England faces Afghanistan in its second Group B match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore on Wednesday. With Australia and South Africa’s match being washed out, this encounter has turned into a potential knockout fixture.
Q: Why is the England vs Afghanistan match crucial?
A: The losing team will be eliminated from the tournament, while the winner must win its final group match to qualify for the semifinals.
Q: How has the washout between Australia and South Africa impacted the group standings?
A: Both teams now have three points each, while England and Afghanistan are yet to open their accounts.
Q: What do Australia and South Africa need to do to qualify?
A: They must win their last match or secure at least one point to guarantee a semifinal spot.
GROUP B – Matches remaining
February 26 – England vs Afghanistan
February 28 – Afghanistan vs Australia
March 01 – England vs South Africa