Champions Trophy, AUS vs ENG: In the fourth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 today (Feb 22), England will face the current world champion Australia in their first match. This match between the two teams will start at 2.30 pm at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Both the teams will be desperate to start the tournament with a win.
However, England recently suffered a crushing defeat (0-3) in the three-match ODI series against India, while Australia is entering this tournament without key players. In such a situation, there is going to be a tough competition in this match. Before the match, let us know what could be the playing eleven of both the teams, head-to-head record and weather-pitch report.
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Whose side will have the upper hand?
A total of 160 matches have been played between Australia and England in ODI format, in which Australia has won 90 matches and England has won 65 matches. Whereas two matches were tied and 3 matches were inconclusive. According to the statistics, the Australian team will have an upper hand against England.
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Lahore Pitch Report
The pitch of Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is considered favorable for both batsmen and bowlers. It is known for swing and pace. In such a situation, teams would like to bowl first after winning the toss. Looking at the pitch, this can be a high-scoring match. The last ODI match played on this ground was between South Africa and New Zealand, in which both the teams scored more than 300 runs.
Weather Report
According to the weather report, the weather in Lahore will be clear during the Australia vs England match and there is no chance of rain. The temperature is expected to be 23 degrees Celsius in the first half of the game and between 15-20 degrees Celsius after sunset. In such a situation, cricket fans will enjoy the entire match.
England’s Probable Playing 11
Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood.
Australia’s Probable Playing 11
Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott and Adam Zampa.
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