The Champions Trophy 2025 tournament is being played in a great style, with fans getting to see exciting matches every day. India and New Zealand have made it to the semi-finals so far from Group-A, while teams from Pakistan and Bangladesh have been ruled out of the tournament. On the other hand, not a single team from Group B has reached the semi-finals yet, with the competition heating up between Afghanistan, Australia, and South Africa.
Current Standings in Group B
Currently, all three teams can make it to the semi-finals. If the Australian team wins against Afghanistan, it will benefit South Africa. To understand how, let’s take a closer look at the current standings. Australia has played a total of two matches in the Champions Trophy 2025, winning one and having one match canceled due to rain. It currently has three points and a net run rate of plus 0.475.
South African Team Leads Group B
South Africa also has three points in the same number of matches, but its net run rate is higher than Australia’s, at plus 2.140. This puts South Africa at the top of the points table, with Australia in second place. The South African team is number one in Group B, and their position could be further solidified depending on the outcome of the upcoming matches.
Afghan Team’s Position
The Afghan team has played two matches so far, winning one and losing one. Their net run rate is minus 0.990, placing them at number three in the Group-B points table. Afghanistan’s defeat of England was a significant upset, and now Australia is set to play against them on February 28. Meanwhile, South Africa will face the England team on March 1.
Australian Team’s Win and Its Impact
If the Australian team defeats Afghanistan in the upcoming match, it will easily reach the semi-finals. Following the defeat, Afghanistan will only have two points left. In this scenario, the result of the South Africa vs England match will not affect South Africa’s chances of reaching the semi-finals, as they already have three points. This means that an Australian win would essentially secure South Africa’s spot in the semi-finals, making their match against England less crucial in terms of points.