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Champions Trophy, AFG vs AUS: Check Afghanistan, Australia playing 11 today

For Australia, a win would guarantee their place in the semifinals and eliminate Afghanistan from contention with a game remaining in the group stage.

AFG vs AUS preview: Aussies, Afghans fight for a spot in semifinals

Eyeing a semifinal spot, Australia's historic pedigree in cricket's biggest tournaments will count for nothing when they run into an Afghanistan side that is fast cementing its place in the game's top table, in the Champions Trophy here on Friday. Basking in the afterglow of their memorable win over England at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday, Afghanistan have a realistic chance of making their second successive semifinals of a global event, less than a year after their entry into the last four stage of the T20 World Cup in the Americas. On the other hand, a win for Australia will secure their passage to the semifinals of the tournament while eliminating Afghanistan with a game to spare. However, it is easier said than done. For one, for all their firepower in batting, Australia are without their three leading fast bowlers in Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood. The trio's absence was felt as England racked up a 350-plus total in their tournament opener before the Aussie

Champions Trophy Group B: AUS, SA, ENG, AFG qualification scenario

Both the semifinal spots from Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy are still up for grabs

Champions Trophy 2025 points table: ENG, AFG, AUS, SA rankings and stats

Afghanistan will be looking to spring another upset against the Three Lions on February 26 as the battle for the final four intensifies in Group B.

Australia spinner Matthew Kuhnemann's bowling action cleared by ICC

Australia's left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann, who was reported for an illegal bowling action during the second Test against Sri Lanka last month, has been cleared by the ICC after undergoing extensive testing in Brisbane. The development means Kuhnemann will be able to resume playing for Australia in the Test tour of the Caribbean scheduled later this year. "Kuhnemann's action has now been deemed to be legal and the left-arm spinner will continue to bowl in international cricket," the ICC said in a statement. The 28-year-old Kuhnemann had undergone an independent bowling assessment at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane, where it was revealed that the amount of elbow extension for all his deliveries was within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC Illegal Bowling Regulations, the apex body said. Despite being called for his action, Kuhnemann played a pivotal role in Australia's 2-0 series victory in Sri Lanka, bagging 16 wickets at an average of 17.18. Cri

AUS vs SA: What is the cut off time for a 20-over game today in Rawalpindi?

While the overs continue to be reduced as time passes by, ODi cricket allows a minimum of a 20-over game when rain plays spoilsport on the night.

Champions Trophy: What happens if AUS vs SA gets washed out in Rawalpindi?

Despite both teams being tied on points, South Africa will stay at the top of the Group B standings due to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.140, compared to Australia's +0.475.

Australia vs South Africa: Rawalpindi weather forecast, hourly rain update

AUS vs SA WEATHER FORECAST: The toss has been delayed due to rain and there is more rain later in the day as well. There is a rain forecast of 62 per cent with humidity levels around 74 per cent

AUS vs SA live streaming: Where to watch today's Champions Trophy match?

The winner of the Australia versus South Africa match will secure the top spot in Group B's points table at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

AUS vs SA HIGHLIGHTS, Champions Trophy 2025: Match called off in Rawalpindi due to rain

Australia vs South Africa LIVE WEATHER UPDATES: Both sides get a point each as the match has been called off due to persistent rain.

Champions Trophy 2025: AUS vs SA playing 11, live match time, streaming

South Africa and Australia will aim to win their second consecutive match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday

Champions Trophy, AUS vs SA Playing 11: What will be both teams' XI today?

The availability of Heinrich Klassen for South Africa will be the biggest question for their match against Australia on Tuesday

Australia vs South Africa head-to-head record and key stats in ICC events

The latest clash between the two sides in the ODI World Cup was during the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India. South Africa defeated Australia in the group stage with a commanding 134-run victory

Champions Trophy AUS vs SA: Pitch report, key stats of Rawalpindi Stadium

South Africa and Australia will aim to keep their unbeaten run in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy intact with a win on Tuesday

Champions Trophy 2025 Points table: India, New Zealand, Pakistan rankings

Check ICC Champions Trophy 2025 points table for Group A and Group B. The top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the semifinals

Champions Trophy points table Group B: England and Australia position

South Africa, England, Australia and Afghanistan are the four teams drafted together in Group B of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Ben Duckett scores highest individual score in Champions Trophy

Duckett also powered England to the highest team total in Champions Trophy history

Champions Trophy 2025 live streaming: Where to watch ENG vs AUS live match?

The match between Australia and England in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will take place at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium

AUS vs ENG HIGHLIGHTS, Champions Trophy 2025: Inglis-Carey script historic chase for AUS against ENG

Australia vs England HIGHLIGHTS: Alex Carey and Josh Inglis help Australia chase down the highest team total in ICC Champions Trophy in Lahore

Champions Trophy, ENG vs AUS: What will be Australia's playing 11 today?

England, in a surprise turn of events, announced their playing 11 two days before the match on Thursday