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Rain has delayed the crucial Champions Trophy match between Australia and South Africa, impacting semi-final hopes.

Rain has postponed the highly anticipated Champions Trophy match between Australia and South Africa at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The toss was scheduled to take place, but the covers were on the pitch, leaving fans eager for updates on when play might resume. This match is pivotal for both teams as they aim for a spot in the semi-finals.

Australia kicked off their campaign with an exhilarating five-wicket victory over England, successfully chasing down a daunting target of 352 runs. Josh Inglis emerged as the standout performer, scoring an impressive unbeaten 120 runs off 86 balls. Marnus Labuschagne also made a significant contribution, scoring 47 runs and taking 2 wickets for 41 runs. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey, playing as a batter-only, added 69 runs and showcased his skills behind the stumps with three catches, including a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Phil Salt.

South Africa, on the other hand, began their tournament with a commanding 107-run win against Afghanistan, scoring 315 runs. If rain completely washes out the Australia-South Africa match, it could significantly enhance England`s chances of advancing in the tournament.

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