Afghanistan pulled off a major upset by defeating England in a thrilling encounter, shaking up the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final race. With England officially eliminated, the qualification battle in Group B has become more intense. Let’s break down the updated points table, semi-final scenarios, and the impact of Afghanistan’s victory.
Afghanistan Eliminates England – Big Upset in Champions Trophy
In a dramatic match, Afghanistan defeated England, showing them the way out of the Champions Trophy 2025.
🔹 Key Highlights After England’s Defeat:
- England is out of the tournament after losing two matches.
- Afghanistan keeps its semi-final hopes alive after this big win.
- The competition for Group B’s semi-final spots is now between South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan.
Updated Champions Trophy Points Table
After Afghanistan’s victory over England, the points table now looks like this:
- 1️⃣ South Africa – 3 points (2 matches)
- 2️⃣ Australia – 3 points (2 matches)
- 3️⃣ Afghanistan – 2 points (2 matches)
- ❌ England – Eliminated (0 points in 2 matches)
Afghanistan’s Path to the Semi-Finals
Afghanistan has one match left against Australia. If they win, they will qualify for the semi-finals, while Australia will be eliminated.
📌 Possible Scenarios for Afghanistan:
- If Afghanistan defeats Australia, they will qualify for the semi-finals and knock Australia out.
- If Australia wins, they will qualify with 5 points, and Afghanistan will be eliminated.
South Africa vs England – Can England Spoil South Africa’s Chances?
Although England is already eliminated, they still have one match left against South Africa.
📌 If England wins against South Africa:
- South Africa will remain at 3 points, making their qualification uncertain.
- England’s win could lower South Africa’s net run rate, affecting their chances.
📌 If South Africa wins:
- They will qualify for the semi-finals with 5 points.
- The Afghanistan vs Australia match will then determine the second semi-finalist from Group B.
Champions Trophy Eliminations So Far
With England out, three teams have now been eliminated from the Champions Trophy 2025:
❌ Bangladesh – Eliminated
❌ Pakistan – Eliminated
❌ England – Eliminated
Now, only one spot remains in the semi-finals from Group B, with South Africa, Australia, and Afghanistan fighting for it.
Final Thoughts – Who Will Reach the Semi-Finals?
The Champions Trophy 2025 has reached an exciting stage, and the semi-final race is still open in Group B.
💬 What’s your prediction?
- Can Afghanistan pull off another upset against Australia?
- Will England ruin South Africa’s qualification hopes?
- Who will be the final team to qualify for the semi-finals?
Drop your predictions in the comments below and stay tuned for more updates! 🏏🔥
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