Cricket

Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan vs Australia – Match Preview

After stunning England by eight runs, Afghanistan will lock horns against Australia in the 10th match of the ongoing Champions Trophy at the Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore on Friday. Afghanistan had given a run for their money to Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup but Glenn Maxwell played an epic knock of 201 runs to rescue his team out of the rut.

We look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.

Current form of Afghanistan: W L W W NR

Ibrahim Zadran scored a fantastic knock of 177 runs against England whereas Azmatullah Omarzai delivered with both bat and ball as he scored 41 (31) and also bagged a five-wicket haul. Afghanistan have shown that they can consistently trouble the big teams.

Current form of Australia: NR W L L L

Australia came up with a dominant performance against England in their opening match but their last game against South Africa was washed out due to rain. This will be a must-win contest for Steve Smith’s team in order to qualify for the semifinals.

Head to Head: Matches: 4, Won by Australia: 4, Won by Afghanistan: 0.

Players to watch out for: Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and Adam Zampa will hold the key for Australia.

Ibrahim Zadran, Rashid Khan, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Azmatullah Omarzai will hold the key for Afghanistan.

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.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

Chahal hat-tricks helps PBKS eliminate CSK from IPL playoffs race

On an evening headlined by Yuzvendra Chahal’s 19th-over hat-trick, Punjab Kings recorded a four-wicket victory… Read More

May 1, 2025

Rafael Nadal reveals whether he will take up coaching like Andy Murray did with Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he has no plans to take up a coaching role… Read More

April 30, 2025

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will need ‘something special’ to reach UCL final

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has said that his team will need ‘something special’ to… Read More

April 30, 2025

Lallianzuala Chhangte says every player needs to take responsibility to take Blue Tigers to new heights

India’s winger Lallianzuala Chhangte reckons every player must take the onus on their shoulders to… Read More

April 30, 2025

Albino Gomes eyes Kalinga Super Cup glory after NEUFC win

Jamshedpur FC goalkeeper Albino Gomes has set his sights on clinching the Kalinga Super Cup… Read More

April 30, 2025

Draymond Green hails ailing Jimmy Butler after Game 4 win against Houston Rockets

Golden State Warriors veteran defender Draymond Green showered praise on ailing Jimmy Butler after Game… Read More

April 30, 2025