South Africa captain Temba Bavuma was left "frustrated" after relentless rain in Rawalpindi washed away their Champions Trophy fixture against Australia on Tuesday. Australia and South Africa's clash was a prospect where fans expected to experience a gripping affair.

Relentless rain in Rawalpindi caused the Champions Trophy match between South Africa and Australia to be called off, frustrating fans and players. South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, expressed disappointment as both teams were eager for the encounter after Australia's narrow victory in their last ODIs encounter.

South Africa are sweating on the fitness of powerful middle-order batter Heinrich Klaasen for their Champions Trophy Group B fixture against Australia on Tuesday as captain Temba Bavuma vowed not to take their injury-hit opponents lightly.

Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy clash against Australia, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma said that the fitness of wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen is yet to be assessed and he is also taking part in the practice session.