Australia's Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's abandoned Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore.

Australia suffered a setback ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals as opener Matthew Short sustained a calf injury. Skipper Steve Smith admitted Short is unlikely to recover in time.

Australian opener Matthew Short will likely miss the Champions Trophy semifinal against either India or New Zealand

Australia sailed into the Champions Trophy semi-finals after their final Group B match against Afghanistan was abandoned at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.

The match between Afghanistan and Australia during the CT 2025 has been called off due to wet outfield in Lahore and Australia becoming the third team to qualify for the CT 2025 semis.

Australia booked their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals after their Group B match against Afghanistan was called off due to wet outfield in Lahore.

With Afghanistan vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 match abandoned, Steve Smith-led Australia secured a crucial point, taking their tally to four and booking their place in CT 2025 semi-finals. Meanwhile, Afghanistan's qualification hopes now depend on a miracle - they need England to register a massive win over South Africa to stay in contention.

Australia's Matt Short looks set to miss the Champions Trophy semi-finals after suffering a thigh injury during Friday's abandoned Group B match against Afghanistan in Lahore. Skipper Steve Smith said the opener,

The match between Afghanistan and Australia during the CT 2025 has been called off due to wet outfield in Lahore and Australia becoming the third team to qualify for the CT 2025 semis.

Australia are likely to have to alter their top order for the Champions Trophy semi-final after Matthew Short picked up a quad injury against Afghanistan which is expected to rule him out. Short suffered the injury late in Afghanistan's innings and though he did open the batting alongside Travis Head,

Ahead of the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia suffered a major setback as opener Matthew Short got injured on Friday, as per the ICC. Short injured his calf while fielding and appeared hampered when making a quickfire 20 at the top of Australia's batting order before rain saw the match with Afghanistan in Lahore abandoned.