Persistent rain in Lahore ended the Australia vs Afghanistan match without result, advancing Australia to the semi-finals. Afghanistan's semi-final hopes hinge on England defeating South Africa decisively.

Australia is through to the Champions Trophy semifinals after rain forced the abandonment of their crunch clash with Afghanistan in Lahore.

Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the coin toss under overcast conditions and elected to bat in Afghanistan’s must-win last Group B game of the Champions Trophy against Australia.