🏏ICC Champions Trophy 2025:AFG vs. AUS, Match 10, Group B, Lahore🏏 - Page 20

Nice powerplay for Australia

Kya boundaries maari

We need them to bat 25 overs for the game to be deciding using the D/L method — I hope it’s not a washout.

UPDATE - 2.02 pm GMT - Oh, no! It has started to drizzle in Lahore and the umpires have called out the covers. The players are going off the field, and we will have to see how much time it will take to clear out here in Lahore, as it was expected that the rain would interrupt the game. The rain has intensified now as we write this update, but there's a long way to go before we start worrying about the game. Also, just to let everyone know, in the knockout matches, the team batting second should have the opportunity to play at least 25 overs - as opposed to 20 in the group stage - for the result to be decided via the DLS method.

UPDATE - 2.10 pm GMT - It is now a proper downpour in Lahore and the fans are diving for cover and there isn't much overhead covering in the stands. A bit unexpected this rain late in the evening as chances were more of rain at the beginning of the game. But thankfully, there is a gusty wind as well, which might help blow away the rain sooner. Stay tuned for further updates. Also, it seems like in the Jos Buttler news early on, he will captain the side for one last time against South Africa before stepping down, as confirmed by the ECB.

7:59 pmUPDATE - 2.28 pm GMT - Not much to report from the ground right now but let's talk about some scenarios. A washout will definitely benefit Australia and assure them a place in the semifinals but it will also keep Afghanistan in the hunt, just about though as even if South Africa lose against England, their net run-rate is so superior that the Afghans might not go through. Neither team will want a washout here and there's still over half an hour left before we start losing overs.

8:09 pmUPDATE - 2.38 pm GMT - Some positive visuals coming in from the Gaddafi Stadium and the rain has stopped! However, looking at the condition of the outfield, a big mop-up job is there to be done and it will certainly take a fair chunk of time.

Oh well. It is most likely a washout. Afghanistan next time. I hope they learn from dropped catches. Fielding is always very crucial. One dropped catch cost an entire match.

I might get 0 in this match

AFG 273

AUS

(12.5/50 ov, T:274) 109/1

Australia need 165 runs from 37.1 overs.

CRR: 8.49

• RRR: 4.43

• Last 5 ov (RR): 37/0 (7.40)

Just happened what I was hoping wouldn’t happen — Aussies in the semi finals, samjho they are definitely gonna try the hardest to win in the finals. I was hoping for their exit in the group level itself

hopefully they resume. I want points🤣