Rawalpindi Weather Forecast: Champions Trophy 2025 match between Australia and SA delayed due to rain; Will the match take place?

The Champions Trophy 2025 match between Australia and South Africa has been delayed to to rain. It has been drizzling constantly in Rawalpindi and the toss is yet to take place.

This is not the first time rain has affected a crucial Australia vs South Africa in an ICC event. We have had a lot of drama and a few controversies due to rain rules in the past.

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Both Australia and South Africa began their Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a win. While South Africa comfortably beat Afghanistan, Australia registered the highest successful run chase of 325 runs in any ICC event.

As per Accuweather, rain is predicted throughout the day in Rawalpindi on Tuesday, February 25. The probability of precipitation around the start time of the match was 50 per cent, and the toss has been delayed. It will come down to 49 per cent and 46 per cent for the next few hours. However, from 6 pm onwards (local time), the rain probability goes up to 75 per cent. For now, it seems like it will only be a drizzle but the umpires will not be eager to get on with the game keeping players' safety in mind.


Even when the rain stops, the grounds-men will have to ensure that the ground is match-ready and there is every possibility of rain making multiple appearances throughout the day. At this moment, it might be tough to predict if there would be a result before the rain actually stops and when it does but it will be a stop-start day, which is equally frustrating for the players and the spectators at the ground