The washout between Australia and South Africa in the Champions Trophy leaves both teams level on points without conceding an advantage to either. Australia has secured a semi-final spot if they can beat Afghanistan. Fans are divided on the outcome; some are pleased with the strategy, while others see it as a missed opportunity for another win. Additionally, the washout benefits England, who now have increased chances of advancing, dependent on upcoming match results. Australia, wishing to play more, performed well in their previous match, chasing down a challenging target but left desiring more game time.
If you're an Australian supporter... sliding past your most dangerous opponent is just a missed opportunity to bank a second win.
The washout does work to the advantage of England... leaving England out of the top two on net run rate.
Australia would have liked another hit-out... finishing with 356 meant that only six in.
Both calculations are right, it's just a matter of how one prefers to hedge risk.
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