Champions Trophy 2025: The game no.8 is ready to roll as the promising Afghanistan taking on England in a crucial match in Lahore. Both sides are meeting each other in an ODI after 2023 ODI World Cup, where Afghanistan created history by defeating the then-defending champions England.
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Pitch Report
The pitch of Gaddafi Stadium is beneficial for batters. In recent times we’ve seen that in a game against Eng vs Aus, it was a run-fest battle.
Weather Condition
The sky is expected to be overcast in Lahore and there is a possibility of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 25 to 16 degrees Celsius.
When is the Afghanistan vs England match?
The Afghanistan vs England match in the 2025 Champions Trophy is scheduled for 2:30 PM IST on Wednesday, February 26.
Where will the Afghanistan vs England match take place?
The match will be held at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, located in Lahore.
How to watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in India?
In India, matches will be broadcasted live on Star Sports Network. For live streaming, viewers can tune into JioHotstar.
Here is a probable playing XI for both Afghanistan and England based on the given squad, taking into consideration recent form, roles, and conditions for the match:
Afghanistan Vs England: Probable Playing XIs
| Afghanistan | England |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Jos Buttler (c & wk) |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Ben Duckett |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) | Joe Root |
| Sediqullah Atal | Harry Brook |
| Rahmat Shah | Liam Livingstone |
| Ikram Alikhil | Rehan Ahmed |
| Gulbadin Naib | Adil Rashid |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Mark Wood |
| Mohammad Nabi | Jofra Archer |
| Rashid Khan | Gus Atkinson |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Saqib Mahmood |
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