Rain washed out the Champions Trophy game between South Africa and two-time winner Australia on Tuesday without a ball being bowled. The pitch remained under covers at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium throughout the day because of a persistent light drizzle before umpires called off the game shortly after 5 p.

South Africa maintains its top spot, surpassing Australia due to its higher Net Run Rate. England vs Afghanistan in Group B on Wednesday has now turned into a knockout match.