A do-or-die for Afghanistan who are on cloud nine after bettering England once again in an ICC Event. They know what Australia can do though. The two had an incredible encounter in 2023 with Maxwell pulling off a special innings. He almost did the same in the 2024 T20 World Cup as well but Afghanistan were the ones who got the better there to make the Semi-Finals. They will need to do something similar again if they are to make the Semi-Finals in their first ever Champions Trophy. They have the support and the energy but Australia are unique in their authority and ability.

AFG vs AUS Match Details

Date: February 28th, 2025

Time:  2:30 PM IST

Venue: Gadaffi Stadium, Lahore

Afghanistan vs Australia Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

Afghanistan vs Australia Pitch Report

Average Score Batting First in the last five games: 294

Average Score Batting Second in the last five games: 280

Wins Batting First in the last five games: 3

Wins Batting Second in the last five games: 2

Lahore did show some dew when Australia chased a huge total decently well against England. Batting second could therefore work better.

Afghanistan vs Australia Head to Head

Stats	Matches	Afghanistan Won	Australia Won	NR	Tie
Overall	4	0	4	0	0
At Karachi	0	0	0	0	0
Last Five ODIs	4	0	4	0	0

 

AFG vs AUS Predicted Playing XI

AFG Playing XI

Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmed, Fareed Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi

AUS Playing XI

Matt Short, Travis Head, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Jos Inglis, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshius, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa. Spencer Johnson 

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Afghanistan vs Australia Key Players

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell loves the Afghanistan attack. He was exceptional in the last two ICC events against Afghanistan, and will remember well what he did last time. Can he do it again?

Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan has been a touch inactive and the mystery seems to be lying low. His bowling was picked pretty easily by South Africa. He has a good record against England though and will have to make use of a Lahore Track which has helped spin. 

AFG vs AUS Match Tips

Australia remain favorites but will be wary of what Afghanistan can do.

Match Prediction: Australia Will Win the Match