Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. Chasing 274 for victory against the plucky Afghans,

With the game called off in Lahore, Australia advanced to the semifinals with four points. Their last match against South Africa in Rawalpindi was also abandoned.

Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith lavished praise on his disciplined bowlers after the team secured a semi-final spot in the ongoing Champions Trophy following a rain-abandoned match against Afghanistan.