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Australia through to Champions Trophy semifinal after rain denies result against Afghanistan

Australia's Matt Short is likely to miss the Champions Trophy semifinals due to a thigh injury sustained in an abandoned game against Afghanistan, according to Skipper Steve Smith.
Australia secured a spot in the semifinals after their match against Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain, finishing with four points from three games.
Afghanistan had three points and faced elimination, needing South Africa to lose by over 200 runs to avoid being eliminated.
Captain Steve Smith remarked that the first objective was to reach the semifinals, and they have achieved that.

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