ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Rain forces Australia to split points, again

Australia were forced to split points for the second time in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy as their game against Bangladesh at The Oval was abandoned due to persistent rain. (Twitter )

Updated on: Jun 6, 2017 2:38 AM IST

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Australia were forced to split points for the second time in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy as their game against Bangladesh at The Oval was abandoned due to persistent rain. (Twitter )

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Mashrafe Mortaza, Bangladesh captain, won the toss and opted to bat. (Twitter )

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Josh Hazlewood provided Australia a good start as he removed Soumya Sarkar cheaply. (AFP/Getty Images)

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Tamim Iqbal’s 95 was the highlight for Bangladesh as their other batsmen struggled to get going in the middle overs. (Getty Images)

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Mitchell Starc delivered a triple-wicket maiden over as Bangladesh were bundled out for 182 in 44.3 overs. (Getty Images)

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In reply, Australia openers David Warner and Aaron Finch added 45 runs before seamer Rubel Hossain got rid of the latter. (Getty Images)

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David Warner continued to pile on the runs and kept Australia on track in chase. (Getty Images)

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Having scored 83-1 from 16 overs, Australia only needed to play for four more overs to be eligible to win via DLS for rain-affected games. (Getty Images)

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Unfortunately for Australia, who were in the pole position, the rain became heavier and the match was abandoned. (Twitter )

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Steve Smith’s men will have to win their last group game against England - in order to seal a last four spot. On the other hand, Bangladesh must win their last match against New Zealand and hope the other results go their way. (Twitter )