Live: Rain delays Australia-South Africa meetup in Champions Trophy

The upcoming contest has been delayed by persistent rain, and the covers are on the pitch, with the toss yet to take place.

Toss: To come soon

The last time these two sides met in an ODI at an ICC event, they played out an absolute nail-biter where the Australians overcame South Africa by a close margin in the semi-final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.

Despite changed personnel, especially for Australia who are missing several of their first-choice players in the squad, their latest meeting in the subcontinent promises to be equally engaging.

WATCH: Australia hold their nerve in a tense semi-final against South Africa

South Africa overcame the Afghan threat with aplomb, unleashing a total performance that saw them secure a 107-run win. On the other hand, Australia fell back in their first innings against England, wherein Ben Duckett (165) unleashed his batting prowess and helped England to a record-high Champions Trophy total of 351/8.

However, what followed was a sensational comeback, as Josh Inglis & co. chased down the target with 15 balls to spare.

With both teams off to winning starts, they’ll look to strengthen their claims for a final-four spot with a win today.

Squads

Australia: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa. Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly.

South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Tony de Zorzi, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tabraiz Shamsi, Tristan Stubbs, Rassie van der Dussen, Corbin Bosch. Travelling reserve: Kwena Maphaka