb 26 now turns into a virtual knockout match, with the losing team likely facing elimination.
- The Net Run Rate (NRR) advantage of South Africa (+2.140) gives them a slight edge in the standings.
- Rain disruptions are expected in the coming days, potentially impacting more matches.
Upcoming Fixtures
The tournament is now heading towards the crucial matches that will decide the semi-finalists.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 | Afghanistan vs England | Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Feb 27 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi | 2:30 PM |
| Feb 28 | Australia vs Afghanistan | Lahore | 2:30 PM |
| Mar 1 | England vs South Africa | Karachi | 2:30 PM |
| Mar 2 | India vs New Zealand | Dubai | 2:30 PM |
Final Thoughts
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has been full of excitement, but rain has played spoilsport in the latest Australia vs South Africa clash. With the points table shaping up, the next few matches will be crucial in determining the semi-finalists. Stay tuned for more updates on match results, points tables, and upcoming fixtures!
