Match Details:
- Match: Afghanistan vs Australia( AFG vs AUS ), 10th Match, ICC Champions Trophy, 2025
- Date and Time: February 28, 09:00 am GMT / 02:30 pm IST / 02:00 pm local time
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Live Stream: Nagorik TV, T Sports(BD), PTV Sports, Ten Sports(PAK)
AFG vs AUS Tips & Match Prediction:
Who will win the toss? – AustraliaWho will win the match? – AustraliaAfghanistan vs Australia Preview:
Afghanistan ( AFG ) is set to face Australia( AUS ) in their 10th match during the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. This match is scheduled to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday, February 28.
The last time Australia and Afghanistan faced off in the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023, Australia secured a thrilling 3-wicket victory. Afghanistan batted first and put up a competitive total of 291/5. However, Australia successfully chased down the target to clinch the win.
Australia:
Australia secured a thrilling 5-wicket victory over England in their previous match (4th match) of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. England, batting first, put up a strong total of 351/8, with Ben Duckett leading the charge with a brilliant 165 off 143 balls, while Joe Root contributed 68 off 78. Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone each picked up a wicket.
Chasing 352, Australia faced a tough challenge but got over the line in 47.3 overs with 5 wickets in hand. Josh Inglis played a match-winning knock, scoring an unbeaten 120 off 86 balls, while Alex Carey added a crucial 69 off 63. Ben Dwarshuis was Australia’s standout bowler, taking 3/66, while Adam Zampa chipped in with 2/64. Josh Inglis was named Player of the Match for his outstanding innings.
Afghanistan:
Afghanistan pulled off a thrilling victory against England in their last match (8th match) of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Batting first, Afghanistan put up an impressive total of 325/7. In response, England fell short, failing to chase the target.
Joe Root was England’s standout performer with a solid 120 off 111 balls, while Jos Buttler contributed 38 off 42. On the bowling side, Jofra Archer took 3 wickets for 64 runs, and Liam Livingstone picked up 2 for 28.
For Afghanistan, Ibrahim Zadran stole the show with a brilliant 177 off 146 balls, while Azmatullah Omarzai added a crucial 41 off 31. Omarzai also shined with the ball, taking 5 wickets for 58 runs, while Mohammad Nabi chipped in with 2 for 57. Zadran was named Man of the Match, and Afghanistan secured a hard-fought win by 8 runs.
AFG vs AUS Possible Playing XI:
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad.
Australia: Steven Smith (c), Matthew Short, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
AFG vs AUS Dream11 Fantasy Tips:
Captain: Ibrahim Zadran
Vice-Captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Rahmat Shah, Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Nabi, Matthew Short, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
AFG vs AUS Recent 5 Match Performance:
AFG vs AUS Head-To-Head Records:
| Stats | Match | AFG Won | AUS Won | NR | Tie |
| Overall | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Recent 5 Matches | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
AFG vs AUS Toss Prediction:
We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.
Venue Information:
- Stadium: Gaddafi Stadium
- City: Lahore
- Capacity: 27000
Afghanistan vs Australia Full Squad:
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Nangyal Kharoti, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Farid Malik, Naveed Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Bilal Sami.
Australia: 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.
