AFG vs AUS: Australia and Afghanistan will face off in the 10th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday, February 28, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
This match will be crucial for both teams’ chances in the tournament. Australia is currently in second place with 3 points, while Afghanistan is in third with 2 points. South Africa, the group leaders, also have 3 points.
A win for either team will secure a spot in the semifinals. However, if Afghanistan loses, they will be out of the tournament, and Australia and South Africa will make it to the semifinals. Even if Australia loses, they could still make it to the semifinals, depending on the result of the South Africa vs. England game.
AFG vs AUS: Head-to-Head Records
| Stats | Matches | AUS Won | AFG Won | Draw | Tied | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| At Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In the Last 5 Matches | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Ongoing Series | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
AFG vs AUS Weather Report:
The weather in Lahore is expected to be clear, with no rain forecasted. The temperature will stay in the 20s throughout the match.
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AFG vs AUS: Pitch Report And Stats
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium usually favors batsmen. Dew can become a big factor in the second innings, making it harder for bowlers to grip the ball, which gives an advantage to the batsmen. As a result, the team winning the toss may choose to chase.
Here are the stats of Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 71 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 34 (47.89%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 20 (28.17%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 15 (21.13%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 36 (50.70%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 33 (46.48%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 44 (61.97%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 25 (35.21%) |
| Matches Tied | 1 (1.41%) |
| Matches with No Result | 1 (1.41%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 375/3 (Pakistan) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 75 (Pakistan) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 356/5 (Australia) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 34.54 |
| Average Runs per Over | 5.38 |
| Average Score Batting First | 257 |
AFG vs AUS playing XI
Australia predicted XI: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
Afghanistan predicted XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG vs AUS Full 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. Reserves: Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami.
Australia: 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
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