The 2025 Champions Trophy match between Australia and Afghanistan was washed out in the second innings due to heavy rain. Afghanistan had earlier posted 273/10. With this, Australia secured a semifinal spot while also setting a record for conceding the third-most extras (37) in a CT innings, according to Cricbuzz. Here are the teams that have conceded the most extras in a CT inning. In the 2004 Champions Trophy, India conceded the most extras in a CT innings, giving away 42 runs. All Indian bowlers contributed to the extras, including 11 wides, 10 byes, 9 leg byes, and 4 no-balls. However, these extras didn't hurt India, as Kenya were restricted to 192/7 chasing 291. Earlier, Sourav Ganguly smashed a 90-run knock. Harbhajan Singh starred with a three-fer. In the 2002 CT, the Netherlands set a then-record for most extras conceded in an innings, giving away 38 runs (18 wides, 9 leg byes, 6 byes, 5 no-balls). Victor Grandia was the biggest contributor (4 wides, 3 no-balls). Sri Lanka capitalized, posting 292/6 before bowling out the Netherlands for 86. Marvan Atapattu shone with a century (101), while Muthiah Muralidaran bagged a four-fer.. As mentioned, in the rain-marred AUS vs AFG clash, Australia conceded 37 extras while bowling first. Spencer Johnson was the biggest contributor, giving away six wides. The tally included 17 wides, 15 leg-byes, and five byes. Meanwhile, Afghanistan posted 273/10, while Australia started strong, smashing 90 runs in the first powerplay. However, continuous rain interrupted play, leading to a no-result. In the 2006 Champions Trophy, Sri Lanka conceded 36 extras while defending 303 against Bangladesh. Dilhara Fernando gave away the most (four wides, four no-balls). The total included 21 wides, eight no-balls, four byes, and three leg-byes. Despite this, Bangladesh fell short, managing only 265/9 in 50 overs, as Sri Lanka secured a 37-run victory. Earlier, Upul Tharanga starred with a ton for SL In the 2009 Champions Trophy (Johannesburg), West Indies conceded 23 extras while bowling first, including seven leg byes, seven no-balls, and nine wides, per ESPNcricinfo. Kemar Roach was the most expensive, giving away four wides and four no-balls. Australia posted 275/8 in 50 overs and later bowled out WI for 225, securing a 50-run victory. Ricky Ponting (79) and Mitchell Johnson (73*) smashed half-centuries.
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