Australia vs England, Champions Trophy 2025

Match Details, Live Streaming, Squad, Playing XI, Weather & Pitch Report

The Australia vs England match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set for February 22 (Saturday) at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Cricket fans can look forward to an exciting contest between these two top teams.

Match Details

• Date: February 22, 2025 (Saturday)
• Time: 2:30 PM IST (Toss at 2:00 PM IST)
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• Live Telecast: Star Sports, Sports 18
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Record

Australia and England have faced off multiple times in the Champions Trophy. Australia, despite winning the tournament twice (2006 & 2009), has struggled in recent editions. Meanwhile, England, yet to win a Champions Trophy, will be eager to change history.

Team Squads

Australia Squad:

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.

England Squad:

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.

Predicted Playing XI

Australia:

Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa.

England:

Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Pitch Report of Australia vs England – Gaddafi Stadium

The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is known for being friendly to batters. In recent matches, scores of 300+ have been common, meaning bowlers will need smart strategies to succeed.

Weather Forecast

The weather is expected to be clear with no rain interruptions. The temperature will be around 20-22°C at the start and may drop to 15-20°C in the evening.

Australia’s Performance in Recent Champions Trophy Editions

• 2013: Eliminated in the group stage without a win.
• 2017: Struggled again, with rain affecting two matches.

Australia will be keen to turn things around in 2025 and put an end to their winless streak.

England’s Champions Trophy Journey

England has yet to win a Champions Trophy despite their strong cricketing history. Led by Jos Buttler, they will be aiming for their first title.

Final Thoughts on Australia vs England

Both teams are eager for a strong start. England will rely on their in-form players, while Australia is determined to make a fresh impact. Expect an exciting, high-scoring match at Lahore!

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