Australia reached the Champions Trophy semifinals after its last group game against Afghanistan was abandoned because of rain and a wet outfield on Friday. Australia, which achieved a record chase of 352 against England in the opening game,

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

Australia were forced to collect a point for the second consecutive time in the ICC Champions Trophy after their final group match, against Afghanistan in Lahore on Friday, was called off 12.5 overs into their chase of the 274-run target.