New Delhi: The match that was to be played between Australia and England in Group One of the Super 12 round today (Australia England match canceled due to rain) has been canceled due to rain. This match was very important. The winning team’s claim for the semi-final would be strong, but as the match was canceled due to rain, both the teams have been divided equally with 1-1 points as per the rules.
Even the toss could not be done in this match due to heavy rain. It was decided to cancel this crucial match between Australia and England without a toss. 1-1 point has been given to both the teams. In this situation, the race to reach the semifinals in Group One has become more exciting.
In Group One, the New Zealand team is on top with 3 points from two matches, while the England team is at the second position with 3 points from three matches, while the Ireland team is at the third position with 3 points from 3 matches and a better run rate than Australia. While defending champion Australia has only 3 points in three matches. Australia lost the first match against New Zealand. When this match is cancelled, Australia’s problem is compounded. Australia is at the fourth position. Sri Lanka is on the fifth position with 2 points from two matches. However, Sri Lanka’s run rate is better than Australia, Ireland and England all three. If Sri Lanka win one match now, they will go straight to the top. Afghanistan team is in sixth place with 2 points in 3 matches.
Let us tell you that New Zealand’s next match is against Sri Lanka on October 29. The team that wins this match will reach the top of the points table. The New Zealand team will be stronger in the first place if they win, while the Sri Lankan team will reach the first place if they win. If there is rain in the match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka, then both the teams will get 1-1 points. In such a situation, Sri Lanka will reach the second position. Australia’s next match is against Ireland on October 31.