Rain delays toss in SA-Australia Champions Trophy match

Rain delays toss in SA-Australia Champions Trophy match

Rain and wet outfield delayed the toss in the Champions Trophy Group B match between Australia and South Africa, with covers on at the Rawalpindi Stadium on Tuesday.

Rawalpindi Stadium in Pakistan
FAROOQ NAEEM / AFP

Umpires Chris Gaffaney and Richard Kettleborough inspected the conditions under light drizzle before deciding to delay the toss, which had been scheduled for 1:30 pm (0830 GMT).


Australia beat England while South Africa defeated Afghanistan in their opening matches of the 50-over tournament.


India and New Zealand have qualified for the semi-finals from Group A while title-holders Pakistan and Bangladesh crashed out of the tournament.

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