2017 ICC Champions Trophy: Qualification Scenarios For All The Semifinalist If Matches Are Washed Out

The ongoing ICC Champions Trophy has been nothing short of a miserable tournament for the majority of the teams and the reason behind it is the rain.

Out of the 12 matches in the group stage, two matches were washed while the outcome of three matches was decided by Duckworth-Lewis Stern method. World champions Australia’s campaign was totally derailed by the rain as two of their three games were washed out and they had to leave the tournament at the group stage. On the other hand, Bangladesh, who were on the verge of losing against Australia, were rescued by rain in the second game and made their maiden appearance in the Champions Trophy semifinal by defeating New Zealand in their final group game.

The group stage has now concluded with England, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan making it to the last four but as the tournament is bracing up for its climax stage, rain is threatening to play spoilsport once again. Rain is always a possibility in England and so here is how the outcome of the matches will be decided in case they are washed out or tied.

Tied:

The rules for the last four stage will be same as the previous editions as in the case of the match ending in a tie, the winner will be decided by a Super Over. Interestingly, the one-over tie-breaker has never been played in ODI cricket and will be the first time if any of the knockout game ends in a tie.

Washed Out:

Since there is no reserve day for the semifinal matches, the team ending as the topper in their group will make it to the summit clash.

In the first semifinal, hosts England, who won all three of their group games, will play the title-decider if their game against Pakistan on Wednesday (June 14) is washed out. England topped Group A with 6 points while Pakistan was second in Group B with 4 points.

In the other semifinal, Group B table-toppers India are taking on Group A runners-up Bangladesh on Thursday (June 15) and will qualify for the final if rain washes the game out. This case applies to the tied semi-finals as well if the Super Over can’t be contested due to the weather restrictions.