A storied cricket rivalry will add a new chapter when India and Australia square off in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy in Dubai.

Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

The game between Afghanistan and Australia has been called off here in Lahore. Chasing 274 runs the Australia were 109/1 after Travis Head blitzed with a half-century. Earlier on the back of half-centuries from Sediq Atal and Azmathullah Omarzai managed to get 273 runs.

The full implications of the India's refusal to play Champions Trophy matches in Pakistan were laid bare on Sunday as Australia and South Africa waited to find out whether they will play their semi-finals in Lahore or Dubai this week.

The match is vital for qualifying for the Champions Trophy semifinals, so rain could pose a significant obstacle.

Australia has reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after its last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield in Lahore.

Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.Chasing 274 for victory against the plucky Afghans,

Afghanistan face Australia in the Champions in Lahore - follow live cricket scores, text updates, in-play video clips and radio commentary

Dubai: Afghanistan posted a competitive total against Australia in the virtual quarter-final of the Champions Trophy at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday. Afghanistan faced early trouble, but 23-year-old Sediqullah Atal took charge of the batting on a pitch that offered plenty of assistance to the spinners.

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in their final group stage match at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday.