The current showers in Rawalpindi have delayed the launch of the Champions Trophy 2025 match between Australia and South Africa, which was scheduled for 1:30 PM today (Tuesday).
The game is likely to be affected by the rain, which will continue at intervals throughout the day, as predicted by the Pakistan’s department of Meteorology (PMD). According to the weather forecast, Rawalpindi is expected to experience a cloudy and fresh day with flashing afternoon showers.
There is 64% of precipitation possibilities, with an estimate of 0.10 inches of rain expected for approximately two hours.
While the cloud cover will be 100%, the thunderstorms are not anticipated. As the showers continue, the stadium staff has covered the field with sheets.
Both teams go to this match with the winning impulse, after having left victorious in their initial tournament matches.
Australia began his campaign with a remarkable victory over England at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore. Batting First, England recorded a total record of 351/8, the highest in the history of the Champions Trophy.
Ben Duckett starred in the bat, scoring a sensational 165 of 143 deliveries. However, Australia pursued the target in just 47.3 overs, thanks to a dominant batting screen.
Josh Inglis led the burden with an abrasor of 120 of 86 balls, while Alex Carey contributed a 69 of 69 of 63. Glenn Maxwell played a crucial cameo, breaking 32 of 15 deliveries to seal the victory.
Meanwhile, South Africa registered an integral victory of 107 races over Afghanistan. The proteins published 315/6 before playing Afghanistan by 208. Ryan Ricklton was the outstanding artist, scoring 103 of 106 balls.
Captain Temba Bavuma, Rassie Van Der Dussen and Aiden Markram also intervened with half a century to guide his side to a dominant total.
Playing XI
Australia: Steve Smith (C), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-Mcgurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam , Adam, Adam Zampa
Travel Reserve: Cooper Connolly.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (C), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie Van Derdussen, Corbin Bosch.
Travel Reserve: Kwena Maphaka
