The highly anticipated Champions Trophy encounter between Australia and South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
The match was scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm, with the toss set for 1:30 pm, but continuous rainfall prevented any play from taking place. Match officials waited for the weather to improve, but with no respite in sight, the game was eventually called off.
With the washout, both teams received one point each. South Africa and Australia now sit at the top of Group B with three points apiece.
The persistent rain in Rawalpindi has raised concerns about the scheduling of upcoming matches, with weather forecasts indicating further showers in the coming days.
This is the first match of the tournament to be abandoned due to weather, adding an unpredictable element to the competition as teams vie for a spot in the knockout stages.
