Afghanistan’s qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final depends on England’s performance against South Africa. Positioned third in Group B, Afghanistan requires England to win and achieve certain scoring conditions to surpass South Africa’s net run-rate. A washout in the match would eliminate Afghanistan, allowing South Africa and Australia to progress instead.
Afghanistan’s chances of qualifying for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final took a hit following a washout against Australia in Lahore. They are now reliant on the outcome of the upcoming South Africa versus England match scheduled for March 1 in Karachi. Currently seated third in Group B with three points from three matches, Afghanistan requires significant help from England to have any chance of progression.
To qualify, England must achieve certain run rate conditions depending on South Africa’s score. For example, if South Africa posts 200 runs, England must chase this target within 16.2 overs. The targets vary with South Africa’s score, necessitating England to maintain a rapid scoring rate to surpass South Africa’s net run-rate, given Afghanistan’s standing at -0.990 as opposed to South Africa’s +2.140.
In the event that England bats first, South Africa must be bowled out under specific conditions relative to the target set by England. If, for instance, the target is 301, South Africa needs to be all out by the 93rd over to enable Afghanistan’s qualification hopes. Conversely, a weather-induced match cancellation would eliminate Afghanistan from the competition, allowing South Africa to advance as group winners along with Australia.
In conclusion, Afghanistan’s path to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final is contingent upon the outcome of the England versus South Africa match. Achieving the necessary net run-rate against South Africa remains crucial, and any washout would result in Afghanistan’s exit from the tournament. The upcoming match will determine whether Afghanistan can secure their inaugural semi-final appearance in an ICC ODI event.
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