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The 10th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 brings an intense showdown between Afghanistan and Australia at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. After their stunning victory over England in the previous game, Afghanistan will be looking to continue their momentum and secure a place in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Australia, aiming for a direct spot in the semis, will be determined to clinch a win in this crucial encounter.
As per the current points table, Afghanistan stands at third place with two points from two matches, while Australia is slightly ahead at second place with three points from the same number of games.
Toss Update and Match Strategy
Afghanistan’s captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, won the toss and opted to bat first. This decision puts the onus on Australia’s bowlers to strike early and restrict the Afghan side to a manageable total. Both teams have retained their playing XI from their previous matches, sticking with their trusted lineups for this high-stakes clash.
Playing XIs for AFG vs AUS
Afghanistan:
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Sediqullah Atal
- Rahmat Shah
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)
- Azmatullah Umarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Gulbadin Naib
- Rashid Khan
- Noor Ahmed
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Australia:
- Matthew Short
- Travis Head
- Steve Smith (c)
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Josh Inglis
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Ben Dwarshuis
- Nathan Ellis
- Adam Zampa
- Spencer Johnson
With both teams eyeing a spot in the semi-finals, an action-packed contest awaits cricket fans. Will Afghanistan pull off another upset, or will Australia assert their dominance? Stay tuned for an exciting battle on the field!
