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Afghanistan and Australia will clash against each other in their last group-stage fixture of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This match is a do-or-die contest for both the teams since their hopes of reaching the semi-finals rests on the outcome of this epic clash.
While Australia did manage to win their first match of the tournament against England. The unfortunate end of their clash against South Africa with the match being abandoned without a ball being bowled has led them to rely on their final group stage match to reach the next stage of the competition.
On the other hand, Afghanistan after being dominated by the Proteas managed to outperform England and kept their hopes alive in the tournament. A win against Australia would guarantee them a place in the semifinals of the tournament, a historic achievement for the Afghan side.
Match Details: ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match 10
- Date and Time: February 28, 02:30 pm (IST)/ 09:00 am (GMT)/ 02:00 pm (Local)
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch is anticipated to be a dream for batters, providing consistent bounce and excellent carry, which will reward aggressive stroke play. Early on, fast bowlers may enjoy some assistance, with movement and seam off the surface, but as the game progresses and the pitch settles, their impact is likely to diminish. With time, the pitch will lose any early moisture, making it easier for set batters to accumulate runs. However, as the surface starts to dry out, spinners will likely come into their own, extracting significant turn and bounce, particularly in the latter stages. The slowing nature of the pitch towards the end could challenge batters, with variable spin and occasional grip testing their skills. Overall, a high-scoring contest is expected, with spinners potentially becoming more influential as the game wears on.
AFG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Ibrahim Zadran
- All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers: Ben Dwarshuis, Rashid Khan
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AFG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Marnus Labuschagne (c), Glenn Maxwell (vc)
- Choice 2: Azmatullah Omarzai (c) , Ibrahim Zadran (vc)
AFG vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah
AFG vs AUS Dream11 Team for today’s match (February 22, 09:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran
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.
