Australia-South Africa match delayed due to rain
Jago News Desk Published: 25 February 2025, 03:46 PM
Groundsmen cover the pitch as it rains before the start of the ICC Champions Trophy one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Australia and South Africa at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on February 25, 2025. – AFP Photo
Rain and wet outfield delayed the toss in the Champions Trophy Group B match between Australia and South Africa, with covers on at the Rawalpindi Stadium on Tuesday.
Umpires Chris Gaffaney and Richard Kettleborough inspected the conditions under light drizzle before deciding to delay the toss, which had been scheduled for 1:30 pm (0830 GMT).
Australia beat England while South Africa defeated Afghanistan in their opening matches of the 50-over tournament.
India and New Zealand have qualified for the semi-finals from Group A while title-holders Pakistan and Bangladesh crashed out of the tournament.
Source: AFP
