LAHORE: Afghanistan received the toss and elected to bat first of their Champions Trophy 2025 sport in opposition to Australia on the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday.
The sport is vital for either side as a victory would pave the way in which for the successful facet to e-book a spot within the semi-final of the continuing Champions Trophy 2025.
Afghanistan Taking part in XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia Taking part in XI: Matthew Brief, Travis Head, Steven Smith(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(wc), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa and Spencer Johnson.
Australia bought off to a flying begin within the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 after they chased down the highest-ever rating at an ICC occasion in opposition to England.
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Their second fixture in opposition to South Africa was deserted as a consequence of rain and shared factors with South Africa.
Afghanistan misplaced their opening sport to South Africa, nevertheless, they made a outstanding comeback within the event by defeating England to knock them out of competition for a semi-final spot.