India v Australia declared no result

The ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Australia was declared as a no result, after the match was abandoned due to rain. Australiahad won the toss and elected to bat first, and they were on 234-4 from 42.3 overs when the heavens opened.

This result means that Pakistan are now through to the Semi Finals, while India and Australia are both still in with a chance of reaching the last four. If Australia beat Pakistan in their final group game then they will be through to the Semi Finals.

India on the other hand must beat the West Indies by a considerable margin and hope that Pakistan can beat Australia. Australia have been playing some very good cricket in recent months, and just a week ago they defeated England 6-1 in the Natwest series.

Ricky Ponting's men are the Champions Trophy defending champions, they won the title back in 2006 when it was held in India, and on that occasion Australia managed to beat the West Indies in the final.

If Australia find their best form then they have every chance of upsetting the betting odds and defending their title.

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