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Australia, South Africa Champions Trophy clash abandoned due to rain

The washout sets up a do-or-die clash between England and Afghanistan on Wednesday, with the loser guaranteed to be eliminated from the tournament.

Australia, South Africa Champions Trophy clash abandoned due to rain

General view of rain covers on the pitch before the South Africa - Australia match

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The Champions Trophy Group B fixture between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday after persistent rain kept the players from the field.

South Africa top the pool on net run-rate from Australia with both teams on three points after winning their opening fixtures against Afghanistan and England respectively.

Fans were seen in the stands waiting for the rain to stop for the South Africa vs Australia clash in Rawalpindi Reuters

The latter two meet in Lahore on Wednesday, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the semi-finals.

Light rain through the day left pools of water on the covers and the outfield, making the prospect of play impossible when the game was called off just after 1200 GMT.

India and New Zealand have qualified for the semi-finals from Group A while title-holders Pakistan and Bangladesh crashed out of the tournament.

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