The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table gets interesting after the South Africa vs Australia washout. After continuous rain in Rawalpindi, the match officials have abandoned the game. Both the teams will now share one point each. Today, we will look at the ICC CT 2025 points table. We will also see the qualification scenarios for Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal (each team). So let’s begin.
South Africa vs Australia: Relentless Rain Didn’t Allow a Game in Rawalpindi
Cricket fans were expecting a high-octane match between South Africa (SA) and Australia (AUS) in Rawalpindi in CT 2025. But, the rain gods arrive in the ground and continue to be there till the end. The rain continued to fall in Pindi Stadium and didn’t allow even a toss to happen.
After relentless rain, the match officials have decided to abandon the game. Now, both teams will share one point each. With that, the ICC CT 2025 points table gets interesting, particularly in Group B. Group B consists of teams like South Africa, Australia, Afghanistan, and, England. Let’s have a look at the CT 2025 Points Table – Group B.
CT 2025 Points Table – Group B
| TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOSS | NO RESULT | TIED | POINTS | NET RUN RATE (NRR) |
| South Africa | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +2.140 |
| Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +0.475 |
| England | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.475 |
| Afghanistan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.140 |
Now let’s have a look at each team’s Qualification scenarios for Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.
South Africa
As of now (February 25, 2025), South Africa is leading the CT 2025 points table in Group B. They have won convincingly against AFG by 107 runs. Today, due to rain, they will have to share a point with AUS.
It is very simple for SA. If they win against ENG, they will through to the semifinal. But if they lose against ENG, they will have to hope that:
- EITHER
ENG lose against AFG, and AFG lose against AUS. In that case, SA and AUS will through.
- OR
AFG lost against ENG, and AUS lost to AFG (by a big margin). In that case, ENG and SA will go through.
- OR
ENG loses against AFG, and AFG wins against AUS (by a big margin). In that case, AFG and SA will go through.
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Australia
For AUS, it’s the same thing as SA. If they win their last fixture against AFG, they will reach the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. But, if they lose against AFG, they will have to hope that:
- EITHER
AFG lose against ENG, and SA lose against ENG (by a big margin). In that case, ENG and AUS will through.
- OR
AFG wins against ENG, and SA lose to ENG (by a big margin). In that case, AFG and AUS will through.
- OR
AFG lose against ENG, and SA wins against ENG. In that case, SA and AUS will through.
England
England will have to win both games if they want to qualify for the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. Right now, they are at No. 3 in the CT 2025 points table. Even if they lose one game, they will be out of the CT 2025 semifinal.
They will play their next fixture against AFG in a few hours in Lahore. It will be a virtual knockout for both teams. A losing team in tomorrow’s fixture will be eliminated from the tournament. The winning team will stay in the hunt for the semis.
Afghanistan
Same as England, even if they lose one game in the Group Stage, they will be knocked out of the CT 2025 semifinal race. They will play their next two fixtures against England and Australia.
So these are the Qualification Scenarios for Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal from Group B. Now, let’s have a look at Group A, where the two semifinalists are already decided.
CT 2025 Points Table –Group A
| TEAM | PLAYED | WON | LOSS | NO RESULT | TIED | POINTS | NET RUN RATE (NRR) |
| New Zealand (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.863 |
| India (Q) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.647 |
| Bangladesh (E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.443 |
| Pakistan (E) | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1.087 |
As we can see, IND and NZ are already through to the CT 2025 semifinal. Both teams will now play against each other in a dead rubber on March 2 in Dubai.
For PAK and BAN, it is a pity for them as their fixture will not affect Group A’s scenario. Both teams will play against each other on February 27 in Rawalpindi.
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CONCLUSION
So this is where the ICC CT 2025 points table stands at the moment. Group A is sorted. It will be interesting to see who will make the cut from Group B. One thing is for sure, one of the ENG or AFG will be knocked out tomorrow (unless there will be a wash-out). But looking at the weather, the rain might not play a spoilsport in the AFG VS ENG fixture. What are your predictions? Which two teams will reach the CT 2025 semifinal? Comment your predictions below. Thank you for reading the article. We hope you like it. Keep following us for the latest updates.
FAQs:-
(1) How many batters scored a century in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?
A. A total of 13 players scored a century in CT 2025.
(2) What’s the highest score by a team in an inning in the Champions Trophy history?
Australia’s 356 against England in Lahore in CT 2025 is the highest total by a team in an inning in Champions Trophy history.
(3) Which bowler took the most wickets in CT 2025?
A. Matt Henry took the most wickets (10) in CT 2025.
(4) Which batter scored the most runs in CT 2025?
A. Rachin Ravindra scored the most runs in CT 2025. He scored 263 runs at an average of 65.75.
(5) Which bowler has the best bowling strike rate in the Champions Trophy history (at least 100+ overs bowled)?
A. New Zealand’s Kyle Mills has the best strike rate in CT history. He played 15 games and bowled 112.3 overs in his Champions Trophy career. His strike rate was 24.10, and he has taken 28 wickets.
