The conditions in Rawalpindi didn't improve even after more than three hours of the scheduled start and the officials took the ultimate decision to abandon the encounter. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The first-ever encounter between the two sides in the tournament saw an unwanted end as both sides shared a point each due to no result. With this, South Africa stay atop the Group B with three points at a NRR of +2.140, while Australia are second with +0.475.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
South Africa and Australia started their campaign on a winning note against Afghanistan and England respectively. A win in the clash would have bolstered their semis hopes in Group B.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The last time these two sides met in an ODI at an ICC event, they played out an absolute nail-biter where the Australians overcame South Africa by a close margin in the semi-final of the 2023 World Cup. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
England and Afghanistan are the other two teams in the group, set to face off on Wednesday in Lahore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia will next take on Afghanistan in the final Group B match on February 28 while South Africa will play England in their last game on March 1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India and New Zealand have already secured their spots in the semi-finals from Group A. The semi-finals are scheduled for March 4 and 5.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Australia will next take on Afghanistan in the final Group B match on February 28 while South Africa will play England in their last game on March 1.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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