Australia reach Champions Trophy semifinals after washout with Afghanistan, who are left to wait on South Africa result.

A heavy downpour dashed Afghanistan’s hopes as Australia was assured of a spot in the last-four stage after the game was washed out. Australia was cruising at 109 for one in 12.5 overs, chasing Afghanistan’s 273.

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.