Australia's Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's abandoned Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore.

Australia opener Matthew Short is doubtful for the Champions Trophy semi-final due to a quad injury. Skipper Steve Smith admitted concerns over Short's match fitness, with Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie,

Australian opener Matthew Short will likely miss the Champions Trophy semifinal against either India or New Zealand

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 's top-order batter Matthew Short is likely to miss the upcoming semi-final of the Champions Trophy with a quad injury. The injury was sustained during Australia's match against Afghanistan on Friday. Despite the injury, Short scored a brilliant 20 runs off 15 balls before being dismissed.

The match between Afghanistan and Australia during the CT 2025 has been called off due to wet outfield in Lahore and Australia becoming the third team to qualify for the CT 2025 semis.

With Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 match abandoned, Steve Smith-led Australia secured a crucial point, taking their tally to four and booking their place in CT 2025 semi-finals. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's qualification hopes now depend on a miracle - they need England to register a massive win over South Africa to stay in contention.

Ahead of the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia suffered a major setback as opener Matthew Short got injured on Friday, as per the ICC. Short injured his calf while fielding and appeared hampered when making a quickfire 20 at the top of Australia's batting order before rain saw the match with Afghanistan in Lahore abandoned.

The match between Afghanistan and Australia during the CT 2025 has been called off due to wet outfield in Lahore and Australia becoming the third team to qualify for the CT 2025 semis.

Steven Smith sheds light on injured Matthew Short, set to miss semis (Photo Source - Getty Images) are likely to restructure its top order for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final after Matthew Short suffered a quad injury during the team’s final league match against Afghanistan on Friday.

Australia's delight at having made the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy has been tempered by the injury blow that looks set to rule out Matt Short.