Introduction
Here’s why the Australia vs South Africa match in the Champions Trophy was delayed:
The fixture, held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan on February 25, 2025, was postponed and eventually abandoned due to persistent rainfall.
A light but continuous drizzle left the outfield and pitch wet, with protective covers remaining on throughout the day, causing delays to the toss set for 1:30 p.m. PKT .
Efforts to clear the ground were unsuccessful, and by around 5:10 p.m. local time, the match was officially called off without a ball being bowled .
Australia vs South Africa delayed rain washed out the match in Rawalpindi
The long awaited match between Australia and South Africa at the ICC Champions Trophy in Rawalpindi could not take place due to relentless rain
Fans arrived early in hope only to see the field covered and soggy
The toss scheduled for 1 30 p m local time was postponed as light drizzle continued to fall
The ground staff struggled to dry the pitch and outfield but the rain would not relent
By late afternoon officials had no choice but to abandon the game awarding one point to each side
This washout altered the group dynamics and made the upcoming matches even more critical
For more on how points and net run rate are calculated check out our Points Table Guide
To read about other rain affected matches in this tournament visit Champions Trophy weather impacts
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For official match details visit the ICC website
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