Rain forced the cancellation of the ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and South Africa in Rawalpindi after the field was not fully covered. Mohammad Kaif criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board for mismanagement of ICC funds.

Dubai International Cricket Stadium hosted Group A match. Pakistan encountered India in the 5th match on Sunday. India won the match by 6 wickets against their competitors. India recorded their second win since the competition began and are at the top with a net run rate of +0.

As Pakistan departed Dubai and New Zealand readied itself for a visit to the Emirates, the absurdity of what is clearly a compromised Champions Trophy came into full view.