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The highly anticipated Match 4of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will witness arch-rivals Australia and England locking horns at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This fixture carries immense significance as both teams seek to make a strong statement early in the tournament.
While England arrive in Pakistan following a dismal 3-0 ODI series defeat to India, Australia, led by Steve Smith, will have to navigate the tournament without their seasoned fast-bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, all of whom are unavailable due to injuries and personal reasons. Despite these setbacks, the stakes remain sky-high in this traditional rivalry, as both teams aim to establish early dominance in Group B and boost their semi-final aspirations.
Match Details: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 4
- Date and Time: February 22, 02:30 pm (IST)/ 09:00 am (GMT)/ 02:00 pm (Local)
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be a paradise for batters, offering consistent bounce and excellent carry, making stroke play more rewarding. Fast bowlers might find some assistance with movement and seam early on, but as the game progresses, their impact could diminish due to the surface settling. With the passage of time, the pitch is likely to lose any initial moisture, making run-scoring easier for set batters. However, as the track begins to dry out, spinners could come into play, extracting significant turn and bounce, especially in the latter stages. The slow nature of the wicket towards the end might test batters with variable spin and occasional grip. Overall, a high-scoring contest is expected, with spinners potentially playing a key role in the second half.
AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Jamie Smith
- Batters: Steve Smith, Travis Head, Ben Duckett
- All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Joe Root, Matt Short
- Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Adam Zampa, Mark Wood, Jofra Archer
AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Travis Head (c), Joe Root (vc)
- Choice 2: Ben Duckett (c), Glenn Maxwell (vc)
AUS vs ENG Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone
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AUS vs ENG Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 22, 09:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Australia: Steve Smith (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Spencer Johnson, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa. Travelling reserve: Cooper Connolly
England: Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood
