7 instances when rain changed the fate of matches in ICC tournaments

#1 2017 Champions Trophy - When Australia got knocked-out without playing due to rain

Dejected Australians walk off after rain interrupted play

The ICC reinstated the Champions Trophy tournament and England was chosen as the hosts for the eight-nation tournament. Australia, at the back of their 2015 World Cup win went into the tournament as clear favorites.

However, the rain played spoilsport as every Australia match got affected by inclement weather. In their first league match, they faced off their Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand. Chasing a stiff target of 235 in 33 overs, Australia had a shocking start as they lost three wickets under 10 overs. Further rain abandoned the game.

In the next game, they bowled out Bangladesh for 182. Australia raced away to 83/1 in 16 overs but rain prevented further play and Australia's quest for another point. In the final game, they lost out to England in a shortened run-chase due to rain.

It was unfortunate to see Australia being knocked out due to rain-affected games which proved to be a damn squib all through the tournament.