Australia and Afghanistan are set to face off in a crucial Champions Trophy fixture in Lahore today (February 28). Here's what the weather forecast looks like for the game.
This match-up is a crucial fixture in the context of the tournament. The two semi-finalists from Group A were confirmed to be India and New Zealand, once the Kiwis defeated Bangladesh earlier this week, but Group B remains open.
Afghanistan eliminated England from the competition after a stellar showing at this venue on February 26, notching up an eight-run win. If they beat Australia, they will qualify for the semi-finals. Lose, and they will be eliminated.
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Like Afghanistan, Australia also defeated England at Lahore – with a record-breaking run-chase. Their second match against South Africa in Rawalpindi was washed out, leaving them on three points from two matches. They can still qualify for the semi-finals if they lose this game, but in that case would need England to beat South Africa by a large margin.
Australia's chase of 274 has been interrupted after 12.5 overs, and they are 109-1. Here's what the weather forecasters say about the rest of the game.
AFG vs AUS: What is the latest weather forecast?
Last updated at 7:30pm Pakistan time on Feburary 28, 2025
According to Accuweather, these are just passing showers, and the chances of rain are minimal for the remainder of the game.
The forecast from BBC Weather is similar. The chances of rain are around 21 per cent at 8:00pm local time, which come down to 18 per cent by 9:00pm. Other than that, there is little to be worried about.
Weather.comsays that rain should "end around 8:00pm", and that the chances of precipitation through the rest of the evening hover around 11 per cent.
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