AUS vs AFG ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Match: Australia and Afghanistan are set to clash in a pivotal ICC Champions Trophy 2025 group-stage match on February 28 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Both teams are vying for a semi-final spot, with Australia aiming to capitalise on their batting strength despite missing key bowlers.
The Afghanistan vs. Australia ICC Champions Trophy league match is scheduled today, i.e., February 28, 2025. In the previous league match against England, Afghanistan chased a 317-run target and won by 8 runs with a score of 325-7.
However, on February 22, 2025, heavy rain washed out Australia’s league match against South Africa.
In the ODI format, Afghanistan and Australia have clashed for 4 matches, in which the men in yellow have bowled over the Blue Tigers. This will be the first time for both teams to play against each other in the ICC Champions Trophy format.
Australia vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head In ODI
Australia has emerged victorious all time in the format of ODI against Afghanistan. In the context of ODI, this will be the 5th time that both teams will clash against each other to enter the race of semi-finals.
- Total Matches Played: 4
- Matches Won By Australia: 4
- Matches Won By Afghanistan: 0
AUS vs AFG ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Match Time, Venue and Where to Watch Live Streaming
The Australia vs. Afghanistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled for February 28, 2025. This Group B match will be played in Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore and will be the 10th match out of the 15 matches.
You can refer to the link below to find out where you can watch live streaming:
AUS vs AFG ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Weather Forecast, Playing XI and Pitch Report
The weather forecast for the match between Australia and Afghanistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, indicates a significant chance of rain. There is a 40-70% chance of rain from 6 AM to 3 PM, which could lead to a delayed start or interruptions during the match. By evening, the rain probability remains around 50%, posing a risk of further disruptions.
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Australia vs Afghanistan ICC Champions Trophy Playing XI
Australia Playing XI Squad: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (w), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Tanveer Sangha
Afghanistan Playing XI Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Ikram Alikhil, Nangeyalia Kharote, Naveed Zadran
Predicted Playing XIs might see both teams fielding their strongest lineups, with key players like Glenn Maxwell for Australia and Rashid Khan for Afghanistan expected to play crucial roles.
Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium pitch has been described as a batting paradise, with previous matches witnessing totals exceeding 300 runs in all innings.
Australia successfully chased 352 against England, while Afghanistan edged out England by 8 runs after posting 325. If the rain stays away, a high-scoring thriller is anticipated.
Match Implications
A win for either team will secure a semifinal spot. If the match is washed out, Australia will qualify for the semifinals with 4 points, while Afghanistan’s fate will depend on the outcome of South Africa vs. England.
Australia vs Afghanistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Live Score and Updates
The AUS vs AFG ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match started at 2:30 p.m. (IST), where Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bat first. On this, Smith stated that if he had to choose one, he would have also opted to bowl first.
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan Live Score
- Afghanistan: 273/9 after 50 overs (as of the latest updates)
- Batsmen at the crease: Fazalhaq Farooqi 0* (1)
- Scorecard of Each Player: 1-5 (Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 0.5 overs), 22-28 (Ibrahim Zadran, 13.3 overs), 12-21 (Rahmat Shah, 18.2 overs), 85-95 (Sediqullah Atal, 31.2 overs), 20-49 (Hashmatullah Shahidi, 35.4 overs), 1-1 (Mohammad Nabi, 36.4 overs), 4-12 (Gulbadin Naib, 39.6 overs), 19-17 (Rashid Khan, 45.3 overs), 67-63 (Azmatullah Omarzai, 49.4 overs), 6-8 (Noor Ahmed, 49.6 overs)
- Fall of Wickets: 3/1 (R. Gurbaz, 0.5 ov) 70/2 (I. Zadran, 13.3 ov) 91/3 (R. Shah, 18.2 ov) 159/4 (S. Atal, 31.2 ov) 176/5 (H. Shahidi, 35.4 ov) 182/6 (M. Nabi, 36.5 ov) 199/7 (G. Naib, 39.6 ον) 235/8 (R. Khan, 45.3 ον) – 272/9 (Α. Omarzai, 49.4 ον) 273/10 (Ν. Ahmad, 49.6 ον)
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Australia Live Score
Now, Australia has to chase down 273 runs set by Afghanistan to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Lahore, with Afghanistan relying on their potent spin attack to defend the total, while Australia looks to their experienced batting lineup under Steve Smith’s leadership to chase down the target effectively.
- Australia: 109/1 after 12.5 overs (as of the latest updates)
- Batsmen at the crease: Travis Head 59* (40), Steve Smith 19* (22)
- Scorecard of Each Player: 20-15 (Matt Short, 4.3 overs)
- Fall of Wickets: 44/1 (M. Short, 4.3 ov)
The Group B match between Australia and Afghanistan was abandoned due to rain, resulting in Australia securing a spot in the semi-finals.
Afghanistan was virtually eliminated from the tournament, as their only chance of advancing depended on South Africa losing to England by 207 runs or more to surpass them on net run rate.
Earlier, Australia had made a strong start in their chase of 274, with a batsman reaching a fifty in just 34 balls. However, rain disrupted the game, turning it into a disappointing washout.