India's hopes of making the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa have taken a severe knock after their game with Australia was washed out on Monday.
It has left India with just 1 point from their first two games and a negative run rate. Even though the rain meant India technically lost the chance to win the game, in reality the 1 point supplied to them by the rain may be more than the would have got otherwise.
It is all just speculation but with Australia on 234-4 with 8 overs left when the rain came down, they were probably set for a very big score. Although I'm sure Gary Kirsten and the Indian camp would tell you they would've been able to chase down anything.
Review below from the Champions Trophy Official page on Yahoo.
Torrential rain in Johannesburg on Monday ensured that no result was possible in the game between Australia and India at the ICC Champions Trophy.
The result means that India needs to enjoy a big win against the West Indies and hope that Pakistan beats Australia if it is to progress to the semi-finals.
Australia was 234-4 in 42.3 overs when the rain came with Mike Hussey (67), Ricky Ponting (65) and Tim Paine (56) all making half centuries.
The final matches in Group A will be played on Wednesday.
