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Rain Washout in India-Afghanistan Match Sends India to Semi-Finals
✍️ Cricinfo
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 05:42 AM
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A rain-induced washout of India's match against Afghanistan secured India's place in the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament. No play was possible as persistent rain forced the abandonment of the game.
The match between India and Afghanistan was called off due to continuous rainfall, with not a single ball bowled. According to the tournament rules, an abandoned match awards points to both teams, which was sufficient for India to advance to the semi-final stage.
India's progression marks their continued presence in the knockout phase of the competition. The team had already earned vital points from earlier victories, keeping them in contention for a semi-final berth.
For Afghanistan, the washout ended their hopes of reaching the semi-finals, although they remain in the tournament for other placements. Both sides will now focus on their upcoming fixtures as the competition moves forward.
India's progression marks their continued presence in the knockout phase of the competition. The team had already earned vital points from earlier victories, keeping them in contention for a semi-final berth.
For Afghanistan, the washout ended their hopes of reaching the semi-finals, although they remain in the tournament for other placements. Both sides will now focus on their upcoming fixtures as the competition moves forward.